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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.
OPTIMIZATION BIOFUEL CONSUMPTION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADAPTIVE CONTROL ALGORITHM
Serhiy BURLAKA – Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural and Industrial Complex of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e- mail : ipserhiy @ gmail . com , https :// orcid. org / 0000-0002-4079-4867 ).
Tetyana BORETSKA – Assistant Professor of the Department of Agricultural Machinery and Equipment of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e- mail : ipserhiy @ gmail . com , https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7966-228X ).
Roman YAROSHCHUK – Recipient of the Third Educational and Scientific Level of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural and Industrial Complex of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, 21008, Ukraine, romanyaroshchuk91@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1814-9914).
Mykola MYTKO – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Automobiles and Transport Management, Vinnytsia National Technical University, (95 Khmelnytske Shose St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine. e- mail : mytko_83@ukr.net., ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5484-0510)
The article discusses modern approaches to improving the efficiency of machine-tractor units by optimizing fuel consumption using a fuel component mixer. Rising fuel prices and tightening environmental requirements encourage the search for new technologies that ensure economical and environmentally friendly operation of agricultural machinery. One of the promising solutions is the use of power systems with a fuel mixer, which allows you to adjust the ratio of fuel mixture components in real time, taking into account the load on the engine, its speed and temperature regimes.
The article analyzes in detail the influence of various parameters of the fuel mixture on the efficiency of the engine and its economy. A mathematical model of the fuel mixing process is proposed, which takes into account the physicochemical properties of the components, as well as a control algorithm that allows adaptively adjusting the fuel mixture to achieve optimal consumption indicators. Computer modeling of the engine operation using different fuel mixture compositions was carried out, which made it possible to assess the influence of the mixer on the dynamic characteristics of the unit and fuel economy.
The results of the research show that the use of a fuel mixer allows you to reduce costs by 10-15% without losing power, while maintaining the stability of engine operation. In addition, it was possible to reduce emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere, which contributes to increasing the environmental friendliness of agricultural work. The article also provides recommendations for setting up and operating a fuel mixing system to achieve maximum efficiency.
The proposed approach may be useful for engineers involved in the development of fuel systems, as well as for farmers seeking to reduce operating costs. The results obtained contribute to the further development of energy-efficient technologies in agricultural machinery.
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About journal
The magazine "Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC" is included in the list of scientific professional editions of Ukraine on technical sciences
(Category "Б", Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 02.07.2020 №886)
According to the decision of National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting of Ukraine from 25.04.2024 No. 1337 the scientific journal «Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC» has the ID of the Media R30-05173.
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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
The sphere of distribution and category of readers: national, foreign, faculty, scientists, entrepreneurs.
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.
The journal "Engineering, Energy, Transport AIC" is included in the "Catalog of Ukrainian Publications".
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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.
