AI6402 - FARM TRACTORS (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

AI6402 - FARM TRACTORS (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University

AI6402

FARM TRACTORS

 LPTC

3003

OBJECTIVE:
• To introduce the students to the different systems and working principles of tractor, power tiller, makes of tractors and power tillers.

UNIT I

TRACTORS

9

Classification of tractors - Tractor engines – construction of engine blocks, cylinder head and crankcase - features of cylinder, piston, connecting rod and crankshaft – firing order combustion chambers.

UNIT II

ENGINE SYSTEMS

9

Valves-inlet and outlet valves – valve timing diagram. Air cleaner- exhaust – silencer. Cooling systems - lubricating systems - fuel system – governor- electrical system.


UNIT III

TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

9

Transmission - clutch - gear box - sliding mesh - constant mesh - synchro mesh. Differential, final drive and wheels. Steering geometry - steering systems - front axle and wheel alignment. Brake - types - system.

UNIT IV

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

9

Hydraulic system - working principles, three point linkage - draft control - weight transfer, theory of traction - tractive efficiency – tractor chassis mechanics - stability - longitudinal and lateral. Controls - visibility - operators seat.

UNIT V

POWER TILLER, BULLDOZER AND TRACTOR TESTING

9

Power tiller - special features - clutch - gear box - steering and brake. Makes of tractors, power tillers and bulldozers. Bulldozer- salient features – turning mechanism, track mechanism, components – operations performed by bulldozers. Types of tests- test procedure - need for testing & evaluation of farm tractor -Test code for performance testing of tractors and power tillers.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
• The students will be able to understand the various equipments and mechanizations used in the farm.
• The students will have the knowledge on earth moving machinaries, tractor classification and tillage implements.

TEXT BOOK:
• Jain, S.C. and C.R. Rai. Farm tractor maintenance and repair. Standard publishers and distributors, New Delhi, 1999.

REFERENCES:
1. Barger, E.L., J.B. Liljedahl and E.C. McKibben, Tractors and their Power Units. Wiley Eastern Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
2. Domkundwar A.V. A course in internal combustion engines. Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd., Educational and Technical Publishers, Delhi,1999.
3. Black, P.O. Diesel engine manual. Taraporevala Sons& Co., Mumbai, 1996.
4. Grouse, W.H. and Anglin, D.L. Automative mechanics. Macmillan McGraw- Hill, Singapore, Indian Standard Codes for Agricultural Implements Published by ISI, New Delhi, 1993.
5. Jagadeeshwar Sahay, Elements of Agricultural Engineering, Standard Publishers Co., New Delhi,2010.

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