Agricultural Machinery II

Total Hours in Course162

Number of hours for lectures32

Number of hours for laboratory classes32

Independent study hours98

Date of course confirmation14.02.2017

Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics

Course developers

prof.

Kaspars Vārtukapteinis

Dr. sc. ing.

prof.

Jānis Palabinskis

Dr. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

LauZ4066, Hydraulics and Hidraulic Drive I

Meha4008, Theoretical Mechanics I

Course abstract

Environment and object of the work of agricultural machinery: soil, stalked, liquid, pouring, absorbent, biologically active, chemically aggressive materials. Technologies of agricultural operations: regimes, energetic and costs. Conditioning and storing of plant production. Constructions of machinery: agritechnical requirements, technological parameters, technological and kinematic scheme.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After the course studies the student:
Knowledge - able to explain the application of grain pre-processing and grass harvesting machines as a tool for the implementation of a complex process, to orientate in the offer, technologies and applicable machines and equipment of grain pre-processing and grain harvesting machines.
Skills - able to evaluate the work to be done with cereal pre-processing and grass harvesting machines, to choose the technological and technical solutions of the applied equipment operation. 3 laboratory works, report and work defense are planned. Tests.

Competence - able to competently know the issues of grain pre-processing and grass harvesting machines with the acquired knowledge and skills, independently choose appropriate technologies and equipment for their implementation, as well as manage work with appropriate equipment. 3 laboratory works, report and work defense are planned. Tests.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Grain pre-processing tasks and characteristics of the object to be processed - 3h.
2. Grain pests - 3h.
3. Grain cleaning, grain separability signs - 4h.
4. Types and application of grain cleaning machines - 5h. Test. Grain pre-treatment and grain cleaning.
5. Active ventilation of grain - 5h. Test. Active grain ventilation.
6. Grain dryers - 4h. Test. Grain dryers.
7. Grain conveyors - 4h.
8. Seed pickling and picklers - 4h.
9. Grass harvesting machines, agrotechnical requirements for machines - 4h.
10. Lawn mowers, grass conditioners - 4h.
11. Rakes - 4h.
12. Self-loading trailers and presses - 4h. Test. Lawn mowers, rakes and collection trailers.
13. Presses and wrappers - 4h.
14. Shredder mowers, types, application and principle of operation - 4h. Test. Presses, wrappers and shredders.
15. Combine harvesters. and straw harvesting equipment - 4h. Test. Combine harvesters.

16. Straw collection equipment - 4h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Exam. All laboratory works have been worked out and defended, tests have been successfully written.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation for tests using the literature indicated in the study program and consulting with the lecturer of the study course.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The credit of the study course depends on the successful evaluation of the study course tests.

Compulsory reading

1. Cers J. Kombaini. Rīga, 2006. 30 lpp.
2. Āboltiņš A., Palabinskis J. Graudu kaltēšana un uzglabāšana. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 74 lpp.
3. Zāles lopbarības sagatavošanas tehnoloģijas un mašīnas / J.Pankovs, S.Ivanovs, D.Viesturs. Ulbroka: LLU Ulbrokas ZC, 2004. 125 lpp.

4. Lauksaimniecības mašīnas. J.Ozola red. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1993. 413 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Kvalitatīvas lopbarības sagatavošana un uzglabāšana. Lauksaimniecības žurnāla "AgroTops" biblioteka 2015. 50 lpp.
2. Žurnāls Agro Tops. Pieejams: https://www.la.lv/agrotops

3. Žurnāls Saimnieks LV. Pieejams: http://www.saimnieks.lv

Notes

Compulsory course for the subprogram "Agricultural Machinery" of the Academic Bachelor's study program of Agricultural Engineering

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