ISSN-0118-8275
The Philippine Agricultural Mechanization Journal is published quarterly by the Agricultural Mechanization Development Program, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, University of the Philippines Los Banos
The Philippine Agricultural Mechanization Journal is a non-refereed journal which aims to serve as a national venue for the dissemination of information on recent research and development in the field of agricultural mechanization, agricultural engineering and related fields.
Issue 2011 Volume XVIII
1. The AMDP Corn Mechanization Program
Alexis C. Del Rosario and Jose D. De Ramos
2. Design and Development of a Vacuum Type Multicrop Planter with Focus on Corn Seeding
Jonathan C. Orozco
3. Improving the Operation of the Conventional Citronella Oil Extractor through Optimization Studies
Ronel S. Pangan, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos, Rossana Marie C. Amongo and Archard M. Arenal
4. Fuel Consumption of Engine Pumpsets
Arthur L. Fajardo, Romulo E. Eusebio, Darwin C. Aranguren, and Delfin C. Suministrado
5. Status of Performance of Power-Operated Mechanical Rice Threshers in the Philippines
Romulo E. Eusebio, Delfin C. Suministrado, and Darwin C. Aranguren
PamJ-Jul-dec 2011
6. A Pilot On-Farm Strategy Demonstration on Shallow Tubewell Drilling, Design, Installation, and Development in Cabuyao, Laguna, Philippines
Marck Ferdie V. Eusebio, Aurelio A. Delos Reyes Jr. ,Arthur L. Fajardo and Roger A. Luyun Jr.
7. Status and Performance of DA-Procured STW Drilling Rigs
Arthur L. Fajardo, Antonio Gabino P. Sobremisana, Manolo G. Villano and Wilfredo P. David
8. Field Assessment of Problems Associated With Pump and Primemover Selection, Operation and Maintenance and After-Sales Services Availability in Region IV, Philippines
Arthur L. Fajardo, Romulo E. Eusebio, Manolo G. Villano and Wilfredo P. David
9. Performance Evaluation of an Improved Bioflame Stove using Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Rachis as Solid Fuel
Sharmaine N. Pardua, Jessie C. Elauria, Edgardo V. Casas and Rossana Marie C. Amongo
10. Use of the Different Blends of Jatropha Curcas Biodiesel as Fuel for the Performance Evaluation of a Four-Wheel Tractor
Angeli Grace M. Castalone, Delfin C. Suministrado, Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Romulo E. Eusebio and Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos
Issue 2010 Volume XVII No. 1
1. Water Management and Mulching on Rice Production Under Aerobic Condition
Armando N. Espino, Jr. and Marvin M. Cinense
2. Pneumatic Fertilizer Distribution: An Exploratory Study
Omar F. Zubia, Fernando O. Paras Jr., Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos, Arsenio N. Resurreccion, Benhur C. Rafosala, and Joan Cecilia M. Catubig
3. Performance Evaluation of Single Cylinder Engines Using Different Blends of Jatropha Curas Biodiesel as Fuel
Fei Xyza B. Asuncion, Rossana C. Amongo, Romulo E. Eusebio, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Marvin C. Petingco and Delfin C. Suministrado
4. Design and Development of Non-Refrigerated Storage System for Selected Fruits and Vegetables
Lorena N. Miranda, Alvin P. Guadalupe, Kevin F. YaptenCo, Emmanuel Q. Amatorio, Gloria D. Masilungan and Ruben E. Manalabe
5. A Mechanical Mungbean Sheller for Small Scale Applications
Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos, Arsenio N. Resurreccion, Omar F. Zubia3, Fernando O. Paras, Jr, Arthur L. Fajardo and Rossana Marie C. Amongo
Issue 2010 Volume XVII No. 2
6. Standardizing the Methods of Determination of Atterberg Limits Of Philippine Soils
Delfin C. Suministrado, Rosanna Marie C. Amongo, Marvin C. Petingco and Omar P. Zubia
7. Evaluation of the Performance and Sustainability of a Drip Irrigation System in a Small-Scale Corn-Based Diversified Farm in Kay-Anlog, Calamba City
Manolo G. Villano and Arthur L. Fajardo
