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Thesis MANUSCRIPT FORMAT
Compiled by:Emie A. Salamangkit Mirasol, CerE
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1. Print the manuscript on 8.5” x 11” white paper, substance 20 or heavier with the following margins (inches):
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2. The acceptable fonts and sizes are the following:
The chosen font should be used consistently throughout the manuscript.
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Diatomaceous earth is found to be
suitable for ceramic water filter production;
however, its scarcity for mass production is the
limiting factor. Therefore, it is appropriate to look
for alternative materials which have similar
properties to existing local materials and are
economical.
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4. The manuscript contains the following items:Preliminary pagea. Title pageb. Approval sheetc. Biographical sketchd. Acknowledgemente. Contentsf. List of tables, figures,
and appendicesg. Abstract
Main bodya. Introductionb. Review of Literaturec. Methodologyd. Results and
Discussione. Summary,
Conclusions and Recommendations
f. Literature Citedg. Appendices
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5. Write the title of the preliminary pages and chapters of the main body of the manuscript in capital letters and boldface.Preliminary pageAPPROVAL SHEETBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHACKNOWLEDGEMENTCONTENTSLIST OF TABLES, FIGURES
AND APPENDICES, ABSTRACT
Main bodyINTRODUCTIONREVIEW OF LITERATUREMETHODOLOGYRESULTS AND DISCUSSIONSUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONSLITERATURE CITEDAPPENDICES
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6. The font style, letter size and location of the various topics of the manuscript’s main body should have the following format: Title of the Chapter – all capitalized, boldface,
centered
First Level (main heading) – boldfaced, centered and first letter of every major word is capitalized.
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Porous Ceramics
Porous ceramics are generally inert and
can be produced with very consistent and uniform pore …
Raw Materials for Making Porous Ceramics
1. Clay. A very fine-grained material that consists of hydrated aluminium silicate, quartz, and organic fragment…..
2. Pore Forming Agent. Izhizaki et al. (1998) stated that to increase open porosity with ceramic powders, carbon black or petroleum…
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and the distance between subheading and the preceding and succeeding paragraphs is triple and double spaces, respectively.
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INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Ceramic materials have very important
place in modern technology (Fulrath, 1977).
Porous ceramics are generally inert and
can be produced with very consistent and uniform
pore structures...
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METHODOLOGY
Locale of the Study
The experimental study was conducted at
the Mariano Marcos State
University (MMSU)-Ceramic Engineering Laboratory
for the first semester, SY 2010-2011.
Research Design
The study was done through laboratory
experimentation by testing and evaluating…
Hypothesis of the Study
The utilization of local materials in the
experimental formulation study is expected to come up with a good
and workable formulations then it can generate a well presented
outcome in the physical characterization using the digital microscope
and determining the physical properties to be able to formulate
ceramic filter specimen.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
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METHODOLOGY
Locale of the Study
The experimental study was
conducted at the Mariano Marcos
State University (MMSU)-Ceramic
Engineering Laboratory for the first
semester, SY 2010-2011.
Raw Materials Preparation and Processing
The starting raw materials
were preliminary processed
according to the requirements in the
formulation study as follows:
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UTILIZATION OF RICE HULL ASH AND SOLSONA WHITE CLAY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC WATER
FILTER TEST SPECIMENS
EMIE A. SALAMANGKIT MIRASOL
THESIS
Department of Materials Science and EngineeringCollege of Engineering
MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITYBatac 2906 Ilocos Norte
March 2002
Title Page
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APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis manuscript entitled, UTILIZATION OF RICE HULL ASH AND SOLSONA WHITE CLAY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC WATER FILTER TEST SPECIMENS, prepared and submitted by Emie A. Salamangkit Mirasol for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering, is hereby endorsed.
BEN EZRA P. APOLLO RAYMOND VR VIRTUDAZO Member Member
SAMUEL S. FRANCOAdviser
______________Date Signed
Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering.
DIONESIO C. PONDOC VIRGILIO JULIUS P. MANZANO JR.
Department Chair Dean ______________
______________ Date Signed Date Signed
RECORDED BY:
THOMAS UBINAResearch Coordinator
Approval Sheet
SPECIFIC FormatBiographical
SketchBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
She is guided by the principles and believes in the saying……. I am.
Hanna Bee Shi
HANNA BEE SHI
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SPECIFIC FormatAcknowledgmen
tACKNOWLEDGMENT
To everybody whom I missed to mention…..
Thank you.
l.b.m.
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CONTENTS
PAGEINTRODUCTION
Background of the StudyStatement of the ProblemSignificance of the StudyScope and Limitations of the Study
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List of Tables, Figures and Appendix TablesLIST OF TABLES
TABLE PAGE1 Requirements of porous materials 18
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE1 Map of Ilocos Norte 29
LIST OF APPENDICES
PAGEAnnex A - Letters
1 Raw data on porosity of fired clay 58
SPECIFIC FormatAbstract
ABSTRACT
FELIPE, JULIAN N. 2009. Utilization of Rice-hull Ash and Solsona White Clay for the Manufacture of Ceramic Water Filters. Undergraduate Thesis. College of Engineering. Mariano Marcos State University. Batac 2906 Ilocos Norte. 28pp.
Adviser: Engr. Emie Salamangkit Mirasol
Various types of filter elements
ranging from organic materials, to metals and to
ceramics are used to make water potable.
