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Design Of A Portable Swine Processing Machine For The Breschini & Sons Farm, Lee Breschini
Design Of A Portable Swine Processing Machine For The Breschini & Sons Farm, Lee Breschini
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
This senior project discusses the design factors associated with the construction of a portable swine processing machine. The portable swine processing machine is composed of the following stations linked to the entire meat processing system: internal organ removal station, rinsing/cleaning station, skin threshing station, and the refrigeration station. This project goes into depth of the function of each station and how it contributes to the ending result, the consumption of the wild hog. The processing machine meets all sanitation requirements and can be operated safely and efficiently, satisfying the needs of the Breschini & Sons farm.
Lavers Ranch Vineyard Design, A.J. Borba
Lavers Ranch Vineyard Design, A.J. Borba
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
This senior project discusses the design of a vineyard irrigation system for Lavers Ranch in Glennville, Ca. The vineyard is 33 acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and water will be provided for the system by three springs located on the ranch. This senior project discusses vineyard layout: vine direction, vine spacing, and emitters per vine. Using Microsoft Excel, a program will be developed that will give irrigation requirements for the conditions given by Lavers Ranch. Along with the Excel program final maps will be included with detailed information of the field requirements.
Design, Construction, And Evaluation Of A Direct Drive Mud Motor, Jarrett Martin
Design, Construction, And Evaluation Of A Direct Drive Mud Motor, Jarrett Martin
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
This senior project discusses the design and construction of a direct drive mud motor. The motor will be mounted on the back of a flat bottom, aluminum boat. The design includes the engine, prop, and everything between. Upon completion of the project, the motor will be field tested to verify operation.
Design, Construction And Evaluation Of Side Mount Truck Tool Boxes And Fuel Transfer Tank, Trey Avila
Design, Construction And Evaluation Of Side Mount Truck Tool Boxes And Fuel Transfer Tank, Trey Avila
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
This senior project discusses the design, construction, evaluation and cost analysis of side mounted truck tool boxes and a fuel transfer tank. The need for the boxes arose when specific tools and extra fuel had to be carried at all times. The objective was to build a set of tool boxes and a fuel transfer tank to fit a Ford short bed and still have a four foot wide area in between the boxes. Results show objective being met, but cost analysis shows that it’s not feasible for low scale production.