Introduction to Agricultural Engineering - A Problem-Solving Approach

Field Harry L.

ISBN 10: 0412069911 / ISBN 13: 9780412069918

Editore: Springer, 1992

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• Titolo: Introduction to Agricultural Engineering - A Problem-Solving Approach
• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 1992
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0412069911
• ISBN 13: 9780412069918
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Used

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Riassunto

This thoroughly revised and updated second edition introduces readers to the basic principles involved in agricultural engineering and the typical problems inherent in managing the two biggest resources in any agricultural enterprise - land and mechanical devices. Air conditioning and refrigeration, materials handling, and wind and water erosion are some of the new topics that are featured. Emphasis throughout the book is on problem-solving techniques. For each topic, the authors provide basic principles and technical information and then present readers with a unique problem-solving approach. The book includes practice problems, along with necessary tables, conversion values, and equations, to aid understanding of complex problems.

Contenuti

Techniques of problem solving. Significant figures and standard form. Simple machines. Work, power, horsepower, and torque. Internal combustion engines. Power trains. Tractors and power units. Equipment efficiency and capacity. Equipment calibration. Economics of agricultural machinery. Sound and noise. Measuring distances. Land measurement. Angles and areas. Land descriptions. Surveying. Differential and profile. Topographic. Weather. Water runoff. Erosion: wind and water. Erosion control. Principles of irrigation. Management of irrigation systems. Handling, drying, and storage of biological products. Animal waste management. Heating and air conditioning. Insulation and heat transfer. Ventilation. Principles of electricity. Electrical circuits. Voltage drop and sizing conductors. Types of and selection of electric motors.