1.

Name of the Department/Section: Department of Farm Machinery and Power

2. About Department

The Department of Farm Machinery and Power, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering is

working on development of equipments, tools suitable for rice based cropping system as well as
horticultural based cropping system. This department is involved in teaching, research and
extension activites related to farm machinery and power.
This department has developed so far 25 equipments, which are suitable to farmer of
Konkan region in order to reduce drudgery, crop production improvement, quality work,
quickliness in farm operatation.
• In last 11 years, this Department has come up with 16 recommendations which
will be beneficial for Konkan farmer for improvement in mechanization status.
• No. of equipments/tools are supplied to various agencies, State Govt., farmers in
the sate as well as outside state by tis department.
• Training programme, demonstrations are being organized to increase awareness
of mechanization.
• The Agricultural Machinery testing centre is one of the recognized testing centres
by Central Agricultural Ministry, New Delhi. So far 72 equipments/ machinery
are tested and report has been given. Involved in teaching UG, PG and PhD
students of College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dapoli

3. Academic
a. Doctoral Ptogrammes
Name of the programme: Ph. D. (Agril. Engg.) FMP
Sem Term Course No. Credits Title of the course offered by the department
No. No.
A) Major Subjects
FMPE601* 4 (3+1) Advances in Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
FMPE602* 2 (2+0) Simulation modeling in Farm Machinery and Power
Engineering
FMPE603 2 (2+0) Energy conservation and Management in Farm
Machinery and Power Engineering
FMPE604 3 (2+1) Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Farm
Machinery
FMPE605 4 (3+1) Machinery for natural resource management and
precision farming
FMPE606 2 (2+0) Advances in Hydraulics and Electro Pneumatic controls
FMPE 607 3 (2+1) Advances in Ergonomics
B) Minor Subjects
FMPE 621 3 (3+0) Mechanism Analysis and Synthesis
FMPE 622 3 (2+1) Experimental Stress Analysis
C) Supporting Subjects
AE 502 3 (2+1) Similitude in Engineering
AE 605 3 (2+1) Project Planning and Implementation
D) Seminar , Special Problem and Case Study
FMPE 691 1 (1+0) Doctoral seminar I
FMPE 692 1 (1+0) Doctoral seminar II
FMPE 693 1 (0+1) Special Problem
FMPE694 1 (0+1) Case study
E) Doctoral Research
FMPE699 45 (0+45) Doctoral research
* Compulsory course

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 Doctoral Programme
(Ref.: IVth Deans Committee Report, ICAR, New Delhi

Course Structure
Minimum Credits Requirement
Sr. No. Subject Doctoral programme
1 Major 15
2 Minor 08
3 Supporting 05
4 Seminar 02
5 Research 45
Total credits 75
Compulsory non credit courses

A) Major Subjects (Min Credits :15)

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title Credits
1 FMPE601* Advances in Farm Machinery and Power engineering 4(3+1)
2 FMPE602* Simulation modeling in Farm Machinery and Power 2(2+0)
Engineering
3 FMPE603 Energy conservation and Management in Farm 2(2+0)
Machinery and Power Engineering
4 FMPE604 Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Farm 3(2+1)
Machinery
5 FMPE605 Machinery for natural resource management and 4(3+1)
precision farming
6 FMPE606 Advances in Hydraulics and Electro Pneumatic controls 2(2+0)
7 FMPE 607 Advances in Ergonomics 3(2+1)
8 FMPE 693* Special problem 1(0+1)
9 FMPE694* Case study 1(0+1)
* Compulsory course

B) Minor Subjects (Min Credits : 8)

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title Credits
1 FMPE 621 Mechanism Analysis and Synthesis 3(3+0)
2 FMPE 622 Experimental Stress Analysis 3(2+1)
3 AE 503 Applied Instrumentation 3(2+1)
4 STAT 609 Operation Research 3(2+1)
5 RES 622 Design and analysis of renewable energy conversion 3(2+1)
system
6 RES 623 Energy Management and Planning 3(2+1)
7 RES 624 Agro energy audit and management 2(2+0)

C) Supporting Subjects (Min Credits : 5)

Sr. Course No. Course Title Credits
No.
1 AE 502 Similitude in Engineering 3(2+1)
2 MATHS 601 Mathematical Modeling and Software Application 3(1+2)
3 PFE 605 Agricultural waste and byproduct utilization 3(2+1)
4 MATHS 602 Optimization Techniques 2(1+1)
5 STAT 531 Data Analysis using Statistical Packages 3(2+1)
6 AE 605 Project Planning and Implementation 32+1)

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D) Seminar
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title Credits
1 FMPE 691 Doctoral seminar I 1(0+1)
2 FMPE 692 Doctoral seminar II 1(0+1)

E) Doctoral Research
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title Credits
1 FMPE 699 Doctoral research 45 (0+45)

F) Non credit Compulsory Courses (Optional*)

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title Credits
1 PGS 501 Library and Information Services 1(0+1)
2 PGS 502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 1(0+1)
3 PGS 503 Intellectual Property And Its Management In 1(1+0)
( e-course) Agriculture
4 PGS 504 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1(0+1)
5 PGS 505 Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural 1(1+0)
( e-course) Development Programmes
6 PGS 506 Disaster Management 1(1+0)
( e-course)
* Exempted if completed in Master degree

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 Course Content
A) Major Subjects
FMPE 601 ADVANCES IN FARM MACHINERY AND POWER ENGINEERING
4(3+1)
Theory
UNIT I
Farm machinery system, its characteristics and evaluation. Identification of dynamic
characteristics of related components of engine and agricultural machines. Mechanism of
dynamic elements and analysis of forces, displacement and their equilibrium in machines.
UNIT II
Statement and formulation of design problems. Computer-aided design of mechanical power
transmission systems. Half interval search method. Single and double-tie-rod steering systems,
development of mathematical models and its computer-aided solutions.
UNIT III
Analysis of forces in tractor implement combinations under two and three dimensional
conditions. Vibrations, transmissibility and effect of damping on various agricultural machine
systems like engine, cutter-bar, straw walker, threshing cylinder and reaper-binder.
UNIT IV
Application of various vibration analysis methods. Tractor dynamics; development of the model.
Checking, interpretation and statistical analysis of results.

Practical
Development of computer programs for Half interval search method. Single
and double-tie-rod steering systems,
Development of mathematical models and its computer aided solutions. Design problems using
CAD.

Suggested readings
Bevan T. 1962. The Theory of Machines. Longman.
Close CM, Fredrick DK & Newwell IC. 2001. Modelling and Analysis of Dynamic System. John
Wiley & Sons.
Franklin GF & Powell JD. 1980. Digital Control of Dynamic System. Addison Wesley Publ.
Kepner RA, Bainer R & Berger EL. 1978. Principles of Farm Machinery. AVI Publ.
Mabie HH & Ocrirk FW.1987. Mechanism and Dynamics of Machinery. John Wiley & Sons.
Shigley JE & Uicker JJ .1980. Theory of Machinery and Mechanism. McGraw Hill.

FMPE 602 SIMULATION MODELLING IN FARM MACHINERY AND 2(2+0)

POWER ENGINEERING
Theory
UNIT I
System performance and modelling methodologies – transformation of units of measurement –
dimensional homogeneity. Buckingham’s Pi Theorem. Simulation for system modelling,
Formulations of simulation model, validation and testing of the simulation model.
UNIT II
Experimentation with physical models and their application in farm machinery design.
Sensitivity of models, scale effects, scale factors. Use of models. Complete similarity,
kinematics and dynamic similarity. Model laws, empirical methods in model engineering.
Principle of similarity in mathematical investigations. Mathematical modelling and its
limitations, etc.
UNIT III

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Mathematical modelling through ordinary differential equation of first order, second order,
partial differential equations. Similarity conditions and abstract parameters determining
characteristics of engines. Similitude in tillage tool studies, prediction models for traction
devices.
Practical
Problems in simulation models & Buckingham’s Pi theorem.
Problems in scale effects, scale factors and mathematical modelling.
Analysis of modelling behaviour in problems related to tillage, traction and
earthmoving equipment.
Suggested readings
Langhaar HL.1954. Dimensional Analysis and Similitude. McGraw Hill.
Sedov LI. 1991. Similarity and Dimensional Methods in Mechanics. Mir Publ., Moscow.

FMPE 603 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT IN 2(2+0)

FARM POWER AND MACHINERY
Theory
UNIT I
Energy requirement of different operations in agricultural production systems viz. crop,
livestock and aquaculture.
UNIT II
Energy conservation through proper management and maintenance of farm machinery, planning
and management of agricultural production systems for energy conservation and energy returns
assessment.
UNIT III
Development of computer program for efficient energy management in a given agricultural
production system. Energy use planning and forecasting for a given system.
Suggested readings
Mittal JP, Panesar BS, Singh S, Singh CP & Mannan KD. 1987. Energy in Production
Agriculture and Food Processing. ISAE and School of Energy Studies, Ludhiana. ISAE Publ.
Pimental D. 1980. Handbook of Energy Utilization in Agriculture. CRC Press.

FMPE 604 COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF 3(2+1)

FARM MACHINERY
Theory
UNIT I
Introduction to CAD – the design process – modelling using CAD –architecture of CAD system.
Geometric modelling – requirements – geometric construction methods – representation of curve
– desirable modeling facilities. – CAD standards – Graphical Standard system – Exchange of
modeling data.
UNIT II
System analysis – Relevance of system approach to biological systems and engineering systems.
Role of a system analyst in design of a system and development of computer systems.
Characteristics of Agricultural systems. Tools of structured analysis.-The data flow model.
Object oriented approach. Feasibility study – Steps in feasibility analysis – cost analysis. System
design process – structured design.
UNIT III
Application to farm machinery scheduling problem. Application to farm – factory co-ordination
– case study. Design of farm machinery with the help of CAD.
Practical
Practical on CAD software, its uses and application in design of farm machinery.
Design procedures. Exercise on agricultural engineering system analysis.

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Description of the machinery scheduling problem in harvesting and transport system.
Investigation of existing software models – cases studies.
Suggested readings
Chris McMahon & Jimmie Browne. 2000. CAD /CAM/ Principles, Practiceand Manufacturing
Management. Pearson Edu.
Grover Mikell P. 2003. Automation, Production Systems and Computer Integrated
Manufacturing. Prentice-Hall of India.
Radhakrishnan P, Subramanyan S & Raju V. 2003. CAD/CAM/CIM. New Age International.
Rao PN. 2002. CAD/CAM Principles and Applications. Tata McGraw Hill.
Zeid Ibrahim.1998. CAD/CAM Theory and Practice. Tata McGraw Hill.

FMPE 605 MACHINERY FOR NATURAL RESOURCE 4(3+1)

MANAGEMENT AND PRECISION FARMING
Theory
UNIT I
Functional design, specifications, requirements and working of farm machinery needed for
natural resources management like rotavator, Precision sowing and planting machines, laser
guided leveller, power sprayer ,straw chopper cum spreader, straw bailer , combine harvester
etc.
UNIT II
Ag GPS parallel swathing option, data base management, functional systems documentation.
Application of relevant software.
UNIT III
An introduction to precision farming. GIS/GPS positioning system for precision farming, Yield
monitoring and mapping, soil sampling and analysis. Computers and Geographic information
systems. Precision farming- Issues and conditions. Role of electronics in farm machinery for
precision farming.
UNIT IV
Engineering fundamentals related to earth moving machinery: Swell, shrinkage and compaction
measurements. Use of tractors & Crawlers and effects of altitude & temperature on their
performance. Grade resistance and gradability
UNIT V
Land cleaning and reclamation equipment. Land leveling equipment. Power shovels, drag lines,
cam shells. Rubber tire for earth moving machinery. Trenching machineries and wagons.
Economic analysis of land development machinery. Application of PERT and CPM to the
problems related to land development.
Practical
Introduction to GIS and GPS, study of models vis-à-vis farm machinery usage.
Precision farming using GIS and GPS – case study.
Study the mechanism of power shovels, drag lines, earth diggers, clamshells etc. earth work
estimation, unit cost of operation, work scheduling, machinery maintenance, entrepreneurship
Suggested readings
De Mess M. N. Fundamental of Geographic Information System. John Willy and Sons, New
York
Dutta SK. 1987. Soil conservation and land management. International distributors, Dehradun.
Kuhar, John. E. 1977. The precision farmimg guide for agriculturalist. Lori J. Dhabalt, USA.
Lille Sand, T and Kaiffer, R. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, John Willy and Sons,
London.
Nichols HL& Day DH.1998. Moving the earth. The work book of excavation. Mcgraw Hill.
Peurifoy RL 1956.Construction, planning, equipment and methods. Mcgraw Hill
Sabbins, F. Remote Sensing Principle and Interpretation. Freeman, New York
Singh G.1991. Manual of soil and water conservation engineering. Oxford and IBH, Co.

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Sigma & Jagmohan.1976. Earth moving machinery. Oxford & IBH
Wood & Stuart. 1977. Earth moving machinery. Prentice Hall.

FMPE 606 ADVANCES IN HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRO 2(2+0)

PNEUMATIC CONTROLS
Theory
UNIT I
Fluid power, its advantages, properties of hydraulic fluids, viscosity, bulk modulus, density.
Concepts of energy of hydraulic systems, laws of fluid flow.
UNIT II
Distribution system, pressure rating of tubing and hoses, couplings. Basics of hydraulic flow and
hydraulic circuit analysis – pumps, types and theory of operation. Pressure intensifiers. Fluid
power actuators, hydraulic rams, gear motors, piston motors and their performance
characteristics, electro hydraulic motors and hydrostatic transmissions, control components.
UNIT III
Directional pressure safety and servo valves. Hydraulic circuit design. Regenerative pump
unloading, pressure intensifier circuits. Speed control of hydraulic motors, mechanical hydraulic
servo systems for tractors.
UNIT IV
Pneumatic circuits – properties of air. Compressors, control elements. Design of pneumatic
circuits. Electrical control for fluid power circuits. Electronic sensors/ circuits used as controls in
modern farm equipment. Maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and devices. Trouble
shooting.
Suggested readings
Anthony Esposito. 2003. Fluid Power with Applications. Pearsons Edu.
Krutz G.1984. Design of Agricultural Machines. John Wiley & Sons.
Merritt HE. 1991. Hydraulic Control System. John Wiley a& Sons.
Majumdar SR. 2003. Oil Hydraulic System. Tata McGraw Hill.

