Agricultural Machines and Mechanization
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The student will know the basic aspects of Agricultural Machines starting from the internal combustion engines functioning, to the tractor structure and functions and the basic criteria to optimize the coupling between tractors and machines. Successively, they will know the classification and the technical characteristics of the main agricultural machines as well as the criteria for their selection and rational use.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of the tractor characteristics, its functioning and optimization of machines coupling; knowledge of the technical and operational characteristics concerning the main agricultural machines.
Lesson period: Second semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
GENERAL ISSUES - Soil characteristics; Force, Mechanical Energy, Power, Efficiency; Endothermic engines (Diesel and Otto cicles): characteristics values and parameters of engines; Fuelling, lubrication and cooling systems; Calculation of power and characteristic engine's curves; Transmission ratio and components. TRACTOR - Power transmission; Propulsive and supporting elements, Grip and resistance to forward movement; Towing hitches and weight bearing hitches; Dynamic engine power balance; Operational selection criteria. AG-MACHINES 1 - Soil tillage machines; Seedbed preparation machines and seeders; Machines for mineral and organic fertilization; Machines for chemicals distribution; Machinery costs evaluation. AG-MACHINES 2 - Equipment and machines for grove and vineyard operations; Grain crop harvesting machines; Root or tuber harvesting machines; Haymaking and forage harvesting machines; Vegetable harvesting machines; Fruit harvesting equipment and machines; Machines for harvesting fruit from the ground (olives, hazelnuts, walnuts, chestnuts); Machines for harvesting hanging fruit (olives, fruit for industrial processing). Machines for lawn realization and maintenace; cut and pruning for ornamental plants.
Teaching methods
The materials (presentations) utilized during the lessons and practices (exercises) are directly downloading (.pdf format) from Unimi-ARIEL 2.0 website (http://ariel.unimi.it/User/Default.aspx).
AGR/09 - AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MECHANIZATION - University credits: 6
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Fiala Marco
Professor(s)
Reception:
From Monday to Wednesday , h. 2.00-4.00 pm (by appointment)
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Production, Landscape, Agroenerggy