SMART POULTRY FARM

Project Title

SMART POULTRY FARM

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

First of all, we chose this project to overcome the problems and increase the efficiency of existing poultry farms, after doing research and industrial visits we designed the smart poultry farm in Solid works and then we fabricated the project according to the size of the designed model, shortly project includes the Automatic Feeding(through auger system) and watering system, proper ventilation, and humidification by using AHU, removal of waste by a conveyor system, proper lightning system, the energy source is Solar energy and incubator for chicks projection in the proper environment.

Project Objectives

• Our aim is to get familiar with this modern technology, gain knowledge, and to present a model on small scale.
• To monitor and maintain a healthy environment for poultry birds(chicken) on the farm.
• To automate the poultry farm in the aspect of :

Feeding

Watering

Ventilation

Incubation and

Manure removal system.

• Achievement of sustainable development goals.

Project Implementation Method

Our method of implementation is to make a model of a poultry farm that contains all the components in small size ( as it is the only model) that will be required if someone wants to make a real poultry farm by using our model, they will just need to scale it up and they are ready to go.

Benefits of the Project

The benefits of the project are mentioned below:

• The main purpose and benefit is that it will increase the efficiency of the poultry farm and it will save the time of production.
• Fewer labor requirements as it is automatic.
• Decrease in the mortality rate of poultry birds because of clean water, proper feeding(auger) system, and healthy environment(by using AHU).
• Mass production will effectively increase.
• Usage of renewable (solar energy) will save electricity consumption.
• An automatic incubation system will provide the proper environment for the eggs for the birth of healthy chicks.
• Gain knowledge about the field of automation. Also, gain experience in the practical life of designing and fabrication.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The idea of smart poultry farm will replace traditional farm to intelligent farm that provides quicker and accurate information about poultry farming. Smart monitoring of different parameters like temperature, light, humidity, gas etc. using sensors that helps to make it smart.

The project we designed focuses on automatic feed distribution and environment monitoring in the poultry farm. But it can be enhanced further so the poultry farm be totally automated. It may include automatic cleaning technologies, regular visual monitoring of the farm and much more according to need.

Technical feasibility is concerned with the availability of technology required and technical expertise on the field. The hardware requirement for this project are Arduino Mega, Temperature sensor (DHT11), PC Fan (12 V), PTC thermistor (12 V), water pump(8-12V), dc motors and motor driver. which are easily available in the market. The project requires the knowledge of basic Arduino programming and hardware knowledge.

The tentative time period for the completion of the project is about two months and it is possible to complete the project within that period of time. 

Achieved Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) : 

The SDGs Goals that will be achieved in our project is shown below;

Good Health and well being (SDG-03)

Clean Water and sanitation (SDG-06)

Affordable and clean energy (SDG-07)

Climate Action ( SGD-13)

Dimensions : 

CAGE:

Dimensions: (height 3ft, width 2ft, length 4ft).

CAGE FEEDING SYSTEM:

It consists of the following

Motor

Pipe with groover system (length 4ft)

Two feeding pans (diameter 5inch).

Hooper.

WATER SYSTEM:

TWO Pipe in a cage;

Water Pipe length (4 ft)

One Water Pot.

2 Nipples connected to pipes.

CAGE STAND:

Cage Stand length (4.5 ft), Width (2ft), height 1.33 ft

CONVEYER BELT SYSTEM:

Consist of one belt for throwing chicken shit outside.

Belt 1 under cage (Length 6 ft, Width 2 ft)

OUTSIDE ROOM DIMENSION:

Length 5 ft, Width 3 ft, Height 4 ft 

AIR HANDLING UNIT (AHU): 

Duct System (Consist of four opening).

5  Fans (Dimension 5x5 inch),

Heater.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry AgricultureOther IndustriesCore Technology OthersOther Technologies OthersSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Climate ActionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	80000
Solar panel	Equipment	1	10500	10500
Battery	Equipment	1	5000	5000
Gear Dc Motor	Equipment	2	1200	2400
Material (steel, wood, acrylic sheet) for outer structure	Equipment	1	10500	10500
Automatic Incubator	Equipment	1	4000	4000
Duct system	Equipment	1	1750	1750
12 V Fans(exhaust)	Equipment	1	3000	3000
Structure for cage	Equipment	1	6000	6000
Distance sensor	Equipment	1	1650	1650
Conveyer Belt	Equipment	1	4200	4200
Conveyer shafts	Equipment	2	1640	3280
Waste removing blade	Equipment	1	400	400
Manure storage box	Equipment	1	1200	1200
Material for Conveyer frame	Equipment	1	3100	3100
Groover for auger feeding system	Equipment	1	5000	5000
Small water tank	Equipment	1	2000	2000
Water nipple	Equipment	2	220	440
Water Pipe	Equipment	1	210	210
Feeding pot	Equipment	2	300	600
DC Heater for AHU	Equipment	1	1500	1500
Humidifier	Equipment	1	500	500
Display Humidity sensor	Equipment	1	400	400
Arduino uno	Equipment	1	1070	1070
Thesis printing cost	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Material transport cost	Miscellaneous	1	3000	3000
Our own transport cost	Miscellaneous	1	5000	5000
Material for Hooper	Equipment	1	1300	1300