FMPE 607 ADVANCES IN ERGONOMICS 3(2 +1)

Theory
Unit I
Human limit and differences ,Sensing, The body and performance,
Unit II
Cognitive processing and performance, Perception, problem solving and design making Memory
Motivation
Unit III
Basic design and human factor, interface design, human machine interface, human computer
interface, supporting human performance, selection criteria,
Unit IV
Performance aids, physical and social environments.
Practical
Anthropometric measurement techniques in design, assessment of physical fatigue, physical
stress and work posture, measurement and vibration sound
Suggested readings
Ernest J , Mc Cornik, Mc Graw Hills
Stephen Pheasant, Body space anthropometry, ergonomics and design of work, Taylor and
Francis Ltd, London
E Grandjean, Fitting the tank to the man, Taylors and francis Ltd. London

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B) Minor Subjects
FMPE 621 MECHANISM ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS 3(3+0)
Theory
UNIT I
Introduction to kinematics of mechanisms, kinematic analysis and synthesis, mobility and
degree of freedom of a mechanism, systematics of mechanisms deriving other mechanisms from
linkages.
UNIT II
Relative motion, instantaneous center method, Kennedy’s theorem. Graphical and analytical
methods of displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis, Computer – Aided analysis of
mechanisms.
UNIT III
Dimensional synthesis of linkages for path generation, function generation and rigid-body
guidance problems. Graphical techniques. Relative pole method and method of inversion etc.
Analytical kinematics synthesis of linkages, Freudenstein’s method, Loop closure equations
based on complex variable approach
UNIT IV
Kinematics of gears-Analysis of epicyclic gear trains. Synthesis of gear trainscompound and
epicyclic. Cam – follower system; standard follower motions and combinations, importance of
follower acceleration in cam system dynamics, terms related to cam deisgn- their mportance.
Cam synthesis – graphical cam profile layout for a desired follower motion.
Analytical determination of cam profile co-ordinates for disc cam operating common types of
follower.
Suggested readings
George N Sandor & Arthur G Erdman.1984. Advanced Mechanism Design - Analysis and
Synthesis. Vols. I, II. Prentice Hall.
Norton. 2003. Design of Machinery - An Introduction to the Synthesis andAnalysis of
Mechanisms and Machines. McGraw Hill.
Shigley Vicker. 2007. Theory of Machines and Mechanisms. McGraw Hill.

FMPE 622 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Strain and stress, Strain relationship, Strain gauges mechanical, optical, electrical, acoustical and
pneumatic etc and their use. Different types of electric strain gauges, Semiconductor gauges.
UNIT II
Rosette analysis, Train gauge circuits, Strain measurements at high temperatures. Two
dimensional & three dimensional photo elastic method of strain analysis.
UNIT III
Bifringent coatings and scattered light in photo elasticity, Brittle coating methods, Moire method
of strain analysis, Grid Method of strain analysis, Photoelastic strain gauges.
Practical
Measurement of strain with strain gauge. Photo elastic methods and Moire’s apparatus.
Suggested readings
Srinath LS.1984. Experimental Stress Analysis. Tata McGraw Hill.
Singh Sadhu. 1982. Experimental Stress Analysis. Khanna Publ.
Dally J.W. & W.F. Riley, 1990. Experimental Stress Analysis. Tata McGraw Hill

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AE 503 APPLIED INSTRUMENTATION 3(2+1)
Theory
UNIT I
Basic instrumentation systems and transducer principles. Displacement Transducers:
Potentiometer, LVDT, Piezoelectric and capacitive transducers. Digital Transducers. Velocity
transducers – Analog and Digital
UNIT II
Acceleration and absolute motion measurement. Force transducer _ Strain Gauge, Hydraulic
load cell, Cantilever type and Probing ring. Method of separation of force – Torque, Power and
Energy measuring techniques.
UNIT III
Temperature measurement using Bi-metals, PTRs, Thermistors, Thermocouples, Electronic IC
sensors and Pyrometers. Heat flux measurement. Humidity measurement – Dry and Wet bulb,
Hair hygrometer and Humister. Soil and Grain moisture transducers, pressure measurement –
Manometers, Bourdon Tube, Diaphragm type transducer. High pressure and vacuum sensing
techniques.
UNIT IV
Flow transducers, Positive displacement, venturimeter, Rotameter, Drag force, Ultrasonic,
Electromagnetic, Hot wire anemometers. Time and frequency measurement.
UNIT V
Level measurement, OD and pH measurement, PCO2 and grain quality measurement.
Biomedical measurement – BP, ECG etc., Ultrasonic flaw detection, Spectroscopy.
Practical
Study the characteristics of various transducers : Potentiometer, LVDT, Proximity sensors and
Photo pickups, Load cell, Thermistor and Thermocouple, LM 335/AD 590se of various Analog
interfacing blocks:Attenuators, Amplifiers, A/D converters, Filters, digital interfaces using
Wave shapers and level shifters.
Practice of using interfaces and developing suitable software for data acquisition through
PC/Microcomputer: Use of Microcomputer kit, Study the use of 8255 I/O IC, Study the use of
printer port in a PC. Data acquisition through PC/Kit.
Suggested readings
Doebelin EO.1990. Measurement Systems Applications and Design. Tata McGraw Hill.
Nakra BC &Chaudhary KK. 2004. Instrumentation Measurement and Analysis. Tata McGraw
Hill.
Sawhney AK. 2008. Electrical & Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation. Dhanpat Rai &
Sons.

STAT 601 OPERATIONAL RESEARCH 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Nature, methods, impact and scope of operational research; linear programming and integer
programming models and applications. Network terminology, shortest route and minimal
spanning tree problems, maximal flow problem, project planning and control with PERT and
CPM.
UNIT II
System approach in farm machinery management and application of programming techniques to
the problems of farm power and machinery selection.
UNIT III
Maintenance and scheduling of operations. Replacement of old machines, repair and
maintenance of agricultural machinery, inventory control of spare parts, work study,
productivity, method study. First order Markov chains and their applications in sales forecasting
and in problems of inventory control and modeling of workshop processes and quality control.
UNIT IV

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Time and motion study. Man-machine task system in farm operations, planning of work system
in agriculture. Computer application in selection of power units and to optimize mechanization
system.
Practical
Management problems and case studies.
Suggested readings
Carville LA. 1980. Selecting Farm Machinery. Louisiana Cooperative Extn.Service Publication.
Culpin C & Claude S. 1950. Farm Mechanization; Costs and Methods. McGraw Hill.
Culpin C & Claude S. 1968. Profitable Farm Mechanization. Crosby Lockwood & Sons.
FAO.1984. Agricultural Engineering in Development: Selection of Mechanization Inputs.
Agricultural Service Bulletin.
Hunt D. 1977. Farm Power and Machinery Management. Iowa State University Press.
Waters WK. 1980. Farm Machinery Management Guide. Pennsylvania Agric. Extn. Service Spl.
Circular No. 1992
Stephen J Klin.1965. Similitude and Approximation Theory. McGraw Hill.

RES 622 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY 3(2+1)

CONVERSION SYSTEMS
Theory
UNIT I
Energy cycle of the earth; water flow and storage; ocean currents and tides. Energy heat flow
and energy storage; photosynthesis and biomass; renewable energy sources.
UNIT II
Thermodynamics of energy conversion; conversion of solar energy, wind energy, water flows,
heat, biomass, etc.; other conversion processes.
UNIT III
Development and use of biogas, alcohols and plant oils, plant oil esters in I.C.engines. Study of
various parameters for measuring the performance of the output.
UNIT IV
Design of bio-fuel production units: design of gasifiers, gas flow rates, biogas plants.
Establishment of esterification plant, fuel blending.
Practical
Problems related to designing and analysis for conversion of renewable energy systems
Suggested readings
Boyle Godfrey. 1996. Renewable Energy: Power for Sustainable Future. Oxford Univ. Press.
Culp AW. 1991. Principles of Energy Conservation. Tata McGraw Hill.
Duffle JA & Beckman WA. 1991. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. John Wiley.
Garg HP & Prakash J.1997. Solar Energy - Fundamental and Application. Tata McGraw Hill.
Grewal NS, Ahluwalia S, Singh S & Singh G. 1997. Hand Book of Biogas Technology. Solar
Energy Fundamentals and Applications. TMH New Delhi.
Mittal KM. 1985. Biomass Systems: Principles & Applications. New Age International.
Odum HT & Odum EC. 1976. Energy Basis for Man and Nature. Tata McGraw Hill.
Rao SS & Parulekar BB.1999. Non-conventional, Renewable and Conventional . Khanna Publ.
Sukhatme SP.1997. Solar Energy - Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage. 2nd Ed. Tata
McGraw Hill.

RES 623 ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING 3(2+1)

Theory
Human, animal, mechanical energy sources, fuel: solid, liquid, gaseous, crop production energy,
plantation, rained, irrigated, tractor owned, bullock frames, crop rotation and energy needs, agro
industries/ processing and energy needs, animal raising, domestic purpose, emerge requirements,
energy use patterns, different categories of farmers, resource use pattern, input/ output ratio,
energy inflow in village ecosystem, self sufficiency in energy, system planning for energy

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conservation, Questionnaire and contact procedures for survey, field survey, Yardstick for
energy resource analysis and conservation efficiency, reliability and availability , Economics,
study on energy needs for household, energy budgeting for crop reduction, energy in – flow, out
flow in a atypical village, Energy audit in agro- processing industries like rice mill. oil mill,
poultry, dairy etc. Integrated energy system, scope, planning and design of energy, modeling,
project preparation strategies, socioeconomic and environmental aspect of energy management.
Rural and urban energy planning waste heat recovery. Co-generation with alternate energy
system.
Practical
Preparation of energy census schedule visit to sample farm and date collocation on energetic.
Estimation of energy equivalents for inflow outflow analysis. Intergraded energy planning
exercise for farm. visit to oil mill for energy use pattern date collection visit to sugar mill,
village Gur Industry for energy pattern date collection in Agro industries , Energy analysis for
household sector, Energy planning for village Eco- System. Estimation and energy planning for
mixed and integrated farming system, Case study of energy conservation in a typical agro
industry.
Suggested Readings
Turner, W.C. ( 1997). Energy, management Handbook. Fairmont Press.
Brookfield, V.T. ( 1996), Energy Environment and the Economy: Asian Perspectives Edward
Elgar Publishing
Grubb, M and Walkar. J.( 1992). Emerging Energy Technologies : Impact and Policy
Implication. Dartmouth Pub.
Fowlerm J, H, ( 1975) , Energy and the Environment. McGraw, Hill
Capehart, B.L., Turner W.V. Kennedy, W.J.(1997), Guide to Energy Management Fairmont
Press.
Sornson. H.A. (1983) Energy conservation System. John Willey.
Goldemberg, J. Johnsson, T.B. Reddy, A.K.N. and Williams. R. H. ( 1987) .Energy for a
sustainable world. World resource Institute, USE.
Mittal, K.M. (1997). Non,convetional energy Systems. Principles, Programmers and Prospects,
Sheller Publishing.
Verma S. R. Mittal V.P. & S., Energy Management and conservation in Agricultural
Producation & Food Processing, USG Publishers, Ludhiana.
Kenny W.F., Energy Conservation in Process Industries, Academic Press, Inc. New York.
Renzo. D. J. Cogeneration Technologies and Economics of Process Industries, Noyes Data
Corporation, Park ridges. New Jersey.

RES 624 AGRO-ENERGY AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT 2(2+0)

Theory
UNIT I
Energy resources on the farm: conventional and non-conventional forms of energy and their use.
Heat equivalents and energy coefficients for different agricultural inputs and products. Pattern of
energy consumption and their constraints in production of agriculture. Direct and indirect
energy.
UNIT II
Energy audit of production agriculture, and rural living and scope of conservation.
UNIT III
Identification of energy efficient machinery systems, energy losses and their management.
Energy analysis techniques and methods: energy balance, output and input ratio, resource
utilization, conservation of energy sources.
UNIT IV
Energy conservation planning and practices. Energy forecasting, Energy economics, Energy
pricing and incentives for energy conservation, factors effecting energy economics. Energy
modelling.

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Suggested readings
Kennedy WJ Jr. & Wayne C Turner.1984. Energy Management. Prentice Hall.
Pimental D. 1980. Handbook of Energy Utilization in Agriculture. CRC
Fluck RC & Baird CD.1984. Agricultural Energetics. AVI Publ.
Rai GD. 1998. Non-conventional Sources of Energy. Khanna Publ.
Twindal JW & Anthony D Wier 1986. Renwable Energy Sources. E & F.N. Spon Ltd.
Verma SR, Mittal JP & Surendra Singh 1994. Energy Management andConservation in
Agricultural Production and Food Processing. USG Publ. & Distr., Ludhiana.

C) Supporting Subjects

AE 502 SIMILITUDE IN ENGINEERING 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Dimensions and units.
UNIT II
Dimensional and similarity analysis. Theory of models.
UNIT III
True, distorted and dissimilar models.
UNIT IV
Application to different systems with special reference to Structural and fluid flow systems,
Analogues.
Practical
Equations for the period of simple pendulum. Uniform rectangular cantilever beam.
Spring mass level system. Investigation of extrapolation.
Deflection of a cantilever beam. Prediction of the deflection of a beam
using a model. Analogue model experiments
Suggested readings
Green Murphy.1950. Similitude in Engineering. Ronald Press.
Huntley HE. 1974. Dimensional Analysis. Dover Publ.

MATHS 601 Mathematical Modeling and Software Application 3(1+2)

Theory
UNIT I
Introduction, stages in mathematical modeling, importance of mathematical modeling
UNIT II
Classification of mathematical models. Continuous and discrete models, linear models and its
applications, quadratic models and its applications, exponential models and its applications,
empirical models and its applications.
UNIT III
Introduction to MAT LAB, Desktop tools
UNIT IV
MAT LAB basics: variables and arrays, initialization variables, matrix manipulation, linear
algebra, roots of polynomials, data analysis and statistics. Solution of the mathematical problems
using MAT LAB tools. Graph plotting: 2- D, 3-D, contour.
UNIT V
Simulation of mathematical models using MAT LAB programming.
Practical
Hands on for UNIT III, IV and V.
Suggested Books
Dym, Clive L. Principles of Mathematical modeling.
Chapman, Stephen J. MAT LAB programming for Engineers.

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PFE 605 AGRICULTURAL WASTE AND BY-PRODUCTS UTILIZATION 3(2+1)
Theory
UNIT I
Generation of by-products, agricultural and agro industrial byproducts/wastes, properties, on site
handling, storage and processing.
UNIT II
Collection of wastes, utilization pattern as fuel, agricultural waste fired furnaces: Mechanism,
construction and efficiency, suitability of wastes as fuel, fuel briquettes, briquetting process,
equipment, factors affecting briquetting.
UNIT III
Utilization of wastes for paper production, production of particle board, utilization, by-products
from rice mill, rice husk, rice bran, utilisation.
UNIT IV
Thermo-chemical conversions, densification, combustion and gasification, extraction, biological
conversions, anaerobic digestion, biochemical digestion process, digestion systems, energy from
anaerobic digestion, cellulose degradation, fermentation process.
Practical
Exercises on stepped grate and fixed grate rice husk furnaces, waste fired furnace, briquette
machine, Production of alcohol from waste materials, production and testing of paperboards and
particleboards from agricultural wastes.
Suggested readings
ASAE Standards. 1984. Manure Production and Characteristics.
Bor S Luh (Ed.). 1980. Rice: Production and Utilization. AVI Publ.
Chahal DS.1991. Food, Feed and Fuel from Biomass. Oxford & IBH.
Chakraverty A. 1989. Biotechnology and other Alternative Technologiesfor Utilisation of
Biomass/ Agricultural Wastes. Oxford & IBH.
David C Wilson. 1981. Waste Management - Planning, Evaluation,Technologies. Oxford.
Donald L Klass & Emert H George 1981. Fuels from Biomass and Wastes.Ann. Arbor. Science
Publ.
Srivastava PK, Maheswari RC & Ohja TP. 1995. Biomass Briquetting andUtilization. Jain Bros.
USDA 1992. Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook. USDA.
Wilfred A Cote.1983. Biomass Utilization. Plenum Press.

