BookHarry L. Field, John M. Long.
Summary: Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology: A problem Solving Approach is an invaluable text for agriculture students at the introductory level. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and reorganized to meet the current units and standards of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The book aims to: Familiarize students with a wide range of applications of engineering principles to agriculture Discuss a selection of independent but related topics Advance students' problem solving abilities Each chapter lists education objects, introductory material, and example problems where appropriate. In addition problems using ISO (metric) units, are now included. The authors have added a new chapter on precision agriculture. About the Authors: Harry L. Field is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Mechanics in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University. John Long is an Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University.
Contents:
1. Problem Solving
2. Significant Figures and Standard Form
3. Common Units of Measure
4. Simple Machines
5. Internal Combustion Engines
6. Power Trains
7. Tractors and Power Units
8. Machinery Calibration
9. Equipment Efficiency and Capacity
10. Economics of Agricultural Machinery
11. Sound and Noise
12. Measuring Distance
13. Angles and Areas
14. Land Description
15. Differential and Profile Leveling
16. Weather
17. Water Runoff
18. Erosion and Erosion Control
19. Irrigation
20. Handling, Moisture Management, and Storage of Biological Products
21. Animal Waste Management
22. Insulation and Heat Flow
23. Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
24. Selection of Structural Members
25. Principles of Electricity
26. Series and Parallel Circuits
27. Sizing Conductors
28. Electric Motors
Appendices
Index.