In this article subject code AI3401 deals with the Tractors and Engine Systems Syllabus of Anna University B.Tech Agricultural Engineering syllabus, Regulation 2021. This will help you to understand the academic syllabus well in one place.
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Aim Of Objectives:
To introduce the students to the different systems and working principles of tractor, power tiller, makes of tractors and power tillers.
AI3401 – Tractors and Engine Systems
Unit I: Tractors
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
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
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
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
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.
Text Books:
- Jain, S.C. and C.R. Rai. Farm tractor maintenance and repair. Standard publishers and distributors, New Delhi, 1999.
References:
- Barger, E.L., J.B. Liljedahl and E.C. McKibben, Tractors and their Power Units. Wiley Eastern Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
- Domkundwar A.V. A course in internal combustion engines. Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd., Educational and Technical Publishers, Delhi,1999.
- Black, P.O. Diesel engine manual. Taraporevala Sons& Co., Mumbai, 1996.
- 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.
- Jagadeeshwar Sahay, Elements of Agricultural Engineering, Standard Publishers Co., New Delhi, 2010.
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