EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TITLE : PROTOTYPE PLASTIC MELTING

MACHINE

RESEARCHERS : Christian Z. De Chavez

Justine C. Diche

Derick K. Dimaano

Christopher P. Kalaque

TYPE OF STUDY : Project Development Study

NUMBER OF PAGES : 50

INSTITUTION : BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

JPLPC-Malvar

ADDRESS : Poblacion, Malvar Batangas

ADVISER : Apolinar B. Dimaala

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SUMMARY

This project development study entitled Prototype Plastic Melting Machine

was designed to recycle PET bottle as a brick that can be used in flooring. The

machine can melt plastic bottles with the use of heavy-duty burner and a motor

that is connected to a reduction gear so that the melted plastic won’t solidify inside

the machine. The machine can only be controlled manually. The project was

composed of a ½ hp AC motor, reduction gear, heavy-duty burner, temperature

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gauge, and electrical controls. This study was limited to shredded PET bottles

because any other type of plastic materials cannot be melted by the machine.

The main objective of this study was to design and construct a machine

capable of melting shredded PET bottles and reuse them as a brick. Specifically,

the study aimed to attain the following objectives: Design a Prototype Plastic

Melting Machine, Estimate the cost of supplies and materials needed in the

construction of the project, Construct and assemble a Prototype Melting Machine,

Test and evaluate the functionality of the finished project.

Based on the data analyzed and interpreted, the study found out that

Prototype Plastic Melting Machine was designed based on ideas and knowledge.

The study is constructed the project based on the design, supply and materials,

tools and equipment and man power. Prototype Plastic Melting Machine was

constructed, tested and evaluated.

Based on the findings of the study, the researchers concluded that the

constructed project is functional and safe to use. The total cost of the device is

twenty-six thousand four hundred seventy-seven pesos (Php 26,417.00). Thus, this

project is useful in terms of fire safety and efficiency.

In the light of the findings and conclusions of the study, the researchers

hereby recommend that the Prototype Plastic Melting Machine can be used for

recycling PET bottles. The future researchers would adopt the project to provide

modification and improvement.

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