Sample Proposal – Computerized Lighting Control System

Development of Computerized Lighting Control System for Western Asia College

Introduction

Modernization changed our lifestyle.  Technology empowers us to spend time and spaces in remarkable ways. Due to rapid technological changes new things produced a better way of doing things through the development of science and technology.

One of these changes is through the use of a computer controlled lighting system which is programmed to automatically turn on and turn off the light in unoccupied areas.  In this way, establishment will be able to save electricity and at the same time provide additional energy saving.

Statement of the Problem

Western Asia College had been using the traditional way of lighting off and on of lights in their classroom. Most of the time instructors and students are forgot to turn off the lights after class hour which result to too much electricity consumption.

lightning proposal

General Objective

– To develop a Computerized Lighting Control System for Bataan Heroes Memorial College

Specific Objective

-To design an automatic lighting control

Importance of the Study

This study aims not only to save electricity but also to provide additional energy saving by controlling the on and off periods more accurately.

Scope and Limitation

This computerized lighting control system is capable of turning on/off of lights of different room according to the scheduled time. However, despite of capabilities of this system, it limit the output to a number of eight, which can control eight ,220 volts,500mA devices, or by using a parallel connection to double or triple the number of output and also the software program is in static manner.

Expected Outcome

  • After the system being implemented, the school will reduces energy consumption since the lighting is automatically operated by a timer or PC software controlled system which is programmed to automatically turn on and turn off the light during and after classes.
  • Takes away the responsibility of the instructor and student to control the lighting.

Conclusion

The use of ULN2803 integrated circuit and relay combinations is the heart and brain of the system.  It’s already incorporates several components in a single package.  The software which was programmed in VB 6.0 is the application program that drives and controls the entire system.  It is also concluded that the system has a low percentage error in terms of time interval.

Recommendation

The researchers want to recommend to the future researcher on the hardware and software part of the study for further enhancement of the features and specification of the device such as:

  • The higher version of the application capable in using multiple monitoring and controlling system operations.
  • Enhance the number of output signals with the use of better Integrated circuits.
  • An internet based program that can access the system wherever you are

– An Excerpt from proposal of Computerized Lighting System

 

Sugar Mill Feasibility Study

Name of the Enterprise

This proposed sugar mill shall be called as Sweet Sugar Incorporated, obviously sugar is sweet and sweet is sugar. That’s why it shall be called as Sweet Sugar Incorporated.

Sweet Sugar Incorporated shall have its own plant located in Sitio Maguindong, Luakan, Dinalupihan, Bataan.

The site was chosen because its strategic location, where the supplies of public and private services are adequate and labor supply and raw materials are readily available.

Sources of Raw Materials

The plant shall have its own sugarcane plantation near the mill and the plantation shall be adequate in land area that will produce the needed raw material for sugar.

Availability of Transportation

The plant site is strategically located in Sitio Maguindong, Luakan, Dinalupihan, Bataan where transportation is not a problem. The plant is readily accessible to the workers. The finished sugar can be readily delivered to the market.

Project Long Range Objective

The Sweet Sugar Incorporated shall stick to its obligation and responsibility to its consumers of providing and producing the highest quality of sugar. No toxic materials shall be used or if there is, it should be properly disposed. It also respond to the needs of the barangay where it is located in order to help its progress.

The Sweet Sugar Incorporated shall be the number one product and supplier of high-grade sugar throughout Luzon and its neighboring provinces, and if expansion is needed, it shall be done without overlooking its primary objectives.

Mode of Financing

Financing shall come from the shares of the stockholders/owners of the Sweet Sugar Incorporated. If ever the shares can’t cover up the expenses of constructing the plant before its operation, the Sweet Sugar Incorporated shall apply for loans which will give the maximum output for the plant.

When business is already in operation, its liabilities and loans shall be paid from the sugar revenue

Market Study

As Bataan is situated geographically near the center of the Philippines, the finished product can be easily transported to the neighboring provinces in the country. Manila, the leading distribution center in the Philippines will be recipient of greater bulk of the product.

Analysis of Market Demand and Supply

Sugar is one of the primary commodities of the people, thus it is very important to have big supply that will cover up the big demand for sugar. The establishment of this sugar mill will greatly help our fellow Filipinos and most of all, our economy. This sugar mill will increase the sugar supply in the market, thus lessening our importation of sugar which is more expensive in cost.