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SPECIFIC FormatIntroduction
UTILIZATION OF RICE HULL ASH AND SOLSONA WHITE CLAY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF CERAMIC WATER
FILTER TEST SPECIMENS
Undergraduate thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering from the Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte. Prepared under the guidance of Engr. Samuel S. Franco.
EMIE A .SALAMANGKIT
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Water is one of the most essential elements in our everyday living. However, nowadays the quality of potable…
Statement of the Problem
Ceramic water filter is effective and efficient in purifying water. In fact, water-purifying station …
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SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion
Experimental Code
Water Absorptiona
(%)
Porositya (%)
Bulk Densitya (g/cm3)
FPR (ml/min)
E1
E2
E3
Table 1. Physical properties of the water filter specimens sintered at 1000 – 1200oC.
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Footnote
a Average of three specimen FPR – Fluid Permeation Rate
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SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion
Experimental Code
Water Absorptiona
(%)
Porositya (%)
Bulk Densitya (g/cm3)
FPR (ml/min)
E1
E2
E3
Table 1. Physical properties of the water filter specimens sintered at 1000 – 1200oC.
Box headingStub/side heading
Footnote
a Average of three specimen FPR – Fluid Permeation Rate
Tabular PresentationTitle
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-acronyms- significance level
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SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion Graphical Presentation – LINE GRAPH
Figure 1. The X-ray diffraction pattern of beneficiated white clay in Brgy. Pasaleng, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte and the probable minerals present..
- suited for presenting functional relationship bet. 2 quantitative (continuous) variables .
Y - response
X – treatment levels
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Figure 2. The graph showing the resulting percentage porosity of the five formulations as the percentage sawdust (pore forming agent) increased.
Results and Discussion Graphical Presentation – BAR GRAPH
- Appropriate when treatments are relatively few.
- used in presenting frequency distribution, striking differences between treatment….at different periods…
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Figure 3. The relative contribution of insect control, fertilizer, and weed control to improve rice yields in farmers’ fields.
Results and Discussion Graphical Presentation – PIE GRAPH
Insect Control65 %
Weed Control25 %
Fertilizer10 %- Use to present
differences in the relative magnitude of a few components of a whole unit.
Fig. 3. Photomicrographs of the ceramic water filter specimens at different formulation.
(a) Experimental Formulation 1 Sample (b) Experimental Formulation 2 Sample
(c) Experimental Formulation 3 Sample (d) Improvised Water Filter Sample
SPECIFIC FormatResults and Discussion Figures Presentation – Differences at different treatment
SPECIFIC FormatSummary, Conclusions and Recommendations
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of Findings
The study generally aimed at the physical characterization of the ceramic filter specimens made…
Conclusions
Based on the result of the evaluation, increasing the amount of saw dust improve the physical properties…
Recommendations
In conducting the characterization of the surface structure, the use of micrograph with higher magnification…
SPECIFIC FormatLiterature CitedFormat to be followed in presenting bibliographic citations from various sources:
1. BooksAUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of the book. Publisher, Place of Publication. No. of pages.Example:YOUNG A. 1989. Introduction to Drying of Ceramics.The American Ceramics Society,USA. 260pp.ISHIZAKI, K,.Y. KOMARNENI, and M. NANKO. 1998. Porous Materials: Process Technology and Application, Kluwer Academic Publishers, London. pp 350-368.
2. Periodicals/JournalsAUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of the article. Name/Title of the Journal/periodical, Volume No (Issue No), Date, Pagination. Example:SOBSEY, M.D. 2002. Managing Water in the Home: Accelerated Health Gains from Improved Water Supply: World Health Organization 10(3): 25-40
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3. ProceedingsAUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of article/chapter. In name of editor (ed)
Title of the Book. Proceedings of the title of conference, inclusive date and venue. Publisher and place of publication. Pagination.Example:FOSTER G.R., and W.H. WISCHMEIER. 1982. Transferability of U.S. technology for prediction and control of erosion in the tropics. In W. Kussou, S. El-Swaify and J. Mannering (eds) Soil Erosion and Conservation in the Tropics. Proceedings of a symposium sponsored by Divisions A-2, a-6, and S-7 of the American Society of Agronomy. ASA: Wisconsin. Pp 135-147.
4. Research report/projectPublished reports:AUTHOR(S). Year of publication. Title of research project/report including implementing agency. Title of the Publication. Publisher, Place of publication. Pagination.
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4. Research report/projectUnpublished reports:AUTHOR(S).Year. Title of Research report. Implementing Agency and Address.PROJECT ACRONYM. Year. Title of Research report. Implementing Agency and Address.
5. Theses/DissertationsAUTHOR(S). Year. Title of Thesis/Dissertation. Undergraduate Thesis/M.S. Thesis/Ph. D. Dissertation. University/College, Place. No. of pages.
6. Article from the internet.AUTHOR’S LAST NAME, INITIAL(S) (if known), Date of work (if known). Title of work. Protocol and address. Path, date of message or visit. Example:NORSKER, H. and J. DANISCH. Forming Techniques for the Self-Reliant Potter(GTZ
194p.). Internet/World Wibe Web http://www.fastonline.org, March 20, 1991.
If the author is not known, the format becomes:Title of Document or Homepage. Source. File Address, Date.http://www.fastonline.org, Internet. March 20, 1991.
SPECIFIC FormatAppendices
- Contain all relevant materials that could not be included in the text.
- Includes - Questionnaire- Additional Tables,- Cover Letters- And Other Instruments Used in the Conduct of
the Study.
APPENDICES
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Appendix 1. Additional Tables
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