MATH 602 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES 2(1+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Single-variable optimization algorithms; Optimal problem formulation, Optimization
algorithms.
Optimality criteria, Bracketing methods, Region-elimination methods, Point-estimation method,
Gradient based methods, Root finding using optimization techniques.
UNIT II
Multi-variable optimization algorithms: Unidirectional search, Direct search methods, Gradient
based methods.
UNIT III
Constrained optimization algorithms: Knhn-Tucker conditions, Transformation methods.
UNIT IV
Sensitivity analysis, Direct search for constrained minimization, Kinearized search, techniques,
feasible direction method, Generalized reduced gradient method, Gradient projection method.
UNIT V
Specialized algorithms: Integer programming, Geometric programming.
UNIT VI
Non-traditional optimization algorithms: Generic algorithms, simulated annealing, Global
optimization.

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Practical
Hands on for UNIT I to IV
Suggested Book
Deb K; Optimization for engineering design, Algorithms and examples, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi 1996.

STAT 531 DATA ANALYSIS USING STATISTICAL PACKAGES 3 (2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Use of software packages for: summarization and tabulation of data; Descriptive statistics:
Graphical representation of data, Exploratory data analysis.
UNIT- II
Fitting and testing the goodness of fit of discrete and continuous probability distributions;
Testing of hypothesis based on large sample test statistics; Testing of hypothesis using chi-
square, t and f statistics.
UNIT III
Concept of analysis of variance and covariance of data for single factor, multi-factor; one way
and multi-classified experiments, contrast analysis, multiple comparisons.
UNIT IV
Analysis of mixed models; Estimation of variance components; Testing the significance of
contrast; correlation and regression including multiple regression.
UNIT V
Discriminate function; Factor analysis; Principal component analysis; of time series data, fitting
of non-linear models; Time series data; Spatial analysis; Neural networks.
Practical:
Use of software packages for summarization and tabulation of data, obtaining descriptive
statistics, graphical representation of data; Fitting and testing the goodness of fit of probability
distributions; Testing the hypotheses for one sample t-test, two sample t-test, paired t-test, test
for large sample-chi-squares test, F-test, one way analysis of variance, contrast and its testing,
fixed effect models-analysis of unbalance data set s, testing and significance of contrasts,
Estimation of variance components in unbalanced data sets- maximum likelihood, ANOVA,
REML, and partial correlation, dissimilarity measures, similarity measures; Linear regression,
Multiple regression, Regression plots, Variable selection, Fitting of growth models curve
estimation models, Factor analysis. Principal component analysis-obtaining principal
component, spectral composition; Analysis of time series data- fitting of ARIMA models,
working out moving averages, Spatial analysis; Neural networks.
Suggested Book:
Atkinson AC. 1985 Plots Transformation and Regression. Oxford University Press.
Chambers JM, Cleveland WS, kleiner B & Tukey PA. 1993. Graphical Methods for Data
Analysis. Wadsworth, Belmont, California.
Chatfield C. 1983. Statistics for Technology. 3 rd Ed. Chapman & Hall.
Chatfield C 1995 Problem solving: A statistician’s Guide. Chapman & Hall
Cleveland WS. 1985. The Elements of Graphing Data. Wadsworth, Belmont, California.
Ehrenberg ASC. 1982. A Printer in Data Reduction. John Wiley.
Erickson BH & Nosanchuk TA. 1992 Understanding Data 2nd Ed. Open University Press,
Milton Keynes.
Snell EJ & Simpson HR. 1991. Applied statistics; A Handbook of GENSTAT Analyses.
Chapman & Hall.
Sprent P. 1993. Applied Non-parametric Statistical Methods. 2nd Ed. Chapman & Hall.
Tufte ER. 1983. The Visual Display of Quantitative information. Graphics Press, Cheshire,
Conn.
Velleman PF & Hoaglin DC. 1981. Application, Basics and computing of Exploratory Data
Analysis. Duxbury Press.

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AE 605 PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION 3(2+1)
Theory
UNIT I
An introduction to project management: An overview of project management. The differences
between Project and Program management, Industrial, R& D and social security projects.
UNIT II
Successful initialization and Project Planning; Defining the project scope. Establishing the
project scope and defining project deliverables. Defining and Sequencing of Project
Deliverables. Project scheduling techniques, Market research and forecasting. GMP and
HACCP.
UNIT III
Resource planning: Determining resource requirements and acquiring those resources, Source of
finance, Debt-equity ratio, Debt service coverage ratio, ROI, RONW, Process of soliciting and
selecting vendors for material and services for the project. Cost Management. Establishing the
project budget and analyzing budget variances, techno-economic feasibility analysis.
UNIT IV
Execution of the project plan and Evaluation Project Progress;
Execution of the project plan and activities required to create the project team, monitor progress
against the plan, and keep the project on track. Capacity utilization, Break even point.
UNIT V
Risk Identification and Analysis: Identify risky events, measure the element of risk, and
develop responses to high-risk events. Establishing the project Management Team Identifying
project team members, and structuring a successful project team. Keeping the Project on Track
The quality process, Project’s quality standards and how performance to those standards will be
measured. Managing Project change Handling formal and informal change, how to identify and
evaluate change, and incorporate change into the project plan.
Practical
Preparation of model detailed project report for a small scale food processing unit and its power
point presentation, case studies of various food products, projections planning for sales target
achievements, Risk analysis for financial and technical feasibilities of the projects, project
appraisal methods as applied to selected projects.
Suggested Books
Pavlyak MM. 200. System Survival Guide, Ruby Moon Press.
Thomsett TC. 1990. the Little Book of Project Management. American Management
Association.

NON-CREDIT COMPULSORY COURSES

PGS 501 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES 1(0+1)
Practical
Introduction to library and its services; Role of libraries in education, research and technology
transfer; Classification systems and organization of library; Sources of information- Primary
Sources, Secondary Sources and Tertiary Sources; Intricacies of abstracting and indexing
services (Science Citation Index, Biological Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts, CABI Abstracts,
etc.); Tracing information from reference sources; Literature
survey; Citation techniques/Preparation of bibliography; Use of CD-ROM Databases, Online
Public Access Catalogue and other computerized library services; Use of Internet including
search engines and its resources; e resources access methods.

PGS 502 TECHNICAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 1(0+1)

Practical
Technical Writing - Various forms of scientific writings- theses, technical papers, reviews,
manuals, etc; Various parts of thesis and research communications (title page, authorship
contents page, preface, introduction, review of literature, material and methods, experimental

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results and discussion); Writing of abstracts, summaries, précis, citations etc.; commonly used
abbreviations in the theses and research communications; illustrations, photographs and
drawings with suitable captions; pagination, numbering of tables and illustrations; Writing of
numbers and dates in scientific write-ups; Editing and proof-reading; Writing of a review article.
Communication Skills - Grammar (Tenses, parts of speech, clauses, punctuation marks); Error
analysis (Common errors); Concord; Collocation; Phonetic symbols and transcription; Accentual
pattern: Weak forms in connected speech: Participation in group discussion: Facing an
interview; presentation of scientific papers.
Suggested readings
Chicago Manual of Style. 14th Ed. 1996. Prentice Hall of India.
Collins’ Cobuild English Dictionary. 1995. Harper Collins.
Gordon HM & Walter JA. 1970. Technical Writing. 3rd Ed. Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Hornby AS. 2000. Comp. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English. 6th Ed.
Oxford University Press.
James HS. 1994. Handbook for Technical Writing. NTC Business Books.
Joseph G. 2000. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th Ed. Affiliated East-West
Press.
Mohan K. 2005. Speaking English Effectively. MacMillan India.
Richard WS. 1969. Technical Writing. Barnes & Noble.
Robert C. (Ed.). 2005. Spoken English: Flourish Your Language. Abhishek.
Sethi J & Dhamija PV. 2004. Course in Phonetics and Spoken English. 2nd Ed. Prentice Hall of
India.
Wren PC & Martin H. 2006. High School English Grammar and Composition. S. Chand & Co.

PGS 503 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ITS 1(1+0)

(e-Course) MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
Theory
Historical perspectives and need for the introduction of Intellectual Property Right regime;
TRIPs and various provisions in TRIPS Agreement; Intellectual Property and Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR), benefits of securing IPRs; Indian Legislations for the protection of
various types of Intellectual Properties; Fundamentals of patents, copyrights, geographical
indications, designs and layout, trade secrets and traditional knowledge, trademarks, rotection of
plant varieties and farmers’ rights and biodiversity protection; Protectable subject matters,
protection in biotechnology, protection of other biological materials, ownership and period of
protection; National Biodiversity protection initiatives; Convention on Biological Diversity;
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture; Licensing of
technologies, Material transfer agreements, Research collaboration Agreement, License
Agreement.
Suggested readings
Erbisch FH & Maredia K.1998. Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology.
CABI.
Ganguli P. 2001. Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing Knowledge Economy. McGraw-Hill.
Intellectual Property Rights: Key to New Wealth Generation. 2001. NRDC & Aesthetic
Technologies.
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. 2004. State of Indian Farmer. Vol. V.
Technology Generation and IPR Issues. Academic Foundation.
Rothschild M & Scott N. (Ed.). 2003. Intellectual Property Rights in Animal Breeding and
Genetics. CABI.
Saha R. (Ed.). 2006. Intellectual Property Rights in NAM and Other Developing Countries: A
Compendium on Law and Policies. Daya Publ. House.
The Indian Acts - Patents Act, 1970 and amendments; Design Act, 2000;
Trademarks Act, 1999; The Copyright Act, 1957 and amendments; Layout

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Design Act, 2000; PPV and FR Act 2001, and Rules 2003; National Biological Diversity Act,
2003.

PGS 504 BASIC CONCEPTS IN LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 1(0+1)

Practical
Safety measures while in Lab; Handling of chemical substances; Use of burettes, pipettes,
measuring cylinders, flasks, separatory funnel, condensers, micropipettes and vaccupets;
washing, drying and sterilization of glassware; Drying of solvents/chemicals. Weighing and
preparation of solutions of different strengths and their dilution; Handling techniques of
solutions; Preparation of different agro-chemical doses in field and pot applications; reparation
of solutions of acids; Neutralisation of acid and bases; Preparation of buffers of different
strengths and pH values. Use and handling of microscope, laminar flow, vacuum pumps,
viscometer,thermometer, magnetic stirrer, micro-ovens, incubators, sandbath,
waterbath, oilbath; Electric wiring and earthing. Preparation of media and methods of
sterilization; Seed viability testing, testing of pollen viability; Tissue culture of crop plants;
Description of flowering plants in botanical terms in relation to taxonomy
Suggested readings
Furr AK. 2000. CRC Hand Book of Laboratory Safety. CRC Press.
Gabb MH & Latchem WE. 1968. A Handbook of Laboratory Solutions.
Chemical Publ. Co.

PGS 505 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, RESEARCH ETHICS 1(1+0)

(e-Course) AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Theory
UNIT I
History of agriculture in brief; Global agricultural research system: need, scope, opportunities;
Role in promoting food security, reducing poverty and protecting the environment; National
Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and Regional Agricultural Research Institutions;
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR): International Agricultural
Research Centres (IARC), partnership with NARS, role as a
partner in the global agricultural research system, strengthening capacities at national and
regional levels; International fellowships for scientific mobility.
UNIT II
Research ethics: research integrity, research safety in laboratories, welfare of animals used in
research, computer ethics, standards and problems in research ethics.
UNIT III
Concept and connotations of rural development, rural development policies and strategies. Rural
development programmes: Community Development Programme, Intensive agricultural District
Programme, Special group –Area Specific Programme, Integrated Rural Development
Programme (IRDP) Panchayati Raj Institutions, Co-operatives, Voluntary
Agencies/Non-Governmental Organisations. Critical evaluation of rural development policies
and programmes. Constraints in implementation of rural policies and programmes.
Suggested readings
Bhalla GS & Singh G. 2001. Indian Agriculture - Four Decades of Development. Sage Publ.
Punia MS. Manual on International Research and Research Ethics. CCS, Haryana Agricultural
University, Hisar.
Rao BSV. 2007. Rural Development Strategies and Role of Institutions -Issues, Innovations and
Initiatives. Mittal Publ.
Singh K.. 1998. Rural Development - Principles, Policies and Management. Sage Publ.