Market and Marketing Strategy

Vigorous effort should be expanded to secure a market before a commitment is made to build a sugar mill if it would be most desirable to have the financial participation of one or more major users who can guarantee the purchase of substantial portion for the procedure production. During the past years, several overtures were made in this direction which revealed the opportunities existing.

Scale and Volume

The receiving of raw materials supply condition market potential and engineering should be considered. It would have production line which represent 769,434 tons per unit day. The output of the plant will depend on the production conditions.

Sugar Marketing Operation

The structure of general framework of market situation is already been said of the manner in which selling, shipping, financing and all other commercial aspect of marketing are out inside the general framework. These function rarely been described except by and for the specialist concerned with them. They are the essential link, however, providing the customers with that they want and the sugar industry with their income.

The successful selling of the product ultimately determine the prosperity of every one in industry if it is not sold successfully all the efforts of the farmers, millers and readiness with their employees and the most of business which supply and service them will suffer. The final customers are their most important millions of housewives buying sweets or soft drinks not only 4 lbs. of sugar and tin of golden syrup but also the tin of jam.

Market Distribution

Pricing

Pricing should follow the established market prices and practices which in turn are determined by the forces of demand and supply, however because of uncertainty of sugar during the start up period, some prices concessions should be made in order to break into market. A suggestion that is to 20% reduction from established market prices be affected on the first year output.

Consumer Surveys

Everyone is using sugar everyday, but assumed of sugar feeds are centrally as possible within the area of cane fields, as this will facilitate the transportation of cane with less rolling stock and other fixed charges for their department. Moreover, easy cane supply, so necessary for a economical grinding, will secure to the factory.

The direction of the prevailing wind and its accessibility to the factory and dwelling should be ascertained to avoid dust, ashes, smoke and odor of refuse going in wrong direction.

Healthy surroundings are paramount importance to the employees. Standing and deterioration water must not be allowed near the factory.

Technical Study

Services Offered:

The proposed plant site at Sitio Maguindong, Luakan, Dinalupihan, Bataan offers a plentiful supplies of water and power. The site offers adequate supply of water for growing sugarcane, and power for the production of sugar. It also offers adequate supply of laborers, which is considered more important than all the other factors, especially when skilled and unskilled laborers are required.

Labor

Skills required

The company will hire Filipino larorers in sugar cane manufacturing. Laborers near the company site and more preferable to the employees to insure promptness and can do overtime work when needed Another important reason is that people from nearest place can easily transport with their convenience since the company is small, the working force will be required from town itself or its vicinity. The company on the other hand will give assurance to the workers like a good working condition, facilities for a conductive maintenance of their health incentives and many other benefits required by the labor code, plus benefits given by the company itself.

The Project Site

Sitio Maguindong, Luakan, Dinalupihan, Bataan was chosen the best region of all sugar plantation in the Philippines due to its abundant supply of labor will not be difficult to achieve as most barrio folk are quite hardworking and industrious. Another reason is because of availability of raw materials and have favorable conditions. The plant would be erected near the national highway which will enable the transportation of finished product to the opposite provinces of course, sugar central will increase their yearly supply of sugar production thus helping the sugar industry.

The determination where sugar cane factory is to be located is purely an agricultural one. So far, it is referred t the tract of land which has to be adequate for growing sugar cane fr a period of years and the location where climate condition and rainfall are much that successful crops to be expected.

As Bataan is situated geographically near the center of the Philippines, the finished product can be easily transported to the neighboring provinces.

Waste Disposal

The various waste materials produced by industries maybe classified generally as solids, gaseous or liquid. Solid waste are directly related to a loud pollution gas liquid to air and water pollution, although all of them have combined and interrelated effects on pollution.

Methods of Waste Disposal

1. Eliminate of source. The first approach to a waste disposal problem requires a careful attention of the source of pollutants.
2. Recovery of waste products. Before deciding how to discard waste materials, the engineer should always think for recycle, reuse or for sale.
3. Regulate how to fit dilution
4. Divert waste to other points
5. Waste treatment. – A very expensive process the recent encountered by the major cities of the world due to smog problem and the question as due to how to dispose gaseous waste, electrostatic precipitators, aggrometrators, washers and many other kind of equipment have been used to remove atmospheric contaminants.

Disposal of solid waste materials on land is always a complicated problem, incineration and burying are possible solution and the best is by recycling.

