Revised First Interim Report
Annex 4.5.2–Detailed Assessment on ESPs (Wind for Non-Power Technology)
I. PROFILE OF LOCAL ENGINEERING FIRMS ON WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
- ENGINEERING SERVICE PROVIDERS
Company/ Individual / Description of Business / Activity / Area of concern / Strength / Weakness / Recommendation to address weakness
1. Jover Light Industries
Proprietor: Mr. Hector Jover
Address: Barangay Tabucan, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Contact Numbers:
(033) 5226 8789
09192127011 / Fabricator of windpumps for household and irrigation / Fabrication, Marketing and Sales / 1. Tools and equipment / - Has complete set of equipment needed including lathe machine, drill press, welding machine
2. Materials
3. People and skills / -Has in-house expertise for windpump fabrication acquired from the Netherlands
-Experience in fabrication of metal-based agricultural machineries has helped establish its windpump fabrication capability
4. Facilities / - has sufficient space in its fabrication shop to handle both windpumps and agricultural machineries
5. Systems, policies and procedures / - To promote its windpumps, it has put up a demo unit in front of its office in Iloilo / - Insufficient product marketing / -Coordinate with government agencies like the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy to sell its wind pumps to their projects on support program for the agricultural sector and renewable energy applications in agriculture
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CBRED Project: RE Engineering Service Industry Development (ESID Subcontract)
Subcontractor: International Resources Group – Philippines, Inc.
Revised First Interim Report
Annex 4.5.2–Detailed Assessment on ESPs (Wind for Non-Power Technology)
6. Other resources / -Active in the fabrication and marketing of agricultural. implements like threshers and tillers. This stable business area has helped Jover to maintain its interest in windpump manufacture even if it is not sustainable at this time7. After-sales service / - Able to respond to repair and maintenance requirements of clients / - Due to very few units sold, the cost of repair and maintenance has drained its profit
- Customers call for maintenance service even for very minor problems. This could be an indication that there is no sufficient technology transfer provided by Jover to its clients. / -Prepare an operating and maintenance brochure for users that will serve as easy reference for minor system problems
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CBRED Project: RE Engineering Service Industry Development (ESID Subcontract)
Subcontractor: International Resources Group – Philippines, Inc.
Revised First Interim Report
Annex 4.5.2–Detailed Assessment on ESPs (Wind for Non-Power Technology)
Company/ Individual / Description of Business / Activity / Area of concern / Strength / Weakness / Recommendation to address weakness2. Reymill Steel Products
Shop Location: Nueva Ecija
Contact Person: Mr. Felipe S. Reyes Jr.
Contact Number:
09176429624 / Fabricator of windpumps for household, irrigation and commercial applications (e.g. orchards, poultry farms) since 1963
- Was inactive during the last 2 years due to physical problem of owner but has revived operation in 2006.
- Has installed around 500 windpumps since 1963 and estimates that about 70% are still operational though no documented inventory has been made.
- Does not have any R and D at the moment and only fabricates its old designs in 3 models:
1. small (with 500 gallon storage tank)
2. medium (with 1000 gallon storage tank)
3. large (with 2000 gallon storage tank) / Fabrication, Marketing and Sales / Fabrication
1. Tools and equipment / Has complete set of equipment needed in fabrication of windpumps such as lathe machine, electric welding machine, power saw
2. Materials / .
3. People and skills / Currently have 16 people in his workforce in anticipation of increased demand for windpumps during the summer months. Mr. Reyes has established himself as key player in fabrication of windpump.
4. Facilities / Fabrication shop in Nueva Ecija has sufficient working space. Cell phone of Mr. Reyes provides means by which present and potential clients get in touch with him most of the time.
5. Systems, policies and procedures / No established in-process quality control / - Provide training on importance of in-process quality control
- Provide assistance in development of Quality Control system
6. Other resources
7. After-sales service
Marketing and Sales / 1. Tools and equipment / - Depends mainly on ‘word of mouth’ for promoting his windpump
2. Materials / -Uses an old brochure that needs improvement in form and substance and has very limited distribution / Provide assistance in the development of improved brochure
3. People and skills / Does not have a specific marketing man in his company. Mr. Reyes doubles as the technical expert and marketing man, but more as technical expert.
