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The objective of this research is to utilize waste slag in industrial applications and help mitigate flooding, water accumulation, and ponding issues. Currently, slag from the steel smelting or refining process is commonly used as a component in construction materials, such as road surfaces. However, slag has properties that make it difficult for water to permeate, leading to poor drainage and increased flooding problems. This study focuses on improving the properties of pavement materials to enhance their strength and water permeability. This can be achieved through physical structural modifications or the addition of chemical agents such as HPMC, which increases void spaces to facilitate water absorption and drainage according to required standards. The utilization of waste slag not only helps reduce production costs and improve material performance but also minimizes environmental impacts and promotes the sustainable use of resources.
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This study was conducted to develop a prototype cooling cover for transporting raw milk, aiming to provide a solution for maintaining the quality of raw milk during transportation to milk collection centers. The cooling cover is made using Phase Change Material (PCM), produced from water mixed with a gelling agent, in an amount of 5.6 kg, attached around an aluminum milk tank (with a capacity of 25 L). The cover is then covered with a UV-reflective fabric in two types: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The temperature reduction performance of both types of covers was evaluated by measuring water temperatures at various points along the radial and vertical directions of the milk tank at six points, using type-T thermocouples, under three environmental conditions: a constant temperature of 25 °C, 35 °C, and outdoor ambient temperature (average temperature 35.5 °C) for a minimum duration of 180 min. The experimental results revealed that at 120 min., the water in the tank covered with PCM-PVC and PCM-HDPE covers had temperatures lower than the ambient temperature by 12.6 °C and 12.9 °C, respectively, under a constant ambient temperature of 25 °C, and under a constant ambient temperature of 35 °C lower by 16.7 °C and 16.4 °C, respectively, and outdoor conditions. Since the temperature reduction performance of PCM-PVC and PCM-HDPE covers showed no significant difference, the performance of microbial quality preservation of raw milk was assessed only with PCM-PVC cover in comparison to a non-covered case (control), by measuring coliform and Escherichia coli counts using compact dry plates. Results indicated that after 120 min., milk in the tank covered with PCM-PVC had an average coliform count of 1.6 × 10^4 CFU/ml and E. coli count of 2 × 10^3 CFU/ml, which was lower than the non-covered control with an average coliform count of 1.5 × 10^4 CFU/ml and E. coli count of 1.1 × 10^4 CFU/ml. This study concludes that the temperature reduction achieved by the cooling cover can help inhibit coliform growth to levels below raw milk quality standards, demonstrating the potential of the cooling cover in maintaining the quality and safety of raw milk during transport, ultimately contributing to an improved quality of life for Thai dairy farmers.
คณะครุศาสตร์อุตสาหกรรมและเทคโนโลยี
The Research aims to create Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on Kitchen Design for Residence for 20 undergraduate students at the Interior Environmental Design Division, School of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. This CAI is a self-learning program for Interior environmental design courses focused on kitchen design for residences. The program is designed to interact with students to create learner engagement and improve learning achievement by providing course content and end-of-chapter quizzes. The research hypothesis is CAI: Interior Environmental Design: Kitchen design for residence affects learners’ learning achievement and students' knowledge toward learning by this CAI. The Development testing (DT) with E1/E2 is the criterion for this instructional media to examine learning achievement. The research findings indicate that CAI is an effective instructional media, scoring 71.50/89.00, which meets the criteria of 80/80, demonstrating students’ learning achievement. Students achieved higher scores than before by using Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI).
