Farm Power and Machinery (Paper Code: 17010606) | ||
Theory
Farm power in India: sources, I.C. engines, working principles, two stroke and four stroke engines, I.C. engine terminology and different systems of I.C. engine Tractors; types, selection of tractor and cost of tractor power Tillage implements: primary and secondary tillage implements, implements for intercultural operations, seed drill, paddy transplanter Plant protection equipment and harvesting equipment; equipment for land development and soil conservation |
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Practical
Study of different components of I.C. engine; study of working of four stroke engine; study of working of two stroke engine study of mould- board (M.B.) plough, measurement of plough size, different parts, horizontal and vertical suction, determination of line of pull etc.; study of disc plough; study of seed-cum-fertilizer drills-furrow opener, metering mechanism, and calibration study of paddy transplanter; study, maintenance and operation of tractor; learning of tractor driving; study, maintenance and operation of power tiller study of different parts, registration, alignment and operation of mower; study of different inter cultivation equipment in terms of efficiency, field capacity; repair, adjustments and operation of sprayers & dusters
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Syllabus books
- Ojha, T.P. and A.M. Michael 2001. Principles of Agricultural Engineering, Vol.I. Jain Brothers New Delhi.3rd edition
- Sahay, Jagdiswar. 1977. Elements of Agricultural Engineering. Agro book Agencies
- Singhal, O.P. 1977. Agricultural Engineering,