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PGS 506 DISASTER MANAGEMENT 1(1+0)
(e-Course)
Theory
UNIT I
Natural Disasters- Meaning and nature of natural disasters, their types and effects. Floods,
Drought, Cyclone, Earthquakes, Landslides, Avalanches, Volcanic eruptions, Heat and cold
Waves, Climatic Change: Global warming, Sea Level rise, Ozone Depletion
UNIT II
Man Made Disasters- Nuclear disasters, chemical disasters, biological disasters, building fire,
coal fire, forest fire. Oil fire, air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, Industrial wastewater
pollution, road accidents, rail accidents, air accidents, sea accidents.
UNIT III
Disaster Management- Efforts to mitigate natural disasters at national and global levels.
International Strategy for Disaster reduction. Concept of disaster management, national disaster
management framework; financial arrangements; role of NGOs, Community-based
organizations, and media. Central, State, District and local Administration; Armed forces in
Disaster response; Disaster response: Police and other organizations.
Suggested readings
Gupta HK. 2003. Disaster Management. Indian National Science Academy. Orient Blackswan.
Hodgkinson PE & Stewart M. 1991. Coping with Catastrophe: A Handbook of Disaster
Management. Routledge.
Sharma VK. 2001. Disaster Management. National Centre for Disaster
Management, India

FARM MACHINERY AND POWER ENGINEERING

List of Journals
• Journal of Agricultural Engineering, ISAE, New Delhi
• Journal of Arid Land Research Management
• Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research
• Transactions of American Society of Agricultural Engineers( TASAE)
• Journal of Computer and Electronics in Agriculture
• Journal of Terramechanics
• Indian Journal of Agriculture Sciences
• Agricultural Engineering Today
• Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America(AMA)
• Agricultural Engineering Journal( AIT Bangkok)
• Seed research Journal, New Delhi

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 b. Masters Programmes
Name of the programme: M. Tech. (Agril. Engg.) FMP

Sem Term Course No. Credits Title of the course offered by the department
No. No.
A) Major Subjects
FMPE-501* 4 (3+1) Design of farm power & machinery system
FMPE-502* 3 (2+1) Soil dynamics in tillage & traction
FMPE-503* 3 ( 2+1) Testing and evaluation of tractor and farm equipment
FMPE-504 2 (1+1) System simulation and computer aided problems
solving in engineering
FMPE-507 4 (3+1) Farm machinery dynamics noise and vibration
FMPE-508 3 (2+1) Tractor design
FMPE-509 3 (2+1) Operational research in farm power and machine
management
FMPE-510 3 (2+1) Ergonomics and safety in farm operation
FMPE - 592 1 (0+1) Special Problem
FMPE – 595 NC Industry/Institute Training
B) Minor Subjects
FMPE-505 3 (2+1) Instrumentation and stress analysis
FMPE- 521 2 (0+2) Computer aided system design
C) Supporting Subjects
FMPE-514 1 (0+1) Research methodology
FMPE-531 3 (2+1) Pesticides application techniques
FMPE-532 3 (2+1) Advanced manufacturing technology
STAT- 511 3 (2+1) Statistical methods for applied Sciences
MATHS-502 2 (1+1) Methods of Numerical Analysis
D) Seminar, Special Problem and Case Study
FMPE-591 1 (0+1) Master’s seminar
E) Doctoral Research
FMPE- 599 20 (0+20) Master’s research

* Compulsory
Course Contents
A) Major subjects
FMPE 501 DESIGN OF FARM POWER AND MACHINERY SYSTEMS 4(3+1)
Theory
UNIT I
Modern trends, principles, procedures, fundamentals and economic considerations for design
and development of farm power and machinery systems. Design considerations, procedure and
their applications in agricultural tractors & typical machines. Reliability criteria in design and its
application.
UNIT II
Analytical design considerations of linkages/ components in farm machinery and its application.
UNIT III
Design of selected farm equipments: – tillage, seeding, planting, interculture, plant protection,
harvesting and threshing. Design of rotary, vibrating and oscillating machines.
UNIT IV
Design and selection of matching power unit.
UNIT V

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Safety devices for tractors & farm implements.
Practical
Statement and formulation of design problems.
Design of farm power systems.
Design of mechanisms & prototypes in farm machinery.
Suggested readings
Arther W Judge 1967. High Speed Diesel Engines. Chapman & Hall.
Barger EL, Liljedahl JB & McKibben EC 1967. Tractors and their PowerUnits. Wiley eastern.
Bernacki C, Haman J & Kanafajski CZ.1972. Agricultural Machines Oxford & IBH.
Bindra OS & Singh Harcharan 1971. Pesticides Application Equipments.
Oxford & IBH.
Bosoi ES, Verniaev OV & Sultan-Shakh EG. 1990. Theory, Construction and Calculations of
Agricultural Machinery. Vol. I. Oxonian Press.
Klenin NI, Popov IF & Sakoon VA. 1987. Agricultural Machines. Theory of Operations,
Computing and Controlling Parameters and theCondition of Operation. Amrind Publ.
Lal R & Dutta PC. 1979. Agricultural Engineering (through solved examples). Saroj Parkashan.
Maleev VL. 1945. Internal Combustion Engines. McGraw Hill.
Mathur ML & Sharma RP. 1988. A Course in Internal Combustion Engines. Dhanpat Rai &
Sons.
Ralph Alcock.1986. Tractor Implements System. AVI Publ.
Raymond N, Yong Ezzat A & Nicolas Skiadas 1984. Vehicle Traction Mechanics. Elsevier.
Sharma PC & Aggarwal DK. 1989. A Text Book of Machine Design.
Katson Publishing House.
Theory and Construction. Vol. I. U.S. Dept. of Commerce, National Technical Information
Service, Springfield, Virginia.
Thornhill EW & Matthews GA. 1995. Pesticide Application Equipment forUse in Agriculture.
Vol. II. Mechanically Powered Equipment. FAO Rome.
William. R Gill & Glen E Vanden Berg. 1968. Soil Dynamics in Tillage and Traction.
US Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Yatsuk EP.1981. Rotary Soil Working Machines Construction, Calculation and Design.
American Publ. Co.

FMPE 502 SOIL DYNAMICS IN TILLAGE AND TRACTION 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Dynamic properties of soil and their measurement, stress-strain relationships, theory of soil
failure.
UNIT II
Mechanics of tillage tools and geometry of soil tool system, design parameters and performance
of tillage tools.
UNIT III
Dimensional analysis of different variables related to soil-tyre system; soil vehicle models;
mechanics of steering of farm tractor; special problems of wet land traction and floatation.
UNIT IV
Introduction of traction devices, tyres-types, function & size, their selection; mechanics of
traction devices. Deflection between traction devices and soil, slippage and sinkage of wheels,
evaluation and prediction of traction performance, design of traction and transport devices. Soil
compaction by agricultural vehicles and machines.
Practical
Relationship of soil parameters to the forces acting on tillage tools,
Wheel slippage and tyre selection,
design and performance of traction devices and soil working tools.

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Suggested readings
Daniel Hill. 1962. Fundamentals of Soil Physics. Academic Press.
Gill & Vandenberg.1968. Soil Dynamics in Tillage and Traction. Supdt. Of Documents, U.S.
Govt. Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Sineokov GN. 1965. Design of Soil Tillage Machines. INSDOC, New Delhi.
Terzaghi K & Peck Ralph B.1967. Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practices. John Wiley &
Sons.

FMPE 503 TESTING AND EVALUATION OF AND FARM EQUIPMENT TRACTORS

3(2+1)
Theory
UNIT I
Types of tests; test procedure, national and international codes.
UNIT II
Test equipment; usage and limitations. Power losses in dynamometers and hydraulic test
equipment.
UNIT III
Prototype feasibility testing and field evaluation. Laboratory and field testing of selected farm
equipment. Non-destructive testing techniques.
UNIT IV
Tractor performance testing, evaluation and interpretation of results.
UNIT V
Review and interpretation of test reports. Case studies.
Practical
Laboratory and field testing of selected farm equipment.
Interpretation and reporting of test results.
Material testing and its chemical composition.
Accelerated testing of fast wearing components.
Non-destructive testing techniques.
Suggested readings
Anonymous. 1983. RNAM Test Code & Procedures for Farm Machinery. Technical Series 12.
Barger EL, Liljedahl JB & McKibben EC. 1967. Tractors and their PowerUnits. Wiley Eastern.
Indian Standard Codes for Agril. Implements. Published by ISI, New Delhi.
Inns FM. 1986. Selection, Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machines and Equipment.
FAO Service Bull. No. 115.
Lal R & Dutta PC. 1979. Agricultural Engineering (through solve examples).
Saroj Parkashan,
Metha ML, Verma SR, Mishra SK & Sharma VK. 1995. Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural
Machinery. National Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Ludhiana.
Nebraska Tractor Test Code for Testing Tractor, Nebraska, USA.
Smith DW, Sims BG & O’Neill D H. 2001. Testing and Evaluation of Agricultural Machinery
and Equipment - Principle and Practice.
FAO Agricultural Services Bull. 110.

FMPE 504 SYSTEM SIMULATION AND COMPUTER AIDED 2(1+1)

PROBLEM SOLVING IN ENGINEERING
Theory
UNIT I
Concept, advantages and limitation of dimensional analysis, dimensions and units, fundamental
and derived units, systems of units, conversion of units of measurement, conversion of
dimensional constants, conversion of equations in different units, complete set of dimensionless
products and their formulation methods- the Rayleigh’s method, Buckingham’s Pi theorem and
other methods.

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UNIT II
Mathematical modeling and engineering problem solving.
UNIT III
Computers and softwares – software development process – Algorithm design, – program
composition- quality control- documentation and maintenance – software strategy.
UNIT IV
Approximation- round off errors- truncation errors. Nature of simulation systems models and
simulation- discreet event simulation- time advance mechanisms- components of discreet event
simulation model. Simulation of singular server que- programme organization and logic-
development of algorithm.
UNIT V
Solving differential equation on computers- modeling engineering systems with ordinary
differential equations- solution techniques using computers.

Suggested readings
Averill M. Law & W David Kelton.2000. Simulation Modeling and Analysis. McGraw Hill.
Balagurusamy E. 2000. Numerical Methods. Tata McGraw Hill.
Buckingham E. 1914. On Physical Similar System. Physical Reviews 4: 345.
Langhar H. 1951. Dimensional Analysis and Theory of Models. John Wiley & Sons.
Murphy J. 1950. Similitude in Engineering. The Roland Press Co. Robert J Schilling
Sandra L Harries. 2002. Applied Numerical Methodsfor Engineers Using MATLAB and C.
Thomson Asia.
Simpson OJ. 2000. Basic Statistics. Oxford & IBH.
Singh RP. 2000. Computer Application in Food Technology. Academic Press.
Steven Chopra & Raywond Canale. 1989. Introduction to Computing forEngineers. McGraw
Hill.
Veerarajan T & Ramachnadran T. 2004. Numerical Methods with Programmes in C and C++.
Tata McGraw Hill.
Wilks SS. 1962. Mathematical Statistics. John Wiley & Sons.

FMPE 507 FARM MACHINERY DYNAMICS, NOISE & VIBRATIONS 4(3+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Principles of soil working tools: shares, discs, shovels, sweeps and blades, rota-tillers and
puddlers.
UNIT II
Metering of seeds and granular fertilizers with various mechanism, effect of various parameters
on distribution of seed and fertilizer in seed cum fertilizer drills and planters, flow of seeds and
fertilizers through tubes and boots. Kinematics of transplanters.
UNIT III
Theory of atomization, specific energy for atomization, electrostatic spraying and dusting, spray
distribution patterns. Kinematics of reapers/harvesting machines. Theory of mechanical
separation of grains from ear heads/pods. Parameters affecting performance of threshers,
aerodynamic properties of straw and grain mixture, theory of root crop harvesters, power
requirement of various components of field machines.
UNIT IV
Noise and vibration theory- Definition, units and parameters of measurement and their
importance. Types of vibrations- free and forced, in damped and without damped analysis of
one, two and multiple degree of freedom systems and their solution using Newton’s motion,
energy method, longitudinal, transverse and torsional vibrations, Raleigh’s methods, Lagrange
equation.
UNIT V

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Introduction of transient vibration in systems, vibration of continuous media. Balancing of
single rotating weight and number of weights in same plane and different planes. Complete
balancing of reciprocating parts of engine
Practical
Study of vibration measurement and analysis equipment,
Study of different vibration measurement and evaluation,
Measurement and analysis of vibration on different components of thresher, combine, reaper,
power tiller and tractor.
Determination of modulus of elasticity, rigidity, and MI by free vibration test.
Evaluation of logarithmic decrement and damping factor.
Whirling of shaft. Heat motion in two pendulum system.
Detailed analysis of multi- degree of freedom system.
Suggested readings
Ballaney PL. 1974. Theory of Machines. Khanna Publ.
Bosoi ESO, Verniaev V, Smirnov & Sultan-Shakh EG. 1990. Theory,Construction and
Calculations of Agricultural Machinery. Vol. I. Oxonian Press Pvt. Ltd. No.56.
Getzlaff GE. 1993. Comparative Studies on Standard Plough Body. Engineering Principles of
Agricultural Machines. ASAE Text Book No. 6.
Grover GK. 1996. Mechanical Vibrations. New Chand & Bros., Roorkee.
Harris CM & Crede CE. 1976. Shock and Vibration Hand Book. McGraw Hill.
Holowenko AR. 1967. Dynamics of Machinery. McGraw Hill.
Kelly SG. 2000. Fundamental of Mechanical Vibration. 2nd Ed. McGraw Hill.
Kepner RA, Bainer R & Berger EL. 1978. Principles of Farm Machinery. AVI Publ. Co.
Klenin NI, Popov IF & Sakoon VA. 1987. Agricultural Machines. Theory of Operations,
Computing and Controlling Parameters and the Condition of Operation. Amrind Publ. Co.
Marples.1969. Dynamics of Machines. McGraw Hill.
Meirovitch L. 1986. Elements of Vibration Analysis. 2nd Ed. McGraw Hill.
Nartov PS. 1985. Disc Soil Working Implements. A. A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
Srivastav AC. 2001. Elements of Farm Machinery. Oxford & IBH.
Steidal.1986. Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations. Wiley International & ELBS Ed.
William T Thomson. 1993. Theory of Vibration with Application. Prentice Hall.

FMPE 508 TRACTOR DESIGN 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Technical specifications of tractors available in India, modern trends in tractor design and
development, special design features of tractors in relation to Indian agriculture.
UNIT II
Parameters affecting design of tractor engine and their selection. Design of fuel efficient engine
components and tractor systems like transmission, steering, front suspension, hydraulic system
& hitching, chassis, driver’s seat, work-place area and controls. Tire selection
UNIT III
Mechanics of tractor. Computer aided design and its application in agricultural tractors.
Practical
Extensive practices on the packages mentioned in the theory.
Suggested readings
Arther W Judge 1967. High Speed Diesel Engines. Chapman & Hall.
Barger EL, Liljedahl JB & McKibben EC. 1967. Tractors and their PowerUnits. Wiley Eastern.
Macmillan RH. The Mechanics of Tractor - Implement Performance,Theory and Worked
Example. University of Melbourne.
Maleev VL. 1945. Internal Combustion Engines. McGraw Hill.
Ralph Alcock 1986. Tractor Implements System. AVI Publ. Co.