8. Some Experiences on the Planning and Implementation of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in a 4-Ha Corn-Based Farm in Kay-Anlog, Calamba City: Initial Results
Manolo G. Villano and Arthur L. Fajardo
6. Use of Standard Test And Evaluation Procedures for Monitoring the Performance of Farm Mechanization Technology in the Country
Alexis C. del Rosario
Issue 2009 Volume XVI No. 1
1.Microbial Production of Hydrogen Gas from Jatropha Curcas Seed Cake
Jhomar D. Getizoi, Jovita L. Movillon, Laura J. Pham, Pham Binh Chay and Butch G. Bataller
2. Similitude Requirements and Scaling Relationships as Applied to Model Testing of Windrotors
Delfin C. Suministrado
3. Design and Fabrication of a Hand-Held Soil Auger Planter for Plantation Crop Seedlings
Roger C. Montepio and Arsenio N. Resurreccion
4. Partial Soil Sterilization Using Dry Heat in an Enclosed Cylindrical Heating Chamber
Ronel S. Pangan
5. Comparison of Small Engine Performance Using Commercial Diesel Fuel and Coconut Oil
Delfin C. Suministrado, Romulo E. Eusebio and Darwin C. Aranguren
Issue 2009 Volume XVII No. 2
6. Testing and Evaluation of the Coconut Oil Expeller for Jatropha Curcas Seeds
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr
7. Size Classification of Tomato (Lycopersicum Esculentum) Using Machine Vision
Michael T. Dayacap, Pepito M. Bato, Omar F. Zubia, and Arsenio N. Resurreccion
8. Status and Trends of Performance of Commercial Engines in the Philippines
Romulo E. Eusebio, Delfin C. Suministrado and Darwin C. Aranguren
9. Design and Development of a Dilute-Phase Flow Pneumatic Dryer for Agricultural By-Products
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr
10. Agricultural Engineering Standards in Slaughtering Operation
Darwin C. Aranguren, Delfin C. Suministrado, and Romulo E. Eusebio
Issue 2008 Volume XVI No. 1
1. Design, Construction, Testing and Performance Evaluation of Manually Operated Four-Row Rice Hill Seeder for Wetland Paddy
Jonathan E. Lacayanga and Walter G. Valdez
2. AMTEC Performance Rating System: A Guiding Tool in the Appropriate Selection of Agricultural Machinery
Arsenio N. Resurreccion, Romulo E. Eusebio, Darwin C. Aranguren, Romeo P. Santiago, and Delfin C. Suministrado
3. Drying of Mango Slices Using a Cabinet Dryer Retrofitted with Ricehull-Fired Furnace
Robelyn E. Daquila, Romualdo C. Martinez, Baldwin G. Jallorina, Melanie Aileen T. Cantre, Edgar D. Flores and Ruben E. Manalabe
4. Thermo-Physical Properties of “Tubang Bakod” (Jatropha Curcas L.) Seeds
Roger Jay L. De Vela and Arnold R. Elepano
Issue 2008 Volume XVII No. 2
5. Degree of Soil Erosion in Bataan Upland Areas Covered with Pineapple using Different Planting Systems
Ricson L. Ines, Jonathan E. Lacayanga, Walter G. Valdez, Ernesto A. Viray Jr. and Guillermo S.Rillon Jr
6. Techno-Economic Viability, Environmental Impact and Development Approaches for Photovoltaic Pumping System in Cagayan Valley Region
O. F. Balderama, R.D. Velasco, S.V. Lazaro, and A.J. Castro
7. Response of Guest to Manning’s N at Steep Slope
Ritchie U. Nuevo and Allan L. Presbitero
Issue 2007 Volume XVI No. 2
1. Ginintuang Masaganang Ani Rice Program
Frisco M. Malabanan
2. NFA Grains Postharvest Facility Infrastructure Program: National Grains Highway
Jessup P. Navarro
3. Technical Performance of Selected Rice Hull Furnaces
Arnold R. Elepaño, Edgardo V. Casas, Paterno C. Borlagdan, Ruben E. Manalabe, Manuel Jose C. Regalado, Artemio B. Vasallo and Dionisio C. Coronel
4. Close-Loop Farm Biomass Recovery System For Agriculture and Small-Scale Industry
Rizal G. Corales, Bernardo D. Tadeo, Jocel C. Cordero, Dexter L. Orpilla, Hanshel Z. Layaoen, Rossana E. Espiritu, Manuel Jose C. Regalado, Aurora M. Corales, Larry A. Santos,
Julius T. Sajor, Maevelyn Kathryn D. Tupasi, Sandro D. Canete, Jeny V. Raviz, Truong H. Xuan, Ailon Oliver V. Capistrano, Leylani M. Juliano, Madonna C. Casimero
5. The Philippine Rice Postproduction Consortium
Arnold R. Elepano and Maria Victoria L. Larona