Course detail

Tractors

FSI-QTAcad. year: 2022/2023

The subject introduces the construction of various functional tractor groups. The emphasis is laid upon the motional mechanics, the interaction with the field, the traction characteristics and the adhesion load of driving wheels as related to the limit load of the substrate. The subject evaluates various systems of transmitting the drive force of the tractor from the viewpoint of achieved efficiency and traction power, while showing the opportunities to increase the traction efficiency by way of the regulation hydraulics of a tractor.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. František Bauer, CSc.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course enables students to gain an overview of the current state of tractor design, in particular the functional transmission nodes
driving forces that are sorted under load, knowledge of hydrostatic
drives, control hydraulics, special linkages and other tractor operating equipment. This knowledge will enable more responsible
decision making on the selection, deployment and use of tractors in operation.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of internal combustion engines and vehicle dynamics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Teaching is suplemented by practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Conditions for credit: active participation in the exercises. Retrieved from a minimum of 10 points (out of 30 possible) on the examination papers, the deadline of which is
The final examination is due at the beginning of the semester. Completion of fieldwork measurements and measurements on the test track.
Examination. The examination is oral and oral and oral.
The results of the control work in the exercises are included in the grading. and the student's knowledge in the examination.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the useful properties of
tractors and how to achieve maximum efficiency
engine power transfer to the tractor's tractive power. The aim is to
understanding the relationship between the technical possibilities of tractors and
the possibilities of terramechanics with limit axle loads.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance in seminars is obligatory, checked by teacher. The way of implementation and compensation of absence is solved individually with subject guarantor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Wong , J.Y.: Terramechanics and Off-Road Vehicle Engineering. Elsevier 2009. pp.488. ISBN: 978-0-7506-8561-0
Sanjay Kumar: A Text Book of Tractor at a Glance, Vydavatel: International Book Distributing Company, 510 str., rok vydání 2007, ISBN: 9788181891853
Reinius,K.T.: Traktoren-Technik und ihre Anwendung.
BAUER, František, Pavel SEDLÁK a Tomáš ŠMERDA. Traktory. 1. V Brně: Mendelova zemědělská a lesnická univerzita, 2006. ISBN 80-867-2615-0. (CS)
Semetko,J. a kolektiv: Mobilní energetické prostředky 2 (Mechanizmy vozidel).
Semetko,J. a kolektiv: Mobilní energetické prostředky 3 (Traktory a automobily).

Recommended reading

WONG, J. Y. Terramechanics and off-road vehicle engineering: Terrain behavior, off-road vehicle performance and design. Second edition. Kidlington, Oxford: Elsevier/BH, 2010. ISBN 978-0-7506-8561-0. (EN)
Sanjay Kumar: A Text Book of Tractor at a Glance, Vydavatel: International Book Distributing Company, 510 str., rok vydání 2007, ISBN: 9788181891853 (EN)
BAUER, František, Pavel SEDLÁK a Tomáš ŠMERDA. Traktory. 1. V Brně: Mendelova zemědělská a lesnická univerzita, 2006. ISBN 80-867-2615-0. (CS)
OBŮRKA, Stanislav. Traktory. Brno: Ediční středisko VUT, 1990, 155 s. : obr., tab., grafy. ISBN 80-214-0081-1. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-ADI-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme CŽV Lifelong learning

    branch CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. František Bauer, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Driving gearand power transmission.
2. Driving gear auxiliary drive shaft.
3. Hydrostatic gears of tractors.
4. Exploitation equipment of tractors.
5. Forces influencing tractors with attached implement.
6. Forces influencing tractors four-wheel tractor.
7. Forces influencing caterpillar tractors.
8. Rolling resistance, drving force, slippage,
9. Output balance.
10. Adhesion and pulling efficiency.
11. Puling characteristics.
12. Tractors kit.
13. Performance of tractor aggregations.

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. František Bauer, CSc.

Syllabus

1. Driving gear and power transmission.
2. Driving gear auxiliary drive shaft.
3. Practical measurements of gear boxes – saw tooth diagram.
4. Exploitation equipment of tractors.
5. Forces influencing tractors with attached implement.
6. Practical measurements of regulatory systems of three-point suspensions.
7. Forces influencing tractors four-wheel tractor.
8. Measurements on roll dynamometers.
9. Output balance.
10. Measurements on roll dynamometers.
11. Adhesion and pulling efficiency.
12. Pulling characteristics.
13. Measurements on roll dynamometers.