Introduction To Agricultural Engineering
A problem-solving approach
2nd Edition
Published on 29. February 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
356 pages
978-0-412-06991-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Edition
2nd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
NY
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
40ill.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-412-06991-8 (9780412069918)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Harry Field | John Solie
Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology
A Problem Solving Approach
Book
06/2007
3rd Edition
Springer
€53.49
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Content
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.