COCONUT MILK EXTRACTOR BAC H E L O R O F T E C H N O L O G Y A N D L I V E L I H O O D E D U C AT I O N M A J O R I N INDUSTRIAL ARTS INTRODUCTION The manual process requires the operator to both rotate and apply pressure to scrape out the flesh of the coconut (B.J.V. Mendes, 2020). Global demand for coconut milk is predicted to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2023 to 2033 (Future Market Insights, 2023). The Philippines is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of coconuts and coconut oils, a key ingredient in most cosmetic products, food, cleaning and medical component. As such, the coconut industry is one of the major sources of employment generation in the country (Coconut Statistics of Philippine Coconut Authority, 2020). In 2022, the production volume of coconut in the Philippines amounted around 14.93 million metric tons, reflecting an increase from the previous year (Statista Research Department, 2023). OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY The primary focus of the study will be on designing and fabricating a coconut milk extractor machine. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK PROCESS INPUT • • • CONCEPTS/IDEAS PRIOR ARTS MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT • • • • DESIGNING FABRICATING TESTING REVISING FEEDBACK OUTPUT • COCONUT MILK EXTRACTOR Functionality 1. Ease of operation 5 - POINT LIKERT SCALE 2. Provision for comfort and convenience of operation 3. User friendly Durability 1. Environmental resistance 2. Longevity and maintenance 5 – Excellent 4 – Very Satisfactory 3 – Satisfactory 2 – Fair 1 – Poor 3. Quality of workmanship Economy 1. Cost effectiveness 2. Time-saving efficiency Safety 1. Hazard identification and risk assessment. 2. Safety measures and controls. Range of Acceptability 1 – 1.8 1.9 – 2.6 2.7 – 3. 4 3.5 – 4.2 4.3 – 5 RESULTS QUESTION STATEMENTS TRIAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.8 4 4 The table shows the sum of all scores for each questions in every categories. 3.4 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.2 3.2 3.6 3.8 4 4 36 / 10 = 3.6 Adding all results to find the mean Range of Acceptability 1 – 1.8 1.9 – 2.6 2.7 – 3. 4 3.5 – 4.2 4.3 – 5 The range of 3.6 falls on ‘very satisfactory’ level. This conveys that the coconut extractor machine’s acceptability happens to be at its high level. DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATION Coconut milk extractor is a device for extracting the coconut milk from its core. This sets up for the alternative of traditional extraction method using hazardous processes. Performance of the prototype machine can be tested until the effectiveness and efficiency reach its full potential. Though the machine performs at its satisfactory rate, it is still open for revisions and improvements (e.g. motor power, portability). COCONUT MILK EXTRACTOR RESEARCHERS Villaflor, Joevan Pagnanawon, Daryl Linatan, John Mark Casela, Kriel Padayao, Ruel Dispues, Janice Mahipos, Nicolas