Development and evaluation of low-cost automatic incubator that applied inverter technology

Abstract

An incubator is a device that is used to turn the fertile eggs hatching successfully at suitable environmental conditions by regulating the temperature and humidity of the enclosure. To meet the high demand of poultry production artificial egg hatching is needed. So temperature controls are an important factor for the incubation process. The source of power in an incubator is electrical energy. Energy is limited on earth. So proper use of energy is an important factor. By controlling the temperature and humidity efficiently we can reduce the electrical energy consumption. In this paper, we have discussed energy-saving techniques in hatching incubators which can save energy. The possibility of hatching egg is about 35-40° centigrade but the optimum temperature should be kept at 37.5° centigrade for 21 days and Below 35° centigrade and above 40.5° centigrade no embryo can be survived for hatching. Cooling eggs for short periods says 30 40 minutes out of 24 hours regularly with no harmful effect during incubation and probably profit. So to reduce energy consumption we introduced a power-saving mood that keeps the system shut off for 15-20 minutes within 24 hours during incubation. Using the inverter, we have simulated the backup system which has improved the temperature rise time and settling time compared to the conventional egg incubator. Calculation shows that this system is energy efficient.