A judicious plant design eliminates a potential hazardous operations should be separated from various plant facilities and sufficient protection is made, possible sources of fire by eliminating all the unnecessary ignition sources such as flame, spark or heated material, welding, smoking, static electricity and the spontaneous combustion of waste materials.

Chemicals can cause dangerous burns and accidents are bound to occur rotating sections of equipments should be amply protected to prevent accidents.

Management Study

For Pre-operating Period:

During the pre-operating period, the stockholders are responsible to deal with some government and private agencies to secure the necessary document and deal in financing institution for financial needs of the project. These persons are the one to negotiate for the constructor. The supplier of the materials and by the hired construction firm and the supervision will be integrated with the said contract. Consultant shall be hired also to ensure the safety of the plant and to supervise the installation of the equipment.

For Operating Period:

During the operating period, the stockholders handled the key position in the company. The business is organized and incorporate with their respective holdings:

Board of Directors

– Chairman of the Board
– Member
– Member
– Member
– Maintenance and Material Director
– Company Accountant
– Sales Director
– Production Director

The company sees to it that hired accountant and supervision directors are all licensed by the professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in their respective professions. All these persons should have at least an experience in their respective jobs.

The company accountant is responsible for the books and the preparation of the company book of accounts. He also prepares the payroll and he examines the financial status of the company.

The sales director will assists the selling and finding markets for the products.

The production director is responsible for the production in order to insure for good productivity and minimize production or manufacturing costs.

The maintenance and materials director is responsible for the safety programs and maintenance of the plant. He should set the guidelines and train workers about safety and accidents and be able to continue the flow of the product even machine breakdown occurs, which are hindrance to the company’s re-productivity programs.

Financial Study

Major Assumption

An industry like sugar mill requires a big capital. The stockholders shall provide the needed capital for the establishment of the whole business. Funds shall be given for the purchases of the necessary equipments and necessary materials for the construction of the building and for the purchase of land.

In case that there is no sufficient fund, the company shall apply for loan in the bank which gives the lowest interest. During operation, the company shall pay its obligation out its revenues.

Equipment cost less than P40,000,000.00. Building construction (payment for the labors included) costs more than P20,000,000.00. Land (for the plant site and sugar cane plantation costs P20,000,000.00. The stockholders shall produce a budget of not less than P80,000,000.00.

Socio-economic Study

Taxes and Restricting Law

Bataan offers the lowest tax rate for industries like sugar production, and the best of Bataan is, they offer, provide government subsidy and help to the industries located in its territory.

Provincial and town legislation are also important. The sweet sugar laws are more stringent in Bataan.

Sweet Sugar Incorporated will help boost the economic status of Dinalupihan, Bataan because it will provide a great number of jobs for the unemployed folks in the area, thus, giving them more opportunities in life.

Sweet Sugar Incorporated shall pay all its tax obligations on time.

This is a partial study of Engr. Eric Lanosa.

Research Methodology, Problem Conceptualization and Theoretical Framework

Research Methodology

  • A set of strategies in the execution of the various tasks related to a research;
  • Includes the proper conceptualization of the research problem, organization of theoretical or conceptual framework, the construction of a research design, and documentation.

Problem Conceptualization
•    Scenario building
– The broad concern related to the research problem is completely but briefly discussed.
•    Problem analysis
– The problem(s) related to the study are identified and articulated clearly.
•    Project focusing
– The  objectives, scope and limitations of the research to be undertaken are clearly describe.

Organization of the Theoretical Framework

•    Includes facts from books and theories from journals and theses.
•    Shows the conceptual model of the study.
•    Includes the definition of terms.

Some Things to Consider in Establishing a Food Business

Due to economic crisis, it is hard to decide which business should be started.  In order to minimize the risk, a thorough study must be undertaken.

Food business is very rewarding since man can give up almost everything except food. Men have to eat in order to live. But of course, you will also to be considered the location, security, market, management, facility, and financial to certain that the business could be carried out profitably.  Examples of food business are restaurant, canteen, fast food, bars, coffee shop and many more.

Location

Location is one of the important things to consider when planning any business. Choose the best place to establish a food business. The location should be accessible to your prospective customer.  As much as possible, it should be located near colleges, municipal, church, hospital, public and private offices and residences.

Security

Safeness of your business should also be considered. The business is secure if it is located around several establishments.

Market

Know the population of your place in order to know if there are enough people who will patronize your food business. Also, observe your competitors to be able to assume the demands. Food offers must be affordable to the people who live on your community.

