ABE MIDTERM Flashcards
Deals with the study of application, use,
and management of various agricultural
machines, tools, and equipment used for
production and post-production operation
Agricultural Machinery
Deals with the development, manufacture,
and extension of appropriate tools,
implements, and machinery using animal,
human, mechanical, electrical, and other
renewable sources of energy for the
agricultural production and development
and post harvest operations.
Agricultural Mechanization
Models of Farm Mechanization
HIGH LAND AREA-TO-FARMER RATIO
LOW LAND AREA-TO-FARMER RATIO
To cultivate large agricultural lands with
limited manpower
HIGH LAND AREA-TO-FARMER RATIO
Increase yields by increasing level of mechanization
inputs
LOW LAND AREA-TO-FARMER RATIO
Grouping of agricultural land properties
into contiguous areas with provision of
farm and rural infrastructures for efficient,
effective and profitable crop production
and postharvest processing
LAND CONSOLIDATION
Grouping together of farms in an area (min.
of 50 ha-cluster) for synchronized farming
operations for the purpose of efficient field
operation
FARM CLUSTERING
a device or a mechanical
contrivance consisting of two or more relatively constrained components which is energized by power source to transmit, modify force and motion to accomplish some desired kind of work.
Machine
human-powered instrument or
implement usually without parts that move
relative to one another like hoe, dibbler.
Tool
includes stationary oil engines, tractors, power tillers,
and self-propelled combines. The internal combustion engine is a good
device for converting liquid fuel into useful work (mechanical work).
Mechanical Power
are machines that converts
electrical energy to mechanical power by
producing rotational motion and torque.
Electric motors
current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under the condition
of use without exceeding its temperature rating.
Ampacity
refers to how frequently the motor is started and how long it will run each
time it is started
Duty rating
has three individual voltages applied to the motor
Three phase
Armature winding or rotating part of electric motor which is typically constructed
of a laminated steel core containing current carrying copper wires
Rotor
number of individual voltages applied to the motor.
Phase
has one voltage applied to the motor in the shape of a sine wave.
Single phase
indicates the maximum load that can be successfully carried by the
motor if it is to be operated continuously and remain within a safe temperature range.
Service Factor
field poles or stationary part of electric motor consisting of copper windings
which is placed in a laminated iron core.
Stator
twisting or turning force produced by the motor.
torque
maximum torque a motor can develop during overload without
stalling
Breakdown torque
motor torque at zero speed or the maximum torque required to start
the load
Starting torque
motors where current is sent into the
stator windings which is placed in a stationary
laminated iron core. The rotating element may or
may not be a set of magnet poles.
AC Motor
motor wherein the current is sent
into the armature winding which is placed in
between a set of radially supported magnet
poles.
DC Motor
these are small series motors up to
3.73 kW rating which are commonly designed to
operate on either DC or AC.
Universal
It is the energy mainly obtained from
renewable sources of energy like sun,
wind, biomass, etc.
Renewable
A shaft that allows transmission of power from a farm
tractor to a piece of equipment attached to it.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
A structure on a farm tractor or self-propelled machine that limits
most equipment roll-overs to 90 degrees and protects the operator
within the frame of safety if he/she is wearing the seatbelt
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
The operator must be competent
to operate the machinery
Training
Always conduct pre-inspection of
the machinery before operating
MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINERY
Make sure the environment is safe
before operation/ inspect the
environment
Environment
Place palms at ear level facing head and move laterally
inward to indicate remaining distance to go.
This far to go
Raise the arm vertically overhead, palm to the front, and
rotate in large horizontal circles.
Come to me
Point toward person(s), vehicles(s), unit(s), beckon by
holding the arm horizontally to the front, palm up, and
motioning toward the body.
Move toward me/Follow me
Face the desired direction of movement; hold the arm extended to
the rear; then swing it overhead and forward in the direction of
desired movement until it is horizontal, palm down.
Move out/Take off
Raise hand upward to the full extent of the arm, palm to
the front. Hold that position until the signal is
understood.
Stop
Raise the hand to the shoulder, fist closed, thrust the fist
upward to the full extent of the arm and back to the
shoulder rapidly several times.
Speed it up/Increase speed
Extend the arm horizontally sideward, palm down, and wave arm
downward 45 degree minimum several times keeping the arm
straight. Do not move arm above horizontal.
Slow it down/Decrease speed
Draw right hand, palm down, across the neck in a
“throat cutting” motion from left to right.
Stop the engine
Make circular motion with either hand pointing to the
ground.
Lower the equipment
Simulate cranking of vehicles by moving arm in a circular
motion at waist level.
Start the engine
Make circular motion with either hand at head level.
Raise equipment
is any material that
store energy which is
subsequently extracted to
perform mechanical work
in a controlled manner.
Fuel
is a natural occurring flammable liquid consisting of a
complex mixture of hydrocarbons with various molecular weights
and of other liquid organic compounds that are found in geologic
formation beneath the earth’s surface.
Crude oil
is naturally occurring hydrocarbons gas mixture
consisting primarily of methane, with other hydrocarbons, carbon
dioxide, nitrogen and hydrogen sulfide.
Natural gas
is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock
usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds
or coal seams.
Coal
is a flammable mixture of
hydrocarbon gases used as fuel in heating appliances and
vehicles. It consists of propane and butane.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
is usually referred to the part of the
energy of an atomic nucleus which can be released by fusion of
fission of by radioactive decay
Nuclear Energy (Uranium)
This is a wood intended for use as fuel.
Wood fuel
This consists of small trees,
branches, tops and unmerchantable wood left in the
forest after cleaning, thinning or final felling of forest
stands used as fuel.
Forest residue
They are commonly
known as trash or garbage consisting of everyday
items that are discarded by the public
Municipal solid wastes
this includes field and processed
residues from agriculture such as hay, stalks, husk,
shell, etc.
Agri-residue
It is an alcohol made by fermentation of carbohydrates
produced in sugar and starch from crops such as corn,
sugar cane and cassava.
Bioethanol
a type of fuel in which its energy is derived
from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels derived from
biomass conversion as well as solid biomass, liquid fuel
and biogases.
Biofuel
It is a synthetic fuel used as substitute for petroleum
Bio-oil
other term of bio-oil
Pyrolysis
It is a gaseous fuel derived from burning of
fuel at a temperature of around 900oC and
with limited amount of air. The gas produced
is rich in carbon monoxide, hydrogen and
methane. When burned, it produces a light
blue to pinkish flame. When the fuel is
gasified using pure oxygen, the gas is called
synthetic gas.
Biomass producer gas
It is a gas produced by breaking down of
organic matter in the absence of oxygen.
Biogas
is
mainly classified
into: (a) natural
fuel such as
coal, wood, etc
and (b)
manufactured
fuel such as
charcoal, coke,
briquette, etc.
Solid Fuel
occurs in
nature besides
from being
manufactured
from solid and
liquid.
Gaseous fuel