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TITLE OF PUBLICATION: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN AUTOMATIC FISH FEEDER MACHINE
JOURNAL: International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology
VOLUME: 9 ISSUE: 10
AUTHOR: Professor Osueke C. O.
What is it about?
The research focuses on the design and fabrication of an automatic fish feeder machine. It illustrates the automation of the fish feeding process and timing, in aquaculture production using Arduino Uno microcontroller. The machine is programmed to deliver the appropriate ration at the various growth stage of the school thus making the entire process timely and efficient.
Why is it important?
The research is important because of the following:
- It removes the drudgery associated with the process.
- It improves the efficiency of the process
- In the long, the research helps to increase productivity through cost reduction and optimal delivery
- It also raises the time efficiency of the farmer enhancing the farmer’s potentials as his skills and time can be deployed to other areas.
Perspectives- How have you benefited from the research?
The leap from this research is towards harnessing the nutrient rich water that comes from the fish pond. It involves automating its disposal and channeling it to plant production through a technique called aquaponics.
Abstract?
Fish cultivation has become a worthwhile business activity, as it promotes food security and poverty eradication in developing countries; however, the feeding processes are done manually in Nigeria. Therefore, to solve the problem associated with manual feeding in aquaculture, an automated fish feeder was designed, fabricated and tested that automatically feed the fish at a predetermined time. This eliminates the drudgery associated with manual feeding. The machine was electrically powered and had the capacity to dispense 420g of feed pellets at 90sec. The maximum shaft speed was 250rpm.
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Article URL: http://www.iaeme.com/ijmet/issues.asp?JType=IJMET&VType=9&IType=10
Article LMU Repository Link: http://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/1796/
Lead Author Researchgate Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Prof_Osueke
Lead Author Scopus Link: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56269922700&eid=2-s2.0-85058167961
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITY DELEGATES SECURE TOP AWARDS AT RUIMUN CONFERENCE
At the Tuesday 9th April 2024 Chapel Service of Landmark University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Ajanaku congratulated the Landmark University student delegates who distinguished themselves by their Top-Award milestones at the Redeemer’s University Model United Nations (RUIMUN) Conference held from March 25th to 29th, 2024. He described their performances as a remarkable display of leadership skills, representative of their institution’s commitment to academic excellence and global citizenship. While encouraging other students to emulate them, he gave the outstanding students warm handshakes which were followed by a declaration of blessings upon them.
The conference, with the theme "Peace Prosperity and Sustainability: A Call to Action," attracted delegates from various tertiary institutions in Nigeria to deliberate on pressing global issues ranging from social and human rights issues to economic and financial challenges. Guided by the theme, delegates delved into the complexities of global affairs, proposing innovative solutions towards addressing the issues facing their respective nations. The Landmark University students’ exceptional performance earned them the title of “The Outstanding Delegation” among all participating institutions. King Ayodeji Oluwatobi distinguished himself as the “Best Delegate” from the United Nations Security Council Committee and was awarded the “Overall Best Delegate of the RUIMUN Conference,” an award which secured him full sponsorship to attend the Ghana Model United Nations Conference later in the year.
The Conference afforded delegates the opportunity to embark on an excursion to explore the cultural heritage of the indigenous people of Osun State at the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Oshogbo, enriching their understanding of history and cultural practices.
The moment of celebration of these students who made the University proud was memorable and inspiring for the Landmark University Community.
