Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Abstrak proses pembersihan kotoran ayam pada peternakan skala kecil masih dilakukan secara manual sehingga kurang efisien, membutuhkan waktu dan tenaga kerja yang besar, serta berisiko terhadap kesehatan pekerja akibat paparan limbah dan gas amonia. kondisi ini ditemukan pada ud ayam potong di teupin peuraho, aceh barat, dengan ukuran kandang 3 × 1,5 m² yang menampung sekitar 150 ekor ayam, di mana proses pembersihan dilakukan secara manual dan belum optimal. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang alat pembersih kotoran ayam berbasis sistem konveyor yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan peternak skala kecil. metode yang digunakan adalah perancangan konseptual yang meliputi identifikasi kebutuhan, penyusunan spesifikasi rancangan, pembuatan functional modelling (black box, transparent box, dan functional model), penentuan alternatif prinsip kerja, serta evaluasi dan pemilihan konsep terbaik. data pendukung diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan studi literatur serta dilakukan analisis benchmarking terhadap produk sejenis sebagai pembanding. hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rancangan alat menggunakan sistem konveyor manual dengan mekanisme crank handle mampu menggerakkan belt secara translasi linear untuk memindahkan kotoran menuju titik pembuangan. rancangan ini memiliki keunggulan tidak menggunakan energi listrik sehingga lebih aman, mudah dioperasikan, mudah dirawat, dan memiliki biaya produksi yang relatif terjangkau. dengan demikian, alat yang dirancang diharapkan mampu meningkatkan efisiensi waktu dan tenaga kerja, mengurangi risiko kesehatan pekerja, serta meningkatkan kebersihan kandang guna mendukung produktivitas peternakan ayam skala kecil. kata kunci: konveyor, kotoran ayam, perancangan konseptual, efisiensi, peternakan

Abstract The process of cleaning chicken manure in small-scale poultry farms is generally still carried out manually, resulting in low efficiency, high labor and time consumption, and potential health risks for workers due to exposure to waste and harmful gases such as ammonia. This condition was observed at UD Ayam Potong in Teupin Peuraho, Aceh Barat, with a cage size of 3 × 1.5 m² accommodating approximately 150 chickens, where the cleaning process is performed manually and is not yet optimal. This study aims to design a manual conveyor-based chicken manure cleaning device that is suitable for the needs of small-scale farmers. The method used is conceptual design, which includes needs identification, preparation of design specifications, development of functional modeling (black box, transparent box, and functional model), determination of alternative working principles, and evaluation and selection of the best concept. Supporting data were obtained through observation, interviews, and literature study, along with benchmarking analysis of similar products as a reference. The results show that the designed tool utilizes a manual conveyor system with a crank handle mechanism capable of moving the belt in a linear translational motion to transport manure to the disposal point. This design has advantages such as not requiring electrical energy, making it safer, easy to operate, easy to maintain, and relatively affordable in production cost. Therefore, the proposed design is expected to improve time and labor efficiency, reduce health risks for workers, and enhance cage cleanliness to support productivity in small-scale poultry farming. Keywords: conveyor, chicken manure, conceptual design, efficiency, poultry farming