Design of a 25 Metric Tons Capacity Automated Yam Tubers Storage Warehouse

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Edafiadhe, E. D.¹, Idama, O.², Esimike, H.³, Ighofiomoni, O. H.⁴, & Ekruyota, G. O.^5
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University of Science & Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
^{2, 4}Department of Computer Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
³Department of Electrical Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria
⁵Department of Computer Science, Delta State University of Science & Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria

Accepted: December 16th, 2022

Published: December 31st, 2022

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Edafiadhe, E. D., Idama, O., Esimike, H., Ighofiomoni, O. H., & Ekruyota, G. O. (2022). Design of a 25 Metric Tons Capacity Automated Yam Tubers Storage Warehouse. Journal of Computer Science Review and Engineering, 6(2) 11-22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11090551

Insufficient storage facilities pose a significant challenge in food production, standing as one of the primary contributors to food insecurity worldwide. The study was initiated with the goal of creating an automated warehouse capable of storing up to 25 tons of yam tubers. The storage structure incorporates an advance automation technology to streamline its operations and maximized efficiency. From the design calculations, the structure will contains 8,500 yam tubers with total heat of respiration of 6,621,500 kJ/kg, and total ventilation capacity of 15.625 tons. The design further depicted that the warehouse will necessitate six units of air conditioning machines, each with a capacity of 10 tons, to ensure sufficient cooling for the yam tubers. Additionally, the design incorporates DHT11 sensors, Arduino Uno, relay module, and control device (duct fans and air conditioning systems) to continuously monitor the temperature and relative humidity within the structure. This intelligent system, tailored to the unique climatic conditions of southern Nigeria, showcases a commendable effort in preserving yam tubers within the country.

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Keywords: Air-Conditioning Machines; Food Security; Yam Tubers Storage Warehouse; Refrigeration Capacity