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FMPE 509 OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN FARM 3(2+1)
POWER & MACHINERY MANAGEMENT
Theory
UNIT I
Nature, methods, impact and scope of operational research; linear programming and integer
programming models and applications. Network terminology, shortest route and minimal
spanning tree problems, maximal flow problem, project planning and control with PERT and
CPM.
UNIT II
System approach in farm machinery management and application of programming techniques to
the problems of farm power and machinery selection.
UNIT III
Maintenance and scheduling of operations. Replacement of old machines, repair and
maintenance of agricultural machinery, inventory control of spare parts, work study,
productivity, method study. First order Markov chains and their applications in sales forecasting
and in problems of inventory control and modeling of workshop processes and quality control.
UNIT IV
Time and motion study. Man-machine task system in farm operations, planning of work system
in agriculture. Computer application in selection of power units and to optimize mechanization
system.
Practical
Management problems and case studies.
Suggested readings
Carville LA. 1980. Selecting Farm Machinery. Louisiana Cooperative Extn.Service Publication.
Culpin C & Claude S. 1950. Farm Mechanization; Costs and Methods. McGraw Hill.
Culpin C & Claude S. 1968. Profitable Farm Mechanization. Crosby Lockwood & Sons.
FAO.1984. Agricultural Engineering in Development: Selection of Mechanization Inputs.
Agricultural Service Bulletin.
Hunt D. 1977. Farm Power and Machinery Management. Iowa State University Press.
Waters WK. 1980. Farm Machinery Management Guide. Pennsylvania Agric. Extn. Service Spl.
Circular No. 1992

FMPE 510 ERGONOMOCS AND SAFETY IN FARM OPERATIONS 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Concept and design criteria for optimum mutual adjustment of man and his work: Importance of
ergonomics and its application in agriculture, liberation and transfer of energy in human body,
concept of indirect calorimeter, work physiology in various agricultural tasks.
UNIT II
Physiological stress indices and their methods of measurement: Mechanical efficiency of work,
fatigue and shift work.
UNIT III
Anthropometry and Biomechanics: Anthropometric data and measurement techniques, joint
movement and method of measurement, analysis and application of anthropometric data,
measurement of physical and mental capacities.
UNIT IV
Human limitations in relation to stresses and demands of working environments. Mechanical
environment; noise and vibration and their physiological effects, thermal environment; heat
stress, thermal comfort, effect on performance and behavior, field of vision, color
discrimination, general guidelines for designing visual display, safety standards at work place
during various farm operations and natural hazards on the farm. Farm safety legislation.
UNIT V

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Man-machine system concept. Human factors in adjustment of man and his work. Design
aspects of foot and hand controls on tractors and farm equipment. Design of operator’s seat for
tractors and agricultural equipment.
Practical
Laboratory experiments on measurement of physical and mental capacities
and limitations of human-being in relation to the stress and environment,
Anthropometric measurements, study of human response to dust, noise and
vibrations, case studies on ergonomics.
Suggested readings
Bridger RS. 1995. Introduction to Ergonomics. McGraw Hill.
Charles D Reese. 2001. Accident / Incident Prevention Techniques. Taylor & Francis.
Gavriel Salvendy. 1997. Hand Book of Human Factors and Ergonomics. John Wiley & Sons.
Kromer KHE. 2001. Ergonomics. Prentice Hall.
Mathews J & Knight AA.1971. Ergonomics in Agricultural Design. National Institute of Agric.
Engineering, Wrest Park Silsoe, Bedford.
Mathews J Sanders, Cormicks MS & MCEj. 1976. Human Factors in Engineering and Design.
4th Ed. McGraw Hill.
William D McArdle. 1991. Exercise Physiology.1991. Lea & Febiger.
Zander J. 1972. Principles of Ergonomics. Elsevier.
Zander J.1972. Ergonomics in Machine Design. Elsevier.

FMPE -592 Special Problem 1(0+1)

Any related problem based on students requirement

FMPE -595 INDUSTRY / INSTITUTE TRAINING 1(0+1) (NC)

Theory
In-plant training in the relevant farm power and machinery industry during manufacturing,
assembly and testing of the machines and equipment. To study the actual working of the
equipment and various unit operations. The evaluation will be based on the written report of the
student and the comments of the factory managers. The duration of training shall be three
weeks. The student shall be required to do training in the institute other than the institute in
which he/she is enrolled.

B) Minor Subjects
FMPE 505 APPLIED INSTRUMENTATION IN FARM 3( 2+1)
MACHINERY AND STRESS ANALYSIS
Theory
UNIT I
Strain and stress, strain relationship, strain gauges. Mechanical, optical, electrical acoustical and
pneumatic etc. and their use. Various methods of determining srain/stresses experimentally.
Measuring devices for displacement (linear and rotational), velocity, force, torque and shaft
power. Strain gauges: types and their application in two and three dimensional force
measurement. Design and analysis of strain gauges.
UNIT II
Introduction to functional elements of instruments. Active and passive transducers, Analog and
digital modes, Null and deflection methods. Performance characteristics of instruments
including static and dynamic characteristics.
UNIT III
Devices for measurement of temperature, relative humidity, pressure, sound, vibration, flow etc.
Recording devices and their type. Measuring instruments for calorific value of solid, liquid, and
gaseous fuels.Measurement of gas composition using GLC.

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UNIT IV
Basic signal conditioning devices - data acquisition system – micro computers for measurement
and data acquisition. Data storage and their application.
Practical
Calibration of instruments, Experiment on LVDT, strain gauge transducer,
inductive and capacitive pick ups,
Speed measurement using optical devices, vibration measurement exercises , making of
thermocouples and their testing-
Basic electronic circuits and application of linear ICs.
Suggested readings
Ambrosius EE. 1966. Mechanical Measurement and Instruments. The Ronald Press.
BeckwithTG. 1996. Mechanical Measurements. Addison-Wesley.
Doeblin EO. 1966. Measurement System - Application and Design. McGraw Hill.
Ernest O Doebelin.1995. Measurement Systems - Application and Design. McGraw Hill.
Holman P 1996. Experimental Methods for Engineers. McGraw Hill.
Nachtigal CL. 1990. Instrumentation and Control. Fundamentals and Application. John Wiley
& Sons.
Oliver FJ. 1971. Practical; Instrumentation Transducers. Hayden Book Co.
Perry CC & Lissner HR.1962. The Strain Gauge Primer. McGraw Hill.

FMPE 521 COMPUTER AIDED SYSTEM DESIGN 2 (0+2)

Practical
Introduction to computer aided design, Geometric modeling and interactive graphics, Computer
aided analysis and synthesis of common mechanical components. Application of numerical
methods and optimal techniques to machine design problems. Computer aided selection of
standard mechanical components. Introduction to FEM.
Preparation of engineering drawings of machine / implement components, design of plough
share / furrow openers / plough discs, and other components of farm machinery, preparation of
bill of material and costing.
Suggested Books
Rammmurty, T. 2001. Computer Aided Mechanical Design and Analysis. Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi.
Mukhopadhyay, M. 2000. Matrix, Finite Element, Computer and Structural analysis, Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd.
Krishnamooorty, G. 2001. Finite Element Analysis. Theory and Programming. Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.
Knudra, C.V. 2000. Numerical Control and Computer Aided Manufacturing. Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.
Zeid, K. 2000. CAD/CAM Theory and Pratice. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

RES -501 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 3(2+1)

Theory
Solar energy solar radiation. radiation exchange process. solar collection. thermosyphon effect;
solar applications; direct and indirect heating, cooling, refrigeration. drying, dehydration.
Sterilization; Pasteurization; cooking; power generation, biological conversion of solar energy;
greenhouse agriculture, performance evaluation, economics of solar energy systems, solar
energy materials & energy storage. Energy from biomass and wastes; Production, distribution,
sources, plant, human animal and municipal waste, properties, composition, treatments,
recycling, anaerobic digestion; crop residues and animal waste digestion, biogas; producer gas
engines. Liquid fuels; Ethanol, methanol, anaerobic and aerobic fermentation, Wind energy;
velocity and power duration curves, wind mill parameters, power, torque characteristics; design
and performance of rotors, wind mill structure design; solar pv systems.
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Calorific value estimation of biogas and producer gas, Design and benefit analysis of
community biogas plant, Measurement of heat balance over a flat plate collector, Solar powered
refrigeration system. Natural convection and forced convection solar dryers. Conduction,
convection, radiation efficiency measurement- simulated anaerobic studies. Solid state
fermentation. Study of ethanol and methanol plants, solar pv characteristics.
Suggested Reading
Culp, A.W. (1991) Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw Hill pub. Co Inc.
Odum. H.T. and Odum, E.C. (1976) Energy Basis For Man and Nature. Mc Graw, Hill
Pub.Co.Inc.
Garg, H.P. and Praksh J. (1976) Solar Energy- Fundamentals and Applications. Tata Mc Graw,
Hill pub.Co.Inc.
Sukhatmes,S.P. ( 1997 ) Solar Energy- Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage Tata Mc
Graw Hill. pub. Cp. Ltd.New Delhi.
Duffie, J.A. and Beckman W.A. (1991) Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. John Willey,
New York.
Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A.D. (1986) Renewable Energy Sources, E & FN Spon Ltd. London.
Rai G.D. (2001) Non Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, Delhi.

RES 505 AGRO-ENERGY AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT 2(2+0)

Theory
UNIT I
Energy resources on the farm: conventional and non-conventional forms of energy and their use.
Heat equivalents and energy coefficients for different agricultural inputs and products. Pattern of
energy consumption and their constraints in production of agriculture. Direct and indirect
energy.
UNIT II
Energy audit of production agriculture, and rural living and scope of conservation.
UNIT III
Identification of energy efficient machinery systems, energy losses and their management.
Energy analysis techniques and methods: energy balance, output and input ratio, resource
utilization, conservation of energy sources.
UNIT IV
Energy conservation planning and practices. Energy forecasting, Energy economics, Energy
pricing and incentives for energy conservation, factors effecting energy economics. Energy
modelling.
Suggested readings
Kennedy WJ Jr. & Wayne C Turner.1984. Energy Management. Prentice Hall.
Pimental D. 1980. Handbook of Energy Utilization in Agriculture. CRC
Fluck RC & Baird CD.1984. Agricultural Energetics. AVI Publ.
Rai GD. 1998. Non-conventional Sources of Energy. Khanna Publ.
Twindal JW & Anthony D Wier 1986. Renwable Energy Sources. E & F.N. Spon Ltd.
Verma SR, Mittal JP & Surendra Singh 1994. Energy Management and
Conservation in Agricultural Production and Food Processing. USG Publ. & Distr., Ludhiana.

RES 508 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF RENEWABLE 3(3+0)

ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
Theory
UNIT I
Energy cycle of the earth; water flow and storage; ocean currents and tides. Energy heat flow
and energy storage; photosynthesis and biomass; renewable energy sources.
UNIT II

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Thermodynamics of energy conversion; conversion of solar energy, wind energy, water flows,
heat, biomass, etc.; other conversion processes.
UNIT III
Development and use of biogas, alcohols and plant oils, plant oil esters in I.C.engines. Study of
various parameters for measuring the performance of the output.
UNIT IV
Design of bio-fuel production units: design of gasifiers, gas flow rates, biogas plants.
Establishment of esterification plant, fuel blending.
Suggested readings
Boyle Godfrey. 1996. Renewable Energy: Power for Sustainable Future. Oxford Univ. Press.
Culp AW. 1991. Principles of Energy Conservation. Tata McGraw Hill.
Duffle JA & Beckman WA. 1991. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. John Wiley.
Garg HP & Prakash J.1997. Solar Energy - Fundamental and Application. Tata McGraw Hill.
Grewal NS, Ahluwalia S, Singh S & Singh G. 1997. Hand Book of Biogas Technology. Solar
Energy Fundamentals and Applications. TMH New Delhi.
Mittal KM. 1985. Biomass Systems: Principles & Applications. New Age International.
Odum HT & Odum EC. 1976. Energy Basis for Man and Nature. Tata McGraw Hill.
Rao SS & Parulekar BB.1999. Non-conventional, Renewable and Conventional . Khanna Publ.
Sukhatme SP.1997. Solar Energy - Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage. 2nd Ed. Tata
McGraw Hill.

RES 508 ALTERNATE FUELS FOR IC ENGINES 2(1+1)

Theory
Introduction to alternate fuels, synthetic fuels, production composition and properties.
combustion characteristics, bio, fuels ( alcohol, methanol, ethanol, biogas, producer gas and
hydrogen ), Composition and Properties of alternate fuels, comparison with conventional fuels,
potential, possibilities and problems, Production of biogas, producer gas, ethanol, methanol,
alcohol and hydrogen.
Utilization : Thermal and mechanical applications, utilization in SI and CI engines to run on
alternate fuels, utilization for miscellaneous applications, Environmental aspects of alternate
fuel : Environmental impact and safety factors. Efficiency of different alternate fuels, Economic
and commercial considerations.
Practical
Study of alternate fuels, performance of I.C. engines 9on alternate fuels, measurement of flue
gas parameters, thermal applications of alternate fuels.
Suggested Reading
Ratnakar, G.L. Utilization of Biogas in IC Engine
San Pietro, A (ED) (1980), Biochemical and Photosynthetic. Aspects of energy Production,
Academic Press. London.
Bungay H.R.(1981), Energy, theBiomass Options, John Willey & Sons, New York.
Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A.D. (1986), Renewable Energy Sources, E & FN Spon Ltd.

PFE 502 ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF BIOLOGICAL 3(2+1)

MATERIALS
Theory
UNIT I
Physical characteristics of different food grains, fruits and vegetables; Shape and size,
description of shape and size, volume and density, porosity,surface area. Rheology; ASTM
standard, terms, physical state of materials,classical ideal material, rheological models and
equations, viscoelasticity, creep-stress relaxation, Non Newtonian fluid and viscometry,
rheological properties; force, deformation, stress, strain, elastic, plastic behaviour.

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UNIT II
Contact stresses between bodies, Hertz problems, firmness and hardness, mechanical damage,
dead load and impact damage, vibration damage, friction, effect of load, sliding velocity,
temperature, water film and surface roughness. Friction in agricultural materials, rolling
resistance, angle of internal friction, angle of repose, flow of bulk granular materials, aero
dynamics of agricultural products, drag coefficients, terminal velocity.
UNIT III
Thermal properties: Specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, methods of
determination, steady state and transient heat flow. Electrical properties; Dielectric loss factor,
loss tangent, A.C. conductivity and dielectric constant, method of determination, energy
absorption from high frequency electric field.
UNIT IV
Application of engineering properties in design and operation of agricultural equipment and
structures.
Practical
Determination of physical properties like, length, breadth, thickness, surface area, bulk density,
porosity, true density, coefficient of friction, angle of repose and colour for various food grains,
fruits, vegetables, spices and processed foods, aerodynamic properties like terminal velocity, lift
and drag force for food grains, thermal properties like thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity
and specific heat, firmness and hardness of grain, fruits and stalk, electrical properties like
dielectric constant,dielectric loss factor, loss tangent and A.C. conductivity of various food
materials.
Suggested readings
Hallstrom B, Meffert HF, Th Spesis WEL & Vos G. 1983. PhysicalProperties of Food. Elsevier.
Mohesenin NN. 1980. Physical Properties of Plant and Animal Materials. Gordon & Breach
Science Publ.
Mohesenin NN. 1980. Thermal Properties of Foods and Agricultural Materials. Gordon &
Breach Science Publ.
Peleg M & Bagelay EB. 1983. Physical Properties of Foods. AVI Publ. Co.
Rao MA & Rizvi SSH. (Eds.). 1986. Engineering Properties of Foods. Marcel Dekker.
Ronal Jowitt, Felix Escher, Bengt Hallsrram, Hans F, Th. Meffert, Walter EC Spices &
Gilbert Vox. 1983. Physical Properties of Foods. Applied Science Publ.
Singhal OP & Samuel DVK. 2003. Engineering Properties of Biological Materials. Saroj
Prakasan.

