AI3411 Tractor and Farm Engines Laboratory Syllabus:

AI3411 Tractor and Farm Engines Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 To make the students conversant with the anatomy of farm tractor and farm engines
 To make them understand the working principle of IC engines, clutch, gear box, differential and final drive

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Identification and study of different components of diesel engine
2. Identification and study of different components of petrol engine
3. Method of working of diesel engine with the help of working models
4. Method of working of diesel engine with the help of working models
5. Dismantling and assembly of diesel engine
6. Dismantling and assembly of petrol engine
7. Study of clutch – components and method of working
8. Study of gear box – components and method of working
9. Study of differential and final drive– components and method of working
10. Study of braking system and steering system – components and method of working
11. Study of hydraulic system and PTO system in a tractor
12. Study of electrical system, instruments in the dash board and controls – components: dynamo, starting motor, battery, lights, horn, odometer, amperemeter, accelerator, brake, differential lock, PTO lever, hydraulic lever, draft and position control lev

REFERENCES:

1. Jagdishwar Sahay. 2019. Elements of Agricultural Engineering. Standard Publishers Distributors, Delhi.
2. Michael, A.M. and Ohja, T.P. 2018. Principles of Agricultural Engineering Volume I. Jain Brothers, Jodhpur.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to
CO1 Understand the working of tractors, power tillers and their functions.
CO2 Identify and rectify problems in the functioning of tractors and power tillers.
CO3 Summarize the ergonomics of tractors and power tillers.