คณะครุศาสตร์อุตสาหกรรมและเทคโนโลยี
This aimed to 1) develop an effective augmented reality (AR) media integrated with the metaverse to enhance English phonics and communication skills. 2) To evaluate English pronunciation skills using augmented reality media integrated with the metaverse, and 3) To assess English communication skills through interactions within the metaverse. The sample group comprised 120 Grade 4 students from two classrooms in the first semester of the 2024 academic year, selected through cluster random sampling and divided into experimental and control groups. The research instruments included AR media sets, media quality assessment forms, phonics tests, and English communication skills assessment forms, administered before and after the learning intervention. Data analysis employed mean (x ̅), standard deviation (S), t-tests for independent samples, and one-way analysis of variance (Multivariate Analysis of Variance: One-Way MANOVA) to compare mean score differences between the experimental and control groups. Results indicated that the overall quality of the AR media kit with the metaverse was rated at a very high level (x ̅= 4.80, S.D. = 0.12). Evaluating specific aspects showed that the content quality was at the highest level (x ̅= 4.92, S.D. = 0.07), while the media production technique also rated highly (x ̅ = 4.70, S.D. = 0.17). Furthermore, the English pronunciation and communication skills of the Grade 4 students using the AR media with the metaverse were significantly higher after the intervention compared to before, the overall quality of the AR media integrated with the metaverse was rated at the highest level (x ̅= 4.80, S.D. = 0.12). For individual aspects, content quality was rated at the highest level (x ̅= 4.92, S.D. = 0.07), and media production techniques were also rated at the highest level (x ̅ = 4.70, S.D. = 0.17). Comparing the mean scores of English pronunciation and communication skills between the two groups, it was found that the experimental group using AR media integrated with the metaverse demonstrated significantly higher English pronunciation skills than the control group (F(1, 89) = 3261.422, p = 0.001, Partial η² = 0.98). Additionally, the experimental group exhibited significantly higher English communication skills than the control group (F(1, 89) = 4239.365, p = 0.001, Partial η² = 0.98). These results aligned with the research hypothesis that "Grade 4 students’ English pronunciation and communication skills post-learning with AR media integrated with the metaverse would significantly improve compared to their pre-learning levels at the .05 level of significance.
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The Department of Engineering Education at KMITL offers courses in power electronics laboratory practices, which require the use of expensive imported training kits. This results in a loss of national revenue due to the purchase of these imported kits. Therefore, the developers propose a power electronics training kit that offers equivalent or superior functionality to the imported ones while being more cost-effective, making it suitable for student experiments.
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This study focuses on formula development and properties analysis of collagen-fortified kombucha jelly in terms of taste, appearance, and benefits to create a novel product that meets the needs of the health and beauty beverage market. Sensory testing was conducted to evaluate the quality and consumer satisfaction.
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**Innovative Walking Stick "Buddy Take Care"** The "Buddy Take Care" walking stick is designed to physically support the elderly or individuals recovering from injuries, enabling convenient mobility, reducing the risk of falls, and enhancing walking safety. It is crafted as a keychain-style walking stick with a one-touch open-close mechanism. Building upon existing market products, the Buddy walking stick incorporates additional functionalities such as a portable flashlight, a medicine compartment, and an AirTag slot to maximize utility. Its design prioritizes ease of use, convenience, and safety, specifically tailored for elderly users
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Multipurpose cleaner from Stemona (Stemonaceae) effectively cleans all surfaces,removes insects and stains, and is safe and eco-friendly
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This project presents the development of a "Smart Cat House" using Internet of Things (IoT) and image processing technology to facilitate and enhance the safety of cat care for owners. The infrastructure of the smart cat house consists of an ESP8266 board connected to an ESP32 CAM camera for cat monitoring, and an Arduino board that controls various sensors such as a motion sensor in the litter box, a DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor, an ultrasonic water and food level sensor, including a water supply system for cats, an automatic feeding system, and a ventilation system controlled by a DC FAN that adjusts its operation according to the measured temperature to maintain a suitable environment. There is also an IR sensor to detect the cat's entry into the litter box and an automatic sand changing system with a SERVO MOTOR. All systems are connected and controlled through the Blynk application, which can be used on mobile phones, allowing owners to monitor and care for their pets remotely. Cat detection and identification uses image processing technology from the ESP32 CAM camera in conjunction with YOLO (You Only Look Once), a high-performance object detection algorithm, to detect and distinguish between cats and people. Data from various sensors are sent to the Arduino board to control the operation of various devices in the smart cat house, such as turning lights on and off, automatically changing sand, adjusting temperature and humidity, feeding food and water at scheduled times, or ventilation. The use of a connection system via ESP8266 and the Blynk application makes it easy and convenient to control various devices. Owners can monitor and control the operation of the entire system from anywhere with internet access.