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Fundamentals of
Agricultural
Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Definition:
It is the area of engineering concerned with
the design, construction and improvement of
farming equipment and machinery. Agricultural
engineers integrate technology with farming.
Significance:
With fundamental knowledge you can apply
information technologies that will promote
efficient and effective work performance and be
able to address issues related to it.
A. Farm Mechanization
Definition
It is the application of animal and
machine power to multiply mans ability
to perform production operations.
It permits man to multiply his
production by the use of animal and
fuel power.
A. Farm Mechanization
History
Spanish Era-1890s machine is first
introduced in the Philippines and used in big
estates of sugar plantations.
1940s Machines introduced are rice thresher
and rice mills, sugarcane mills, water pumps.
There was also mobile application of fourwheel tractors for land preparation.
1980s-90s mechanization slowed down due
to political, social and financial constraints.
A. Farm mechanization
Sources of Farm Power
1. Human Power
-is the oldest sources of power
in the farm but considered as poor
source since it develops only 0.1 hp
working continuously under favorable condition.
2. Animal Power
-Carabao is the major beast of burden
In the Philippines. It can generate 1hp
Walking continuously under favorable
Conditions.
A. Farm mechanization
Sources of Farm Power
3. Electric Motors
-these are electro-mechanical devices
used to convert electrical energy into
mechanical energy
A. Farm mechanization
ADVANTAGES
Human Power
Animal Power
Electric Motor
Available in diff hp
sizes ( , , 1, 1 )
Easy to maintain
Compact
Long life
Quiet operation
Can be reproduced
No exhaust fume
A. Farm mechanization
ADVANTAGES
Human Power
Animal Power
Electric Motor
Working capacity
depends on workers
physical capacity
Affected by power
outage
Prone to disability by
disease
Require daily attention
Can cause unsanitary
conditions when in
poor sanitation