AG31002: Tractor And Power Systems
| AG31002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course name | Tractor And Power Systems | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offered by | Agricultural & Food Engineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Previous Year Grade Distribution | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Syllabus[edit | edit source]
Syllabus mentioned in ERP[edit | edit source]
Introduction: Types of farm tractors. Trends in tractor design. Engine Performance: Testing and evaluation of IC engines. Performance characteristics of SI and CI engines. Governors and their controls. Tractor Transmission: Tractor clutches and brakes. Power transmission system and final drives. Traction Theory: Different types of traction devices. Mechanics of traction and towed wheels. Evaluating the performance of traction devices. Tractor Chassis: Mechanics of tractor chassis. Lateral and longitudinal stability. Weight transfer. Steering system. Hitch Systems: Three point linkage geometry. Free link and restrained link mechanisms. Automatic position and draft control systems used in modern tractors. Tractor Test and Performance: Drawbar performance of tractors. Tractor power cost estimation. Test standards. Tractor ergonomics: Human factors in the design of tractor seat and different controls.