BSCT 501 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 3(2+1)

Theory
UNIT I
Graphic display devices, Interactive devices, Line and circle plotting techniques by using
Bresenham’s algorithm, Windowing and clipping, Sutherland Cophen algorithm, Cyrus and
Beck method.
UNIT II
Curve drawing using Hermite Polynomial, Bezier curve, B Splines, Picture Transformation,
translation, rotation, Scaling and Mirroring
UNIT III
3D Graphics, 3D transformation rotation about an arbitrary axis. Curved surface generation,
Hidden surface removal.
UNIT IV
Orthogonal Projection and multiple views, Isometric projection, Perspective projection, 3D
Clipping
UNIT V
Generation of solids, Sweep method, Interpolation, Graphic Standards, CGS Modeling,
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Practical
Practical problems on above topics.
Suggested readings
Hearn Donald.1996. Computer Graphics. PHI.
Schaum. Series. 2004. Computer Graphics. TMH.

C) Supporting subjects
FMPE 514 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1(0+1)
Practical
The research problem -literature review -types of research, experimental & quasi-experimental
research-causal comparative & correlation research Survey research- sampling techniques.
Optimization software – GAMES – applications, electronic spread sheet – solver. Image
analysis software – applications. General computational software for research – MATLAB –
applications – statistical applications, Report writing – interpretation and
reporting. Scientific writing techniques. Presentation -techniques.
Suggested readings
Hamdy A Taha. 2001. Operations Research. Prentice Hall of India.
Holman JP 1996. Experimental Methods for Engineers. McGraw Hill.
Rudra Pratap. 2003. Getting Started with MATLAB. A Quick Introduction for Scientists and
Engineers. Oxford Univ. Press.
Santhosh Gupta. 1979. Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques. Khanna Publ.
Stephen J Chapman. 2003. MATLAB Programming for Engineers. Eastern Press.
Steven C Chapra & Raymond P Canale. 2000. Numerical Methods for Engineers with
Programming and Software Applications. Tata McGraw.
William J Palm. 2001. Introduction to Matlab 6 for Engineers. McGraw Hill.

FMPE-531 PESTICIDE APPLICATION EQUIPMENTS 3( 2+1)

Theory
Unit I
Role of chemical control and formulations. Targets, droplet size, its distribution and
determination methods , selection of droplet size, atomizing devices-nozzles, types of sprayers,
dusters and granular applicators, manually and power operated sprayers hydraulic energy.
Unit II
Centrifugal energy, electrical energy, hybrid and air blast sprayers, pumps. Agitators, filters,
pressure control devices and systems. Manual and power operated dusters and granular
applicators fogging machines, aerial applications of pesticide, application of pesticide in green
house, calibration of sprayers.
Unit III
Design of spraying and dusting equipments, maintenance and selection of spraying equipments
Unit IV
Application methods and economics of pest control, safety precautions in pesticide application.
Practical:
Study of different types of sprayers, dusters, granular applications fogging machines,
nozzles, calibration of sprayers , selection of pesticide application equipment for field and
orchard crops, weedicide application, droplet size
Suggested readings:
G. A. Mathew ( 1985) pesticide application methods, English language book society Longman,
Harlow, England.
P.T. Haskell (1985) Pesticide application: principles and practice, Clarendon Press Oxford.
O.P. Bindra H. singh (1980) Pesticide application Equipment, Oxford & IBH publishing Co.,
New Delhi.

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R.A. Kepner, R. Bainer, E. L. Barger (2000) Principles of farm machinery. CBS Publishers and
distributors, New Delhi.
H. Bernacki, J. haman, Cz. Kanafojske (1972) Agricultural machines, theory and construction
VOl-I, USDA Publications, Warsaw, Poland.

FMPE-532 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 3(2+1)

Unit I
Construction of material and their characteristics: The structure of material, properties of
material, equilibrium diagram. Time temperature transformation curves. Heat treatment ferrous
material alloys, Non ferrous metal alloys, non – metallic material plastic. Elastomers ceramics
and composites, material selection surface treatment and finishing.
Unit II
Measurement and quality assurance: Measurement and inspection. Non destructive inspection
and testing. Process capability and quality control, tolerance limits and clearance. Auragraph
casting process: Fundamentals of casting, patterns and sand molds, continuous casting,
permanent mold casting Die casting, electro forming, the shaw process and powder metallurgy.
Unit III
Forming processes: The fundamentals of metal forming, mechanism of hot and cold working.
Hot rolling of metals, forging processes extrusion, cold rolling, cold forging, cold drawing,
forming of plastic ceramic and composites, dies, shearing and blanking and dies: bending and
drawing.
Unit IV
Material removal processes: machining process , cutting tools for matching , turning and boring
and related processes, drilling and related hole making processes, milling, broaching –sawing-
filling, abrasive machining processes, work holding devices, matching centers, thread,
manufacture, gear manufacturing and non traditional machining processes
(FCM,EDH,LBM,AJM,wire EDM)
Unit V
Joining processes: gas flame processes: welding, cutting and straightening , arc processes,
welding and cutting, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, adhesive, bonding and
mechanical fasteners. Manufacturing concerns in welding and joining.
Unit VI
Numerical control: command system, codes, programme, cutter position X and Y incremental
movements, linear countering Z movement and commands.
Processes and Techniques related to Manufacturing: manufacturing systems and automation.
Production systems and integrated manufacturing production system.
Practical :
Study of physical and mechanical properties of material tensile test. Hardness, impact. Material
fatigue and endurance limit, study of metallographic structures of metals, determination of
carbon and sulphur content, carbonizing and hardening of plain and medium carbon steel by
heating and annealing.
Study and use of measuring and inspection tools, study of limits, tolarence and geometric
dimensioning , study and use of optical comparator. Vision system measurement. Co-ordinate
measuring machine, surface roufnace measurement . non destructive inspection and testing and
statistical process control.
Study of pattern and sand moulding techniques, preparation of small moulds and carry out sand
casting , study of different casting processes.
Design and development of simple tooling for shearing bending and deep drawing and use them
in workshop, study of different hot and cold working processes practice on different machines
like lathe, Drill press, milling machine sloting machine, shaper planers and grinders. Study of
non traditional machining processes. Study the tools geometry and their angles for different chip
machining processes. Study and pratice on gas, are, resistance , Mic and Tig welding, soldering,
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Welding of different materials ferrous , cast iron, non-ferrous and stainless steel. Developing a
programme for CNC machines (turning and milling) and practice on operation and turning and
milling centers. Study of surface finishing methods. Cleaning, coaling and paint application.
Carry out the practice on powder coating and painting by different method.
Suggested readings:
Polukhin, P,: Gringerg B., Kantenik, S,: Zhadan V. and Vasilyen, D. Metal process engineering,
MIR publishers, Moscow.fundamentals of tool design. American Society of Tools and
manufacture Engineers.
Gupta, R.B. Production Technology
Jain R.K. (1994) Production Technology: A Text book for Engineering students. Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi.
Myron: Begeman, L. and Amsted, B.H. manufacturing processes.
Chapman, (part-III) Workshop Technology

STAT 511 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR APPLIED SCIENCE 3(2+1)

Unit I
Measures of central tendency and dispersion Theory of probability: classical, empirical,
axiomatic probability, random variable and mathematical expectation
Unit II
Discrete and Continuous probability distribution: Binomial, Poisson, Normal, and their
application. Concept of sampling distribution: Chi-square, t, and F distribution. Test of
significance based on Normal, Chi-square, t and F distribution. Large sample theory (Z-test).
Unit III
Correlation and regression: Simple and multiple linear regression model, Stepwise regression,
Estimation of parameters, Correlation, Partial and multiple correlation. Rank correlation, Path
analysis, Test of significance of correlation coefficients and regression coefficients, coefficient
of multiple determination. Polynomial regression model and their fitting, Estimation of
parameters.
Unit IV
Non-parametric tests: sign, Mann-Whitney U test, Run test, Median test.
Practical
Calculation of mean, median, mode, variance and standard deviation etc. Fitting of Binomial,
Poisson and Normal distributions, Large sample test, t, F and Chi-square test, Correlation,
Partial and multiple correlation, Rank correlation and linear, multiple and non-linear regression,
Path analysis, Non- parametric tests.
Suggested readings
Snedecor G.W. & W.G. Cochran, (1967) Statistical Methods Sixth Edition, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Company, Bombay, W.
Anderson TW 1984. An Introduction to Multivariate Statistical Analysis. 2 nd Ed. John Wiley.
Ostle B , (1967) Statistics in Research Oxford & IBH Publishing Company, Bombay,
Robert G. D. Steel and James H. Torrie (1971). Principles and Procedures of Statistics.
Biometrical Approach, McGraw Hill International Book Company, New York
Gupta S. C, V.K. Kapoor (1991). Fundamental of mathematical statistics, Sultan

MATHS 502 METHODS OF NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 2(1+1)

UNIT-I
Numerical methods for systems of linear equations, eigen values, interpolation, differentiation.
UNIT-II
Least squares. Numerical solution of differential equations and non linear equations in several
variables.
Practical
Practice on matrix manipulation, Exercises on solution of the systems of linear and non linear
equations, solution of differential equations

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Suggested readings
Scarborough, G.(2000). Numerical Mathematical analysis. Oxford & IBH Pub.Co. Pvt.Ltd.
Chapra, C.(2000). Numerical Methods for Engineers. Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
Atkinson, K.(1993). Elementary Numerical Analysis. 2nd Ed John Wiley.
Epperson, J.F.(2002). An introduction to Numerical Methods and Analysis. John Wiley.

NON-CREDIT COMPULSORY COURSES

(Compulsory for Master’s programme in all disciplines)

PGS 501 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES 1(0+1)

Practical
Introduction to library and its services; Role of libraries in education, research and technology
transfer; Classification systems and organization of library; Sources of information- Primary
Sources, Secondary Sources and Tertiary Sources; Intricacies of abstracting and indexing
services (Science Citation Index, Biological Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts, CABI Abstracts,
etc.); Tracing information from reference sources; Literature
survey; Citation techniques/Preparation of bibliography; Use of CD-ROM Databases, Online
Public Access Catalogue and other computerized library services; Use of Internet including
search engines and its resources; eresources access methods.

PGS 502 TECHNICAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 1(0+1)

Practical
Technical Writing - Various forms of scientific writings- theses, technical papers, reviews,
manuals, etc; Various parts of thesis and research communications (title page, authorship
contents page, preface, introduction, review of literature, material and methods, experimental
results and discussion); Writing of abstracts, summaries, précis, citations etc.; commonly used
abbreviations in the theses and research communications; illustrations, photographs and
drawings with suitable captions; pagination, numbering of tables and illustrations; Writing of
numbers and dates in scientific write-ups; Editing and proof-reading; Writing of a review article.
Communication Skills - Grammar (Tenses, parts of speech, clauses, punctuation marks); Error
analysis (Common errors); Concord; Collocation; Phonetic symbols and transcription; Accentual
pattern: Weak forms in connected speech: Participation in group discussion: Facing an
interview; presentation of scientific papers.
Suggested readings
Chicago Manual of Style. 14th Ed. 1996. Prentice Hall of India.
Collins’ Cobuild English Dictionary. 1995. Harper Collins.
Gordon HM & Walter JA. 1970. Technical Writing. 3rd Ed. Holt, Rinehart & Winston.
Hornby AS. 2000. Comp. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English. 6th Ed.
Oxford University Press.
James HS. 1994. Handbook for Technical Writing. NTC Business Books.
Joseph G. 2000. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th Ed. Affiliated East-West
Press.
Mohan K. 2005. Speaking English Effectively. MacMillan India.
Richard WS. 1969. Technical Writing. Barnes & Noble.
Robert C. (Ed.). 2005. Spoken English: Flourish Your Language. Abhishek.
Sethi J & Dhamija PV. 2004. Course in Phonetics and Spoken English. 2 nd Ed. Prentice Hall of
India.
Wren PC & Martin H. 2006. High School English Grammar and Composition. S. Chand & Co.

PGS 503 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ITS 1(1+0)

(e-Course) MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE
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Theory
Historical perspectives and need for the introduction of Intellectual Property Right regime;
TRIPs and various provisions in TRIPS Agreement; Intellectual Property and Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR), benefits of securing IPRs; Indian Legislations for the protection of
various types of Intellectual Properties; Fundamentals of patents, copyrights, geographical
indications, designs and layout, trade secrets and traditional knowledge, trademarks, rotection of
plant varieties and farmers’ rights and biodiversity protection; Protectable subject matters,
protection in biotechnology, protection of other biological materials, ownership and period of
protection; National Biodiversity protection initiatives; Convention on Biological Diversity;
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture; Licensing of
technologies, Material transfer agreements, Research collaboration Agreement, License
Agreement.
Suggested readings
Erbisch FH & Maredia K.1998. Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology.
CABI.
Ganguli P. 2001. Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing Knowledge Economy. McGraw-Hill.
Intellectual Property Rights: Key to New Wealth Generation. 2001. NRDC & Aesthetic
Technologies.
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. 2004. State of Indian Farmer. Vol. V.
Technology Generation and IPR Issues. Academic Foundation.
Rothschild M & Scott N. (Ed.). 2003. Intellectual Property Rights in Animal Breeding and
Genetics. CABI.
Saha R. (Ed.). 2006. Intellectual Property Rights in NAM and Other Developing Countries: A
Compendium on Law and Policies. Daya Publ. House.
The Indian Acts - Patents Act, 1970 and amendments; Design Act, 2000;
Trademarks Act, 1999; The Copyright Act, 1957 and amendments; Layout Design Act, 2000;
PPV and FR Act 2001, and Rules 2003; National Biological Diversity Act, 2003.

PGS 504 BASIC CONCEPTS IN LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 1(0+1)

Practical
Safety measures while in Lab; Handling of chemical substances; Use of burettes, pipettes,
measuring cylinders, flasks, separatory funnel, condensers, micropipettes and vaccupets;
washing, drying and sterilization of glassware; Drying of solvents/chemicals. Weighing and
preparation of solutions of different strengths and their dilution; Handling techniques of
solutions; Preparation of different agro-chemical doses in field and pot applications; reparation
of solutions of acids; Neutralisation of acid and bases; Preparation of buffers of different
strengths and pH values. Use and handling of microscope, laminar flow, vacuum pumps,
viscometer,thermometer, magnetic stirrer, micro-ovens, incubators, sandbath, waterbath, oilbath;
Electric wiring and earthing. Preparation of media and methods of sterilization; Seed viability
testing, testing of pollen viability; Tissue culture of crop plants; Description of flowering plants
in botanical terms in relation to taxonomy
Suggested readings
Furr AK. 2000. CRC Hand Book of Laboratory Safety. CRC Press.
Gabb MH & Latchem WE. 1968. A Handbook of Laboratory Solutions. Chemical Publ. Co.

