DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALTERNATIVE OIL ADSORBENT PAD USING COCONUT HUSKS AND RICE HUSKS

The study aimed to design an alternative oil adsorbent pad using coconut husks and rice husks. The prototype involved research, data collection, planning, materials acquisition, design, testing, evaluation, and expert validation. The eco-bag, placed between the coconut husks and rice husks, acts as the main oil adsorbent. The layered combination of these components developed the pad design. The researchers followed a process of gathering materials, designing, finalizing, and assembling the prototype, resulting in an oil adsorbent pad that minimized oil substance spread. The study used a prototype demonstration with five faculty members from the College of Maritime Education at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation and five local auto mechanics in Brgy. Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City. The results showed high satisfaction among experts regarding the functionality of the adsorbent pad. The effectiveness of the pad received positive feedback, and the efficiency as well. Local respondents also expressed satisfaction with the functionality, effectiveness, and efficiency. The prototype successfully met the requirements, demonstrating the design of a sustainable, eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative oil adsorbent pad made from coconut and rice husks, ensuring high satisfaction and meeting the specified criteria. The study recommends further research to enhance the applicability of the alternative oil adsorbent pad in various processes, including the maritime industry.