Issue №: 4 (131)
The journal solves the problems of creation and improvement of machinery and technologies for agriculture: 131 - Applied Mechanics, 132 - Materials Science, 133 - Industrial Engineering, 141 - Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics, 208 - Agricultural Engineering
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DESIGNING LAND TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
Serhiy SHARGORODSKYI – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment. Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e-mail: sergey20@vsau.vin.ua, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2125-773X).
Svetlana KRAVETS – Assistant of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural Industry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sunny Street , Vinnytsia , 21008, Ukraine, email: swkravec2017@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1778-9111).
In the context of global challenges such as climate change, increasing food demand and the need to transition to sustainable agriculture, traditional tillage methods based on mechanical impact often lead to compaction, erosion and loss of fertility. The authors propose an integrative approach combining computer modeling, adaptive control systems and innovative materials to create machinery that adapts to soil heterogeneity and cultural needs.
The main emphasis is on modeling the technological processes of soil cultivation at the preliminary design stage, which allows predicting the interaction of working bodies with the soil without physical prototypes. Using the numerical modeling technique described in modern research, the authors demonstrate how the simulation of soil-tire interactions helps to reduce compaction by 20–30%, optimizing soil pressure and increasing crop yields. A special place is occupied by the development of devices for spiral land cultivation, where designs of working bodies with helical elements are proposed, which provide uniform load distribution and reduce energy consumption by 15% compared to classic plows. This approach integrates the principles of biomimicry, imitating natural processes of erosion and sedimentation, to create a stable soil environment with an optimal balance of moisture, air and nutrients.
Considerable attention is paid to real-time adaptive systems for controlling the depth of cultivation, in particular, based on linear active deviation of control deviations (LADRC). Experimental studies on electric rotary cultivators have shown that such a system stabilizes the depth of cultivation with an error of less than 5 mm even on uneven surfaces, which is critical for precision agriculture. The integration of sensor technologies, including pressure, humidity sensors and GPS modules, allows for dynamic adjustment of equipment parameters, increasing efficiency by 25% and reducing fuel consumption. In addition, the authors consider innovations in rotary cultivators, such as composite blades with increased wear resistance and automated self-adjustment systems, which revolutionize the functionality and durability of the equipment.
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Certificate of state registration of mass media: No. 21906-11806 P dated 03/12/2016.
Founder of the journal: Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
Type of publication: journal
Kind of publication: scientific
Publication status: domestic
Year of foundation: 1997
Periodicity: 4 times per year
Volume: 18-20 conv. print. sheet (А4)
ISSN: 2520-6168 (print version), (online version)
Language of publication: (mixed languages) Ukrainian, English
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The periodical edition is included to the List of scientific professional publications of Ukraine on technical sciences, approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine in 05.16.2016, No. 515.
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Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is a scholarly professional journal with a long-standing history and stable academic tradition, reflecting the evolution of engineering and technical sciences within the agro-industrial sector of Ukraine.
The journal was founded in 1997 under the title Bulletin of Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute. According to the Resolution of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated September 11, 1997, the publication obtained the status of a professional scientific journal, which enabled the publication of the main results of doctoral and candidate dissertations in technical sciences. From its inception, the journal positioned itself as an academic platform for addressing current issues of mechanization, electrification, and technical support of agricultural production.
During 2001–2014, the journal was published under the title Proceedings of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. Series: Technical Sciences (State Registration Certificate of Print Media KV No. 16644-5116 PR dated April 30, 2010). Throughout this period, a systematic approach to the selection and peer review of scientific manuscripts was established, the thematic scope of publications was expanded, and continuity of scientific directions as well as the development of sectoral engineering schools was ensured.
Since 2015, the journal has been published under its current title, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC (State Registration Certificate No. 21906-11806 R dated March 12, 2016). The change of title reflected the expansion of the journal’s thematic coverage and its orientation toward interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering, energy systems, electrical engineering, transport technologies, automation, and digital solutions for the agro-industrial complex.
The journal consistently adheres to the principles of open science. All published materials are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), ensuring open access to research results provided proper attribution to the authors and the original publication is maintained.
At present, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is an authoritative professional scientific journal (Category B), providing a platform for the publication of fundamental and applied research results, promoting the integration of education, science, and industry, and contributing to the advancement of engineering and technological support of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine.