PGS 505 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, RESEARCH ETHICS 1(1+0)

(e-Course) AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
Theory
UNIT I
History of agriculture in brief; Global agricultural research system: need, scope, opportunities;
Role in promoting food security, reducing poverty and protecting the environment; National
Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and Regional Agricultural Research Institutions;

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Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR): International Agricultural
Research Centres (IARC), partnership with NARS, role as a
partner in the global agricultural research system, strengthening capacities at national and
regional levels; International fellowships for scientific mobility.
UNIT II
Research ethics: research integrity, research safety in laboratories, welfare of animals used in
research, computer ethics, standards and problems in research ethics.
UNIT III
Concept and connotations of rural development, rural development policies and strategies. Rural
development programmes: Community Development Programme, Intensive agricultural District
Programme, Special group –Area Specific Programme, Integrated Rural Development
Programme (IRDP) Panchayati Raj Institutions, Co-operatives, Voluntary
Agencies/Non-Governmental Organisations. Critical evaluation of rural development policies
and programmes. Constraints in implementation of rural policies and programmes.
Suggested readings
Bhalla GS & Singh G. 2001. Indian Agriculture - Four Decades of Development. Sage Publ.
Punia MS. Manual on International Research and Research Ethics. CCS, Haryana Agricultural
University, Hisar.
Rao BSV. 2007. Rural Development Strategies and Role of Institutions -Issues, Innovations and
Initiatives. Mittal Publ.
Singh K.. 1998. Rural Development - Principles, Policies and
Management. Sage Publ.

PGS 506 DISASTER MANAGEMENT 1(1+0)

(e-Course)
Theory
UNIT I
Natural Disasters- Meaning and nature of natural disasters, their types and effects. Floods,
Drought, Cyclone, Earthquakes, Landslides, Avalanches, Volcanic eruptions, Heat and cold
Waves, Climatic Change: Global warming, Sea Level rise, Ozone Depletion
UNIT II
Man Made Disasters- Nuclear disasters, chemical disasters, biological disasters, building fire,
coal fire, forest fire. Oil fire, air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, Industrial wastewater
pollution, road accidents, rail accidents, air accidents, sea accidents.
UNIT III
Disaster Management- Efforts to mitigate natural disasters at national and global levels.
International Strategy for Disaster reduction. Concept of disaster management, national disaster
management framework; financial arrangements; role of NGOs, Community-based
organizations, and media. Central, State, District and local Administration; Armed forces in
Disaster response; Disaster response: Police and other organizations.
Suggested readings
Gupta HK. 2003. Disaster Management. Indian National Science Academy. Orient Blackswan.
Hodgkinson PE & Stewart M. 1991. Coping with Catastrophe: A Handbook of Disaster
Management. Routledge.
Sharma VK. 2001. Disaster Management. National Centre for Disaster Management, India

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 c. Bachelor Programme
Name of the programme: B. Tech. (Agril. Engg.)

Sem Term Course Credits Title of the course offered by the department
No. No. No.
I I FMP -111 2(1+1) Workshop Practice
I I FMP -112 2(0+2) Engineering Drawing
II I FMP- 123 2(1+1) Workshop Technology
II I FMP -124 2(0+2) Machine Drawing and Computer graphics
III II FMP-235 3(2+1) Theory of Machines
III II FMP-236 2(1+1) Farm Power
IV II FMP- 247 2(1+1) Farm Machinery & Equipment I
IV II FMP -248 2(1+1) Tractor Systems and Controls
V III FMP-359 2(1+1) Farm Machinery & Equipment II
VI III FMP -3610 3(2+1) Machine Design
VI III FMP -3611 1(0+1) Field operation & Maintenance of Tractor and Machinery
VII IV #CAF-FMP 3(1+2) Cafeteria Course- 1
VII IV #CAF-FMP 3(1+2) Cafeteria Course- 2
VII IV GAE- 472 6(0+6) Project
VIII IV GAE-483 25(0+25) Implant training

Syllabus of B. Tech. (Agril. Engg.)

Deptt of Farm Machinery and Power
Course no: FMP- 111 Title: Workshop Practice
Semester: I (New) Credit: 2 (0+2)

Practical:
Introduction to various carpentry tools, materials, types of wood and their characteristics and
Processes OR operations in wood working; Preparation of simple joints: Cross half Lap joint
and T-Halving joint; Preparation of Dovetail joint, Mortise and tenor joint; Introduction to
Smithy tools and operations; Jobs on Bending, shaping etc.; Jobs on Drawing, Punching,
Riveting; Introduction to tools and measuring instruments for fitting; Jobs on sawing, filing and
right angle fitting of MS Flat; Practical in more complex fitting job; Operations of drilling,,
reaming, and threading with tap and dies; Practical test; Introduction to tools and operations in
sheet metal work; Making different types of sheet metal joints using G.I. sheets.
Lesson Plan
Sr. Name of practical Chapter Page
No. No. No.
1-2 Study of carpentry tools, sawing and planning practice. 9 264
3-7 Making simple joints (a) Butt joint (b) cross joint (c) Tee joint
8 Introduction to smithy tools 7 163-181
9-14 (a) Screw driver (b) Ring (c) ‘8’

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 15 Study of different welding methods and their tools 8 207-227
16-21 (a) Lap joint (b) Butt joint (c) Tee joint
22 Study of fitting tools and their uses 13 268-494
23-26 (a) Square flat (b) Triangle cut
27-28 Study of tools used in sheet metal shop (a) Funnel (b) Cylinder 17 608-615

Text Books:
1. Elements of work shop Technology, Vol. I and II By S.K. Hajra Choudhury, S.K. Bose and
A.K. Hajara Choudhury. Media Promoters and Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

Course no: FMP 112 Title: Engineering Drawing

Semester: I (New) Credit: 2 (0+2)

Practical:
Introduction of drawing scales; Principles of orthographic projections; References planes; Points
and lines in space and traces of lines and planes; Auxiliary planes and true shapes of oblique
plain surface; True length and inclination of lines; Projections of solids (Change of position
method, alteration of ground lines); Section of solids and Interpenetration of solid-surfaces;
Development of surfaces of geometrical solids; Isometric projection of geometrical solids.
Lesson Plan
Lect. Topic Chapter Page No.
No. No.
1 Drawing instruments and their uses 1 1-24
2 Lines lettering and dimensioning 2 30-37
3 Construction and use of various scales, plain diagonal & 4 87-105
vernier scale
4 Curves used in Engineering practice (Parabola, 6 121-156, 162-
hyperbola & ellipse). Cycloidal curves, epicycloids & 164, 349, 175-
hypercycloid, Archimedean spiral. Drawing of 184
involutes, spirals & helix. Orthographic Projections.
5 Projection of points 8 186 – 190
6 Projection of straight lines 9 Art no. 1 – 8
7 Projection of planes 10 Whole chapter
8 Projection of solids (Pyramids, Cones and Cylinder) 12 Prob. No.1-9
Page no. 283 to
287
9 Development of surfaces of solids 13 315-335, (prob.
No.1 to 23)
10 Isometric projection 15 Whole Chapter
11- Section of solids 16 Prob. No.
12 1,2,3,4,5 & 6
13- Conversion of pictorial views into orthographic views. 18 Page No.492 to
16 511

Text Books:
1. Elementary Engineering Drawing – By N.D. Bhatt, (1), Twenty fifth edition, 1985

Course No. FMP-123 Title : Workshop Technology

Semester : II (New ) Credits : 2 (1+1)
Theory:
Iron Carbon phase diagram, lattice type of lattice, ferrous non ferrous metals and their alloys,
introduction to welding, types of welding oxyacetylene gas welding, types of flames, welding

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techniques and equipment. Principle of arc welding, equipment and tools. Casting processes.
Classification, constructional details of center lathe, Main accessories and attachments, Main
operations and tools used on center lathes. Types of shapers, Constructional details of standard
shaper. Work holding devices, shaper tools and main operations. Types of drilling machines.
Constructional details of pillar types and radial drilling machines. Work holding classification.
Constructional details and principles of operation of column and knee type universal milling
machines. Plairt milling cutter. Main operations on milling machine.
Practical :
Introduction to welding equipment, processes tools, their use and precautions; Jobs on ARC
welding – Lap joint, butt joint; T-Joint and corner joint in Arc welding; Gas welding Practice-
Lab, butt and T-Joints; Introduction to metal casting equipment, tools and their use; Mould
making using one-piece pattern and two pieces pattern; Demonstration of mould making using
sweep pattern, and match plate patterns; Practical test, Introduction to machine shop machines
and tools, Demonstration on Processes in machining and use of measuring instruments; Practical
jobs on simple turning, step turning ; Practical jobs on taper turning, drilling and treading;
Operation on shaper and planer, changing around MS rod into square section on a shaper,
Demonstration of important operations on a milling machine, making a plot, gear tooth forming
and indexing; Any additional job.
Lesson Plan
Lect Topic to be covered Book Chapter No. Page No.
No.
1 2 3 4 5
1 Fundamentals of metals and alloys A 2 19-23,
Introduction- Atom, structure of solids, iron carbon 2.1- 2.3, 2.13 37-39
equilibrium diagram
2-3 Ferrous metals and alloys A 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 61-65, 73,
Introduction- pig iron, cast iron classification (list), (list of 74, 103-
Effect of chemical elements on irons classification 109
Non Ferrous metals only), 4.6,
Introduction, aluminum and its alloys, copper, tin, 5.1- 5.3, 5.5,
bearing metals 5.6
4-6 Foundry A 11.1,11.3- 307, 311-
Introduction, Pattern tools and type of Pattern and 11.5, 11.11, 322,332,-
Pattern making allowance, moulding tools and 11.13, 11.36 337, 341-
equipments, types of moulding sand, casting defects 342, 419-
422
7-9 Welding A 9.1-9.3, 9.10, 211-
Introduction, weldability, types of welding, arc 9.21 212,233-
welding methods, inspection and testing of welds 241, 261-
262
10- Lathe machine B 3.1-3.4 83-88
11 Introduction, function of lathe, types of lathe, size
of lathe
12- Shaper B 7.1-7.4 297-302
13 Introduction, types of shaper, principle parts of
shaper, shaper size
14- Milling B 11.1-11.2 397-403
15 Introduction, types of milling machines
16 Drilling B 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 227,228-
Introduction, types of drilling machine (list), 5.6, 5.11 229,230-
sensitive drilling machine, radial drilling machine, 232, 233-
size of drilling machine 234

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Practical :-
Practical Name of Practicals
No.
1 Familiarization of different machines and measuring instruments
2 Job on plane turning
3 Job on step turning
4 Job on taper turning
5 Job on knurling operation
6 Job on threading operation
7- 8 Job on drilling
9 Job on boring
10 Job on plane shaping
11 Job on slotting – V/ key way
12 - 13 Job on milling
14 Job on pattern making
15 Job on moulding
16 Job on welding practices

Text Book :-
A) Elements of Workshop Technology Vol-I by S.K. Hajara, Choudhury, A.K. Hajara
Choudhury, Media Promoters (11th Edition, 1997)
B) Elements of Workshop Technology Vol-II by S.K. Hajara, Choudhury, A.K. Hajara
Choudhury, Media Promoters (10th Edition, 2000)

Ref. Book :-
1. Workshop Technology Vol 2 By Gupta Kaushik
2. Production Technology By R.K. Jain
3. Manufacturing Process Engineering, by Kalpak Jain, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication
4. Welding Technology by O.P. Khanna, Khanna Publication.

Course No. FMP-124 Title : Machine Drawing and Computer Graphics

Semester : II (New ) Credits : 2 ( 0 +2)
Part I : Machine Drawing
Methods of projection, preparation of working drawing from models and is a metric views,
Drawing of missing views, methods of dimensioning, concept of sectioning revolved and
oblique section. Sectional views of machines parts. Types of rivets and revolved and oblique
section. Sectional views of machine parts. Types of rivets and riveted joints, leak proof joints.
Welded joints, Threads ( nomenclature, single start, multistart threads, nutes, and bolts, screwed
fasteners, shaft coupling and shaft bearings)

Part II : Machine Graphics

Graphic standards, primitives graphic software, points, lines and polygons, co-ordinate systems,
geometric modelling, wire frame modelling, solid modelling, surface modelling, preparation of
computerized drafting by drafting software. Introduction to Auto CAD, Pro-E, workbench
Ansys, 3-D software or any other available drafting software.
Lesson Plan
Pract. No. Topic Page No.
1 2 3
1- 2 Method of projection 0-12
3- 4 Working drawing model preparation 13-23
5- 6 Sectional drawing of simple machine parts (connecting rod, piston, 70-101

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 crank case etc.)
7- 8 Rivets and riveted joints 209-221
9- 12 Threads-screw threads, Screwed fasteners, Nut and bolts 126-136,
137-159
13- 18 All types of joints ( Keys, cotter joints, pin joints ) 160-171
19- 25 Shaft coupling, shaft bearing, pulleys 234-236,
222-224
26- 29 Isometric drawing of machine parts
30- 32 Computer aided designing- Introduction to CAD, simple exercises
on any drafting software, files and print outs of prepared drawings

Text Book :
1. Machine Drawing by N.D. Bhatt and L.V. Panchal, Charotar Publishing house, Anand.
2. Pro-Engineer by Shyam Tickoo

Ref. Books:
1. Machine Drawing by K. L. Narayana, Kanniah K. Venkata, New Age International
Publication, 3rd Edition. (Online E- book)

Course no: FMP-235 Title: Theory of Machines

Sem: III (New ) Credit: 3 (2+1)

Theory:
Elements, links, pairs, kinematics chain, and mechanisms. Classification of pairs and
mechanisms. Lower and higher pairs. Four bar chain, slider crank chain and their inversions.
Determination of velocity and acceleration using graphical (relative velocity and acceleration)
method. Instantaneous centers. Types of gears. Law of gearing, velocity of sliding between two
teeth in mesh. Involute and cycloidal profile for gear teeth. Spur gear, nomenclature,
interference and undercutting. Introduction to helical, spiral, bevel and worm gear. Simple,
compound, reverted, and epicyclic trains. Determining velocity ratio by tabular
method. Turning moment diagrams, co-efficient of fluctuation of speed and energy, weight of
flywheel, flywheel applications. Belt drives, types of drives, belt materials. Length of belt,
power transmitted, velocity ratio, belt size for flat and V belts. Effect of centrifugal tension,
creep and slip on power transmission, Chain drives. Types of friction, laws of dry friction.
Friction of pivots and collars. Single disc, multiple disc, and cone clutches. Rolling friction, anti
friction bearings. Types of governors. constructional details and analysis of Watt, Porter, Proell
governors. Effect of friction, controlling force curves. Sensitiveness, stability, hunting,
isochronism, power and effort of a governor. Static and dynamic balancing. Balancing of
rotating masses in one and different planes. Partial primary balancing of reciprocating meases.

