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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Tractors | BMZ404 | Turkish | Compulsory | 8. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the tractor, which serves as the primary power source for agricultural machinery, and to instruct them in the structure and operating principles of all its constituent components. |
| Course Content | Tractor's meaning and development, classification of tractors; Tractor power, Main building elements of tractors, Basic calculations in mechanical concepts, Double disc mechanical clutch, Double acting mechanical clutch, Hydraulic concept, Transmission gears, Gearbox, Slip gearbox, Continuous contact gearbox, Planet gearbox, Group gearboxes, Gearbox elements quality and structure, Gearbox efficiency. Differential, Final Reduction, Walking Organs, Wheeled Walking Beams, Front Axle, Rear Axle, Adjustment of Trail Span, Tractor Tires. Braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, braking systems, double acting brakes, Campaign brake account, Disc brake account, İndividual drip irrigation systems Drip irrigation systems, Under-tree micro sprinkler irrigation systems, Excursion to agricultural commissions in the region with irrigation system |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student comprehends the fundamental principles pertaining to agricultural tractors. |
| 2 | The student identifies tractor types and their characteristics. |
| 3 | The student acquires knowledge of the structural components of agricultural tractors in an applied manner and understands their characteristics. |
| 4 | The student is capable of adjusting and operating the tractor in accordance with agricultural tasks. |
| 5 | The student is capable of resolving issues related to the tractor and performing appropriate tractor selection. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | The Definition and Evolution of the Tractor, and the Classification of Tractors. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 2. Week | Tractor Power | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 3. Week | The Principal Structural Components of Tractors. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Fundamental Calculations in Mechanical Concepts, Double-Disc Mechanical Clutch, Double-Acting (Two-Stage) Mechanical Clutch, and Hydraulic Clutch. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Transmission Components, Gearbox, Sliding-Mesh Gearbox, Constant-Mesh Gearbox, Planetary Gearbox, Compound Gearboxes, Quality and Structure of Gearbox Components, and Efficiency in the Gearbox. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Differential, Final Drive Reduction, Running Gear (Undercarriage), Wheeled Running Gear, Front Axle, Rear Axle, Adjustment of Track Width, and Tractor Tires. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Steering System, Conventional (Mechanical) Steering System, Hydraulic Steering System, Braking Equipment, Fundamental Relations for Brakes, Types of Brakes, Service Brakes, Single-Acting Brakes (Simplex Brakes), Double-Acting Brakes (Duplex Brakes), Servo-Assisted Brakes, Brake Calculations, Drum Brake Calculation, and Disc Brake Calculation. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Steering System, Conventional (Mechanical) Steering System, Hydraulic Steering System, Braking Equipment, Fundamental Relations for Brakes, Types of Brakes, Service Brakes, Single-Acting Brakes (Simplex Brakes), Double-Acting Brakes (Duplex Brakes), Servo-Assisted Brakes, Brake Calculations, Drum Brake Calculation, and Disc Brake Calculation. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 9. Week | Tractor Attachments: Implement Couplings and Drawbar Hooks, Three-Point Hitch System, Hydraulic Lifting System, Conventional Hydraulic Lifting System, Automatic Hydraulic Lifting System, Sensors Controlling Working Depth, Sensors Controlling Wheel Slip, Sensors Controlling Draft Force, Sensors Controlling Lifting Height, and Automatic Hydraulic Lifting System Controlling Draft Force and Lifting Height. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 10. Week | Components of the Hydraulic System, and Calculations in the Hydraulic System. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 11. Week | Power Take-Off (PTO) and Pulley, Gearbox PTO, Engine PTO, Independent PTO, Ground-Speed PTO, Pulley, Front Loader, Operator Seating Positions, Dimensions of Seating Positions, Operator Cabs, Noise, and Vibrations Transmitted to the Operator. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 12. Week | Tractor Mechanics. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 13. Week | Forces in Rear-Axle Driven Tractors, The Effect of Forces Acting on the Drawbar Hook and Drawbar on Stability, Determination of Wheel Circumferential Force, Tractor Drawbar Pull and Rolling Resistance, and Tractor Weight. | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 14. Week | Tractor Testing (Experiments). | Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
