The experimental performance evaluation of
geothermal egg incubator was conductedwith the
aim of improving the capacity and efficiency. The studydetermines the
accuracy of the measuring instruments in an incubator, test control parameters (temperature and relative
humidity) and evaluates the overall performance of the incubator by examining
the number of hatched and unhatched eggs. The data analysis was done and
the results show that the measuring
instruments, tilting mechanism and ventilation fan performed well. The relative
humidity showed to be in proper range while the temperature found to have
fluctuations of more than 2˚C from set value and took
longer time to restore which led defecting eggs. The improvement will enhance
more productions and increase income to individual farmers and Government at
large.
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