Facilities

Find out the facilities to be used in your business such as the tables, chairs, cooking utensils, etc.

Management

Identify the personnel to be hired.

Financial

Estimate the total capital requirements.  Forecast the monthly income and expenses of your food business in order to know the potential profits. Consider also the sources of financing.

Waste Management

Proper disposal of waste should be implemented. What will be the waste disposal method to be adopted.

What is Research?

Research is an organized way of solving a problem or establishing the answer to a query. It is the manner by which the individual articulates the meaning of facts and data.

Research as a Process

Research is a cyclic process.

  • Research begins with an unanswered question in the mind of the researcher.
  • Research sees the goal in a clear statement of the problem.
  • Research  subdivides the problem into appropriate sub-problems.
  • Research poses tentative solutions to the problem(s) through appropriate hypotheses.
  • Research looks for the fact directed by the hypotheses and guided by the problem.
  • Research interprets the meaning of the facts which leads to the resolution of the problem.

What to include in your Technical Feasibility

Product

  • Description of product
  • Economic uses of the product

Manufacturing Process

  • Detailed Flow Chart of the Manufacturing Process including the material and energy requirement at each step and normal duration of the process
  • Other processes and factors considered to determine the process to be adopted
  • Processes used in existing plants and in similar projects

Plant Size and Production Schedule

  • Daily and annual production capacity of the plant
  • Days per year the project operate
  • Factors used in determining plant size
  • Expected attainable annual production volume for the next five years considering start-up and technical factors.

Machinery

  • Machinery layout such as the number of specifications, rated capacities of major machineries, prices of equipment, and balancing of capacities of each major and auxiliary equipment and standby units
  • Spare parts and repair service available
  • Quotations from suppliers, machinery guarantees, delivery, terms of payments and other arrangements

Plant Location and Layout

  • Location map of the plant
  • Plant Layout

Suggested Outline for Feasibility Study

One of the important steps in business development is a feasibility study.  Feasibility study is used to determine the potential for success of a proposed business venture.

The sample outline below can be used to help you make your study. However, not all feasibility studies are alike because it depends to the type of business venture analyzed and the market. The success of a feasibility study is based on the careful identification and evaluation of all of the important aspects for business success.

Description of the Project. Identify the list of product(s) or services(s) to be marketed and the general business model such as how the business will make money. Include the technical processes, size, location and kind of inputs. Also know the economic and social impact on local communities as well as environmental impact on the surrounding area.

Market Feasibility. Determine the industry description, industry competitiveness, market potential, sale projection and the access to market outlets.

Technical Feasibility. Find out the facility needs, suitability of production technology, availability and suitability of site, raw materials and others such as labor availability and qualified management personnel.

Financial Feasibility. Include the estimation of total capital requirements, equity and credit needs, budget expected costs and returns of various alternatives

Management Feasibility. Identify the business structure and business founders.

Conclusion. Include information that will be used for decision making whether to proceed the proposed business ventures.

Rules in Preparing a Good Project Feasibility Study

A project study or feasibility study contains several chapters.  The proposed project must be financially, economically, technically and socially feasible.

A consultant or researcher must possess not only the technical expertise on the project involved, but also the right analytical, interpretative and writing skills to be able to produce the desired studies.  He must know all banking, institutional, and governmental rules and regulations on the particular projects he is to work on.

Rules in Preparing a Good Project Feasibility Study

  1. Know the nature of the proposed project well. If you are not familiar with the topic or project, you must obtain the technical expertise from qualified experts to help you in researching the basic required technology and other sensitive aspects of the project.
  2. Research well. Explore all resource related to your study.  Your project study must be included with statistics, data documents, and all information needed from all available resources.
  3. Must be a good analyst. You must know how to analyze, evaluate, interpret, use and discard unnecessary data.
  4. Data must be accurate. Your estimates and projections must be close to realities.  Avoid making guesses and statistical improbabilities.
  5. Organize study. You must know how to put in order your study.
  6. Write it well. You must know how to write it properly.

Sample Proposal Format

Cover Page
Transmittal Letter
Summary

Title of Proposal
1. Introduction
1.1. Statement of the Problem
1.2 Importance of the Study
1.3 Definitions of Terms Used

2. Related Study

3. Methodology

4. Presentation of Data
4.1 Geographical Site
4.2 The Advantages of a Proposed Project

5. Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendation

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