Development of Centrifugal Dewatering Machine for High Moisture Layer Chicken Manure

Abstract

The chicken industry holds significant importance within the agricultural sector of the Philippines, primarily driven by the substantial demand for both eggs and meat. However, it produces a significant quantity of manure each year that is left untreated. Excess moisture in chicken manure results in increased transportation cost, accelerated pathogen proliferation and the production of unpleasant odors. The lack of technology for managing chicken manure in the country presents significant health hazards for both humans and the environment. This research investigates the potential for creating a centrifugal dewatering machine designed for processing high moisture layer manure, as well as determining the optimal water to chicken manure ratio for effective treatment of chicken manure. The analysis indicates that the optimal ratio of chicken manure to water is 1kg:3L, based on the three treatments evaluated (1kg:1L, 1kg:2L, and 1kg:3L). The results indicate an average moisture content (wet basis) of 70.06%, 73.06%, and 73.80% achieved through the oven drying method. In summary, the research demonstrates the viability of creating a centrifugal dewatering machine for processing chicken manure, allowing owners to utilize the resulting products as an additional source of income rather than disposing of them in the field.