Issue №: 2 (125)
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.
RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON THE IMPROVED SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM OF A PNEUMATIC PRECISION SEEDER
Elchyn ALIIEV – Doctor of Technical Sciences, Senior Researcher, Professor of the Departments of Mechanization of Production Processes in Animal Husbandry of Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University (St. S. Efremova, 25, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49000, e-mail: aliev@meta.ua, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4006-8803).
Petro BEZVERKHNIY – recipient of the third educational and scientific level of the Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University (St. S. Efremova, 25, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49000, e-mail: bezverhnijpetro5@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0000- 0368-7870).
Volodymyr DUDIN – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, head of the technical systems engineering department of Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University (St. S. Efremova, 25, Dnipro, Ukraine, 49000, e-mail: dudin.v.yu@dsau.dp.ua, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1414-7690).
Olha ALIIEVA – Doctor of Philosophy, researcher of the Department of Technical and Technological Support of Seed Production of the Institute of Oilseed Crops of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine (Instytutska St., 1, Sonyachne village, Zaporizhia District, Zaporizhia Region, 69055, e-mail: olya_alieva@meta.ua, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2766-7548).
The research is dedicated to improving the structural and technological parameters of pneumatic seeders, particularly the seed delivery system in John Deere 90 series seeders. It has been identified that existing designs have shortcomings, especially when using No-till, Strip-till, and Mini-till technologies, leading to uneven seeding and reduced yields. To enhance the efficiency of the crop seeding process, it is necessary to refine the design of the elements within the seed delivery system of the pneumatic seeder, including the seed decelerator, seed channel of the seeder shoe, and seed stabilizer, by employing well-founded structural and technological parameters that ensure precise seeding and by using materials that increase their durability.
The goal of the research was to optimize the structural parameters of the seed delivery system by developing and testing a new seed decelerator. Experimental studies were conducted using a laboratory setup that allows for variation in parameters such as air flow speed, seeder movement speed, seed injection speed, and the ratio of outlet areas to the inlet area of the seed decelerator.
As a result of the experimental studies, patterns of changes in air flow speed at the seeder shoe outlet, seed flow speed of rapeseed and peas, seeding rate, and accuracy (coefficient of variation) were established depending on the ratio of outlet areas to the inlet area of the seed decelerator, air flow speed at the inlet, seeder movement speed, and seed injection (dosing) speed. The results showed that increasing the air flow speed at the inlet leads to an increase in the flow speed at the outlet, which affects the seeding rate and accuracy. The seeder movement speed and seed injection speed significantly influence the seeding rate but may reduce accuracy.
A relationship was established between the number of holes in the seed decelerator (ε), seeder movement speed, and seeding rate, allowing for maximum seeding accuracy. The obtained equations will be used for the automated control system of the seed decelerator damper.
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Founder of the journal: Vinnytsia National Agrarian University
Type of publication: journal
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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)
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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.
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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.