4. Facilities / The cellphone of Mr. Reyes is the most used mode by which current users and potential customers communicate with him / .
5. Systems, policies and procedures / No system for tracking the performance of installed windpumps / Design feedback questionnaire to be sent to customers with return stamped envelope
Company/ Individual / Description of Business / Activity / Area of concern / Strength / Weakness / Recommendation to address weakness
3. Appropriate TechnologyCenter (Approtech) Power Engineering Services
Appropriate Technology Center
Department of Agricultural Engineering
College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University
IloiloCity / The increasing demand for technologies to serve the needs of various clients and the need to develop professional and entrepreneurial skills among future agricultural engineering students of CPU, has led the formal establishment of the Appropriate Technology Center under the umbrella of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University
- Windpump
- Research and development
- Consultancy
- Training and extension
- Technology transfer
- Consultancy for Feasibility Studies
- Funds Sources
1. Tools and equipment
2. Materials / .
3. People and skills / Engineer Belonio conducts conducts contract reviews by himself. Belonio establishes the design of the wind pump system and documents it. He also documents the changes and improvements made in his design. Engineer Belonio continually trains himself in designing wind pump systems. He attends training seminars and reads updates on the design of wind pumps.
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures / Every component of the design of the system is to be continually improved. Engineer Belonio has been improving his designs based on past project’s experiences. He communicates these modifications to the fabricator by issuing modified engineering drawings that reflect the changes. He notes the possible causes of design failures and finds ways in correcting the critical components of his designs. If a problem occurred like lack of water pumped in a project, there is nothing that can be done for the installed system. He then uses the failure of the project as reference for upcoming projects and the design must be redesigned. However, the company has not yet experienced deficiencies in their designs. The basic preventive measure used by the company is to design with high factor of safety. Engineer Belonio keeps his records by project. He keeps a single file for the design of his wind pumps. He updates it every time he has a project. He also reflects the improvements done in the wind pump system.
6. Other resources
7. After-sales service / Engineer Belonio is the one responsible for the internal quality audit. The usual subject of audit is the performance of his designs in the actual site.
Marketing and Sales / 1. Tools and equipment
2. Materials
3. People and skills
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures / Engineer Belonio follows an undocumented procedure in rendering his service. The only time that the design of the system is inspected is during after final installation. This inspection and test results however, are not documented and recorded in forms.
Company/ Individual / Description of Business / Activity / Area of concern / Strength / Weakness / Recommendation to address weakness
4. Dennis Belonio Welding Shop and Repair
Don Francisco, IloiloCity / Fabrication services for components of windpumps for households and Irrigation / Fabrication, Marketing and Sales / Fabrication
1. Tools and equipment / The shop uses appropriate equipment and processes. The problems are easily traceable and they deal with the concerned operator personally. The preventive measures used by the shop include the use of protective equipment and observing proper housekeeping.
2. Materials / The component parts of the whole wind pump system are inspected during and after the processing. Each operator inspects the product by taking measurements of the product and comparing the data with the engineering drawings. They also conduct testing in the actual installation. The inspected nonconforming products are sorted physically from the good ones. The sorted nonconforming products are reworked if possible. But if rework cannot be done, the unit is scrapped. / .
3. People and skills / They have qualified and experienced persons assigned in each operation.
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures / The shop has an informal and undocumented contract review. They discuss among themselves if they are capable of meeting the specifications.
6. Other resources / They have undocumented and informal procedure in purchasing. Some of the factors in choosing their suppliers are cost and quality.
7. After-sales service
Marketing and Sales / 1. Tools and equipment
2. Materials
3. People and skills
4. Facilities
5. Systems, policies and procedures / The machine shop has an informal and undocumented quality policy which is to provide best metal work to the customers.
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CBRED Project: RE Engineering Service Industry Development (ESID Subcontract)
Subcontractor: International Resources Group – Philippines, Inc.