Introduction
The incubator machine is used to incubate chicken eggs into chicks. Stable conditions are needed to increase the chances of hatching chicks. Incubating chicken eggs using an incubator requires a total incubation period of between 21 – 22 days. The temperature of the hatching room during the incubation period of chicken eggs (18 days) is set at 37°-38°C, while during the hatching period (around 19-21 days) the temperature can be slightly increased to 39°C or kept at 38°C. The humidity is relative, during the incubation period, humidity is maintained at 50% - 55% and in the hatching period or on days 19-21 the humidity increases slightly, which is around 60%-65%.
In some tropical countries, such as Indonesia, the weather can change at any time to be colder than usual, causing less than optimal heating which is usually set constant and also causing the hatching room to become more humid. This condition can reduce the chances of hatching chicks so further optimization needs to be done.
In some tropical countries, such as Indonesia, the weather can change at any time to be colder than usual, causing less than optimal heating which is usually set constant and also causing the hatching room to become more humid. This condition can reduce the chances of hatching chicks so further optimization needs to be done.
How Does the System Work?
Smart incubator machine which will monitor the temperature and humidity in the hatchery. This machine will adjust the temperature and humidity based on the data obtained from the sensor. This process will use machine learning to make decisions about increasing or decreasing temperature and temperature, so it is hoped that more optimal conditions will be created for eggs in the hatchery. There are three main variables that will be monitored with this system, temperature, humidity, and Heat Index.
Current Condition
Current Temperature
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Current Humidity
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Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Temperature Monitoring
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The best temperature for the egg hatching process is as follows: 1. During the incubation period (first 18 days) at 37°-38°C 2. During hatching (around 19-21 days) at 38°-39°C |
Continuous Humidity Monitoring
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The best humidity for the egg hatching process is as follows: 1. During the incubation period (first 18 days) at 50% - 55% 2. During hatching (around 19-21 days) at 60% - 65% |
Continuous Heat Index Monitoring
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The heat index (HI) is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity, in shaded areas, to posit a human-perceived equivalent temperature, as how hot it would feel if the humidity were some other value in the shade. |