Design and Development of a Trash and Oil Trap for Drainage in Commercial Area Using Waste Chicken Feathers

Abstract

This study presents the design and development of a trash and oil trap system for drainage in commercial areas. The trap incorporates chicken feather waste as an absorbent medium to capture used oil, in addition to trapping solid trash. The research addresses the limitations of conventional trash traps, which are typically effective only for solid waste. Using customer input, benchmarking of existing products, and prototype testing, a final design was fabricated and analyzed. Results demonstrated that the chicken feather sorbent achieved an oil absorption capacity of 474 g, showing promise as an effective, low-cost, and environmentally friendly approach to reduce drainage pollution in commercial areas. In addition to environmental benefits, the design also provides ergonomic advantages by reducing the manual workload and repetitive cleaning tasks of maintenance workers, thereby minimizing strain and improving overall efficiency. The proposed design offers a practical solution for improving drainage maintenance in commercial areas while promoting sustainability through the utilization of poultry waste.