ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE CONDITIONS FOR TRICYCLE RESEARCH IN TUGUEGARAO CITY, PHILIPPINES

Authors

  • Michael Orpilla Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
  • Harley B. Tolentino Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
  • Ian C. Pagulayan Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
  • Arthur G. Ibanez Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines
  • Florentina S. Dumlao Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/aej.v14.20477

Keywords:

tricycle, drive cycle, microtrip, Emission, Mileage Efficiency

Abstract

There are a lot of initiatives to reduce the effect of global warming. In the Philippines, in the sector of transportation, shifting to a modernized mode of transportation (EVs), development of mass transport, and the like are being pushed. However, the effectiveness of each solution cannot be quantified without established baseline information. The objective of this study is to provide baseline information on 2-stroke and 4-stroke tricycles in Tuguegarao City. Experimental test runs are conducted to determine the effect of the general terrain, weight, road gradient, and age on the mileage efficiency of the tricycles. For general mileage efficiency, ten 2-stroke and ten 4-stroke tricycles are deployed on the same routes. Results show that the average mileage efficiency of the 2-stroke is 23.4 km/L, while that of the 4-stroke tricycle is 31.77 km/L. On a flat road, an additional load of one (1) kg on the tricycles decreases the mileage efficiency by an average of 0.4131% and 0.4095% on the 2-stroke and 4-stroke tricycles, respectively. The 4-stroke tricycle is 30% more efficient when tested on inclined roads. There is no direct relationship between the age of the tricycles tested and their corresponding mileage efficiency. A representative drive cycle for each type of tricycle is developed using a microtrip-based cycle construction. A load cycle is also developed based on the representative drive cycles constructed. The results of this paper will be a good input for future transportation-related studies in the city.  This could also be the basis of Local government unit (LGU) and other lawmaking bodies in drafting policies related to transportation and environment.

Author Biographies

  • Harley B. Tolentino, Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines

    Engr. Harley Tolentino is a graduate of Cagayan State University (CSU), Carig Campus. He passed the Registered Electrical Engineer and Registered Master Electrician Licensure Examination in the year 2019. He initiated his career as a part-time instructor at his alma mater. He teaches Mathematics, Sciences, and Professional subjects to students at the College of Engineering. His research interest lies on the control and automation of electrical equipment and devices and had been the adviser of some student researches He was selected as the Science Research Specialist of a DOST-funded project entitled “Viability Study on the Conversion of Conventional Tricycle to e-Trike and Policy Study”. Currently, he is continuing his teaching career at the same institution.

  • Ian C. Pagulayan, Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines

    Ian Pagulayan is an Electrical Engineering is currently teaching at Cagayan State University-College of Engineering. He is also one of the project staffs of the electromobility research entitled: Viability Study of the Conversion of the conventional tricycle to e-Trike and Policy Study

  • Arthur G. Ibanez, Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines

    Arthur G. Ibanez is Campus Executive Officer of Cagayan State University- Carig Campus and a University Professor. Engr. Ibanez is the Program Leader of the Electromobility Research and Development Center. He is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and has a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Also, Engr. Ibanez has a Master of Arts in Mathematics and Master in Business Administration. He has a Doctorate degree of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Management. He is a Presidential Lingkod Bayan Regional Awadee in 2019 and Full-fledged Accredited Professor by Regional Accredited Committee and National Accredited Committee in 2019.

  • Florentina S. Dumlao , Cagayan State University- Electromobility Research and Development Center (CSU-EMRDC) Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Philippines

    Florentina S. Dumlao is the Technical Adviser of Cagayan State University. She was the President and University Professor of Nueva Vizcaya State University from 2012 to 2015. She was a researcher and an instructor of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University from 1978 to 2000. Then, she became the Vice President for Research and Development and Professor from 2000 to 2012.  She is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, and has a Master in Public Administration. Also, Dr. Dumlao has a Doctorate degree of Philosophy In Education Major in Extension Education. Dr. Dumlao is still an active member of Philippine Association of Research Managers, Crop Science Society of the Philippines, and National Research Council of the Philippines,Division VI. Now, she is part of the project under Electromobility Research and Development Center as Technical Advisor.

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Published

2024-02-29

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Vol. 14 No. 1: March 2024

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ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE CONDITIONS FOR TRICYCLE RESEARCH IN TUGUEGARAO CITY, PHILIPPINES . (2024). ASEAN Engineering Journal, 14(1), 189-196. https://doi.org/10.11113/aej.v14.20477