Practical:
Demonstration in mechanisms study using models; Analysis of 4-bar mechanism, slides crank
mechanism and their inversions; Complete velocity and acceleration analysis (Graphical or
Analytical) of few practical linkage mechanisms; Study of gears and gear trains and motion
analysis of some practical complex compound gear train; Motion analysis Epicyclical gear trains
using tabular and formula methods; To design a compound gear train
and epicyclic gear train for a desired speed ratio; Practical test; To study the flywheel and
governor action in laboratory; To graphically synthesize the cam profile for a desired standard
follower motion; Study on the cam follower demonstration machine for follower displacement
as a function of cam rotation angle and phenomenon of follower jump; Demonstration of static
and dynamic balancing in the laboratory. Calculations on balancing a multi rotor unbalanced
system by putting masses in two different planers.

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 Lesson Plan
Sr. Lecture Topic Art.No. Page No.
No. No.
1 1 to 3 Element, link, pairs, Kinematics and mechanism, 5.2-5.8 94-97,
classification of pairs and mechanisms, lower and 5.11 101-102
higher pairs, four bar chain, slider crank chain and 5.15-5.22 105-115
their inversion (related problems)
2 4,5 Velocity in mechanism 6.2-6.10 120-126
(instantaneous centre method) (related problems)
3 6.7 Velocity in mechanism (using relative velocity 7.2-7.5 143-147
method) (related problems)
4 8,9 Acceleration in mechanism (related problems) 8.2-8.4 174-177
5 10 to 13 Types of gears, law of gearing, velocity of sliding 12.4-12.11 384-393
between two teeth in mesh, involutes and cycloid
profile for gear teeth, nomenclature, interference 12.17 -12.19 396-397
and under cutting. Introduction to spiral, bevel and 405-406
worm gear. (related problems.)
6 14 to 16 Simple, compound, reverted and epicyclic gear 13.2-13.11 428-463
trains. Determination of velocity ratio by tubular
method. (related problems.)
7 17,18 Tuning moment diagram, coefficient of 16.3, 567
fluctuations of speed and energy, weight of 16.5 to 16.10 568-573
flywheel, flywheel application. (related problems)
8 19,20,21 Belt: Introduction, selection of belt, types of belt 11.1-11.6 325-330
drive, types of belt, material used for belt, types of 11.29 -11.32, 369-371
flat belt drive, Chain drive: Chain drives, 11.35 - 11.38 373-375
Advantages and disadvantages over belt drive,
terms used in chain drives, relation between pitch
and pitch circle diameter, classification of chains,
hoisting chain, conveyor chain, power transmitting
chain. (related problems)
9 22,23 Type of friction, low of dry friction, friction of 10.2, 258
rivets and collars, single and multiple disc and 10.6 to 10.9, 260-261
cone clutches. (related problems) 10.25-10.26 , 285-287
10.31 297
10.34 310-314
10 24 to 27 Types of governor, constructional details and 18.2 - 18.7 653-671
analysis of watt, proter and Proell governor, effect 18.12 -18.18 700-711
of friction, controlling force, sensitiveness,
stability, hunting isochronism, power and effort of
a governor. (related problems.)
11 28,29 Balancing of rotating masses (related problems) 21.2 - 21.5 833-839
12 30 to 32 Balancing of reciprocating masses (related 22.2 t-22.3 859-861
problems)

Practical
Sr. Practical Name of practical
No. No.
1 1,2 Study of four bar and slider crank mechanism and their inversion
2 3,6 Determination of velocity and acceleration in mechanism (Graphical
methods)
3 7 to 10 Determination of train values of different types of gear trains
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 4 11 to 12 Study of governor and flywheel in laboratory
5 13 to 15 Construction of cam profile for different motions of follower
6 16 Problem on balancing of rotating and reciprocating masses

Text Book:

1. Theory of Machines- R.S. Khurmi and J.K. Gupta (14th Edition, 2010)

Reference books:
1. Theory of Machines- Thomas Beven
2. Theory of Machine- Balany
3. Theory of Machines- Jagdish Lal

Course no: FMP-236 Title: Farm Power

Sem: III (New ) Credit: 2 (1+1)

Theory:
Sources of farm power -conventional & non-conventional energy sources. Classification of
tractors and IC engines. Review of thermodynamic principles of IC (CI & SI) engines and
deviation from ideal cycle. Study of engine components their construction, operating principles
and functions. Engine systems : valves & valve mechanism. Fuel & air supply, cooling,
lubricating, ignition, starting and electrical systems. Study of constructional details, adjustments
& operating principles of these systems. IC engine fuels - their properties & combustion of fuels,
gasoline tests and their significance, diesel fuel tests and their significance, detonation and
knocking in IC engines, study of properties of coolants, anti freeze and anti-corrosion materials,
lubricant types & study of their properties. Engine governing systems.

Practical:
Introduction to different systems of an CI engine; Engine parts and functions, working principles
etc; Valve system – study, construction and adjustments; Oil & Fuel -
determination of physical properties; Air cleaning system; Fuel supply system of SI engine;
Diesel injection system & timing; Cooling system, and fan performance, thermostat and radiator
performance evaluation; Part load efficiencies & governing; Lubricating system & adjustments;
Starting and electrical system; Ignition system; Tractor engine heat balance and engine
performance curves; Visit to engine manufacturer/ assembler/ spare parts agency.
Lesson Plan

Sr. Lecture Topic Book/Art.No.

No.
1 1 Sources of Farm power, Conventional & non S 1.2,1.3
Conventional S 2.1 to 2.7
2 2,3 Classification of tractors Otto cycle & diesel cycle, their L- Pg 4-13
efficiencies Causes for deviation from Ideal & PV Pg 38-45
diagram, & their problems, Air cycles.
3 4 Principle & working of four stroke & two-stroke cycle J-1.3 to 1.5
engine.
4 5 Classification of engine, IC engines introduction & IC M-2.1,2.2,2.7
engine components & their construction
5 6 Indicator diagram J-2.5, M-2.5
Engine terminology & Solved problems. S-4.1-4.11
(Pg.No. 73-74)
6 7 Valve and valve mechanism, S-3.9

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 Valve arrangement, Firing order, firing interval, balance J-4.2-4.5
and firing order of engines, valve timing diagram J- 5.11.5
7 8 Intake & exhaust system, types of air cleaner J-9.1 & 9.2
(9.2.4), 9.3-9.8
8 9,10 Fuel system S-5.2 to 5.3
Fuel supply in petrol engine Carburetor & its working
principle & components & Methods of mounting on
engine.
Fuel supply system of diesel engine, Fuel injection system, J-6.2 to 6.4 (75-
Combustion chamber, fuel filter 83), 6.5-6.5.1
9 11 Cooling system J-8.1-8.3
Purpose of Cooling, Air cooling,
Water cooling its types, components & functions
10 12 Lubrications system: J-7.6-7.8
Purpose of lubrication
Engine lubrication system: Splash & forced feed system.
Combination of both, oil filters & other accessories.
11 13 Ignition systems: L-140-148-151
Battery ignition & its components
Magneto ignition, other methods of ignition
12 14 Engine principles of governor S-6.1-6.5
Introductions of Principles of governor
Classifications of governing system, hit & miss & throttle
leave system. (Centrifugal governor, pneumatic &
hydraulic governor) Governor regulations & governor
hunting.
13 15 Fuel properties & qualities of fuel L-Pg 54-75
Fuel test only API gravity test, combustion of fuels & its S-5.1
significance, Diesel fuels & its significance, Detonation in
IC engine.
14 16 Study of properties of coolants, anti freeze material, anti J-7.1-7.5
corrosion materials, Types of lubricants & their Properties.

List of Practicals:
1. To study working Principle of two and four stroke engines
2- 4. Dismantling & Assembling of Diesel engine
5. To study Valve system, FI & FO valve timing diagram.
6. To study Physical properties of Oils & fuel.
7, 8. To study fuel system of IC engine
9. To study air cleaning system of IC engine
10. To study diff. types of governors and methods of governing
11. To study cooling system of tractor engine
12. To study lubrication of tractor engine
13. To study electrical system of tractor.
14. To study ignition system of tractor (Battery, Magneto, Spark plug)
15-16. To Study Calculation on diff. horse power and cylinder pressure specific fuel
consumption and power requirement & efficiencies.
Text Book:
1. Elements of Agril. Engineering by Dr. Jagdiswar sahay-(S) fourth edition 2004
2. Farm tractor maintenance & repair by SC. Jain & CR.Rai (J) second Reprint, 1999
3. Principles of Agril. Engineering Vol-I By AM Michael and TP Ojha (M)-2nd Edn.
4. Tractor and their power unit by JB Liljedahl & et al. (L) (4 authors books 1 st Edn.1997)
5. Agricultural Engineering through worked examples, Radheylal (R)

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Course no: FMP 247 Title: Farm Machinery & Equipment-I
Sem: IV (New ) Credit: 2 (1+1)

Theory:
Objectives of farm mechanization. Classification of farm machines. Materials of construction &
heat treatment. Principles of operation and selection of machines used for production of crops.
Field capacities & economics. Tillage; primary and secondary tillage equipment. Forces acting
on tillage tools. Hitching systems and controls. Draft measurement of tillage equipment : Earth
moving equipment - their construction & working principles viz Bulldozer, Trencher, Elevators
etc.; sowing, planting & transplanting equipment - their calibration and adjustments. Fertilizer
application equipment. Weed control and Plant protection equipment - sprayers and dusters,
their calibration, selection, constructional features of different components and adjustments.
Practical:
Introduction to various farm machines, visit to implements shed and research hall; Field capacity
and field efficiency measurement for at least two machines/implements; Draft & fuel
consumption measurement for different implements under different soil conditions; Construction
details, adjustments and working of M.B. plow, disc plow and disc harrow and secondary tillage
tools; Introduction, construction and working of earth moving equipment; Construction and
working of rotavators and other rotary tillers, measurement of speed & working width; Working
of seed-cum-fertilizer drills, planters and their calibration in field; Working of transplanters and
operation; Weeding equipments and their use; Study of sprayers, dusters, measurement of nozzle
discharge, field capacity etc.
Lesson Plan
Lecture Topic Book Chapter No. Page No.
No. No. & Art. No.
1 Concept and scope of farm mechanization 1 1.5 6-9
2 Materials of construction & heat treatment 2 2 7-15
3 Selection of farm machinery 2 24 426-430
4 - 6 Primary and secondary tillage equipment. 3 3.1-3.6 59-81
Numericals
7 Forces acting on tillage tools, 1 13.4 235- 236
Draft measurement of tillage equipments. 7 3.3.3 6-7
8 -10 Sowing planting and transplanting equipment, 5 3 36-70
their calibration and adjustments.
Numericals
11, 12 Fertilizer application equipment 2 14 270-284
13 Weed control equipment 6 11 81- 91
14, 15 Earth moving equipment, their construction & 4 22 313- 318,
working principles (Drainage excavators, 320- 321
ditching equipment, Trench cutting machines,
Bulldozer)
16 Machine performance and cost analysis 3 1.3 4-9
List of Practicals:
1. Introduction to various farm machines, visit to implements shed.
2-3. Study of constructional details, adjustments and working of M.B. plow and disc
plow.
4. Study of constructional details, adjustments and working of disc harrow and
secondary tillage tools.
5. Study of earth moving equipment.
6. Study of construction and working of rotavators and other rotary tillers,
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 7-9. Study of working of seed-cum-fertilizer drills, planters and their calibration in field.
10. Study of working of transplanters and operation.
11. Study of working of potato planter
12. Study of working of sugarcane planter
13. Study of weeding equipments manual wheel hoe, bullock drawn and power operated
inter-row cultivator and their use.
14, 15. Measurement of Field capacity and field efficiency for at least two
machines/implements for field machine and crop machine.
16. Measurement of draft and fuel consumption for different implements under different
soil conditions.
Text Books :
1) Elements of Agricultural Engineering by Jagdishwar Sahay (4th Edition, 2004)
2) Farm Machinery and Equipments by Smith and Wikes, TMH Publ. (1977 edition)
3) Elements of Farm Machinery by A. C. Shrivastav (1990 edition)
4) Farm Machinery by Kulpin C.
5) Farm Machinery and approach by S. C. Jain, Grace Philip
6) Practical Farm Machinery Vol. 1 by Bhattacharya. Saroj Prakashan, 1999 Ed.
7) RNAM Test Codes and Procedures for Farm Machinery
Ref. Books:
Principles of Farm Machinery by Kepner, Bainer and Barger, CBS Publisher and Distributor,
Delhi (1987) Indian edition.

Course No: FMP 248 Title: Tractor Systems and Controls

Sem: IV(New ) Credit: 2 ( 1+1)

Theory:
Study of transmission systems, clutch, gear box, differential and final drive mechanism
Familiarization of brake mechanism. Ackerman and hydraulic steering and hydraulic systems.
Tractor power outlets: P.T.O., belt pulley, drawbar, etc. Tractor chassis mechanics and design
for tractor stability. Ergonomic considerations and operational safety.
Practical: Introduction to transmission systems and components; Study of clutch functioning,
parts and design problem on clutch system; Study of different types of gear box, calculation of
speed ratios, design problems on gear box; Study on differential and final drive and planetary
gears; Study of brake systems and some design problems; Steering geometry and adjustments;
Study of hydraulic systems in a tractor, hydraulic trailer and some design problems; Traction
performance of a tractor wheel; Finding C.G. of a tractor by weighing technique; Finding CG of
a tractor using suspension/balancing techniques; Finding moment of Inertia of a tractor;
Appraisal of various controls in different makes tractors in relation to anthropometric
measurements.
Lesson Plan
Sr. Lecture Topic Art. No.
No.
1. 1 & 2 Study of transmission system-Clutch: J-11.1 to 11.5
Function, principle of operation, types of clutch system,
working of single plate system, detail of components,
working of dual clutch plate system & clutch adjustment
2. 3 Gear Box : Introduction, principle of gearing & types of J-12.1 to 12.3
gar box.
3. 4 Differential : J-13.1 to 13.4,
Function, principle of operation, operational details and 13.6
differential lock, Final Drive
4. 5 & 6 Brake : J-15.1 to 15.3.2
General clarification of brake, mechanical & hydraulic

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5. 7&8 Steering systems-qualities of steering system, main parts N-Pg. No. 18-19
of steering system, steering geometry, Toe in, Ackerman N-Pg. No. 27-32
steering, Toe out on turns, Toe out negative camber, king
pin inclination, spindle bearing load, caster angle.
Power Steering J-14.1.5
6. 9-11 Hydraulic system of tractor J-17.1 to 17.5
7. 12 Hitching of implements J-18.1- 18.3
8. 13 Tractor power outlet- P.T.O. & draw bar S-155 to 157
Tyres, tubes and wheel balancing J- 16.1- 16.7
9. 14 & 15 Tractor chassis mechanism L-306-324
10. 16 Ergonomical considerations & Operational safety L- 226- 233
Precautions while operating tractor S-161-162

List of Practicals :
1 Introduction to transmission system and components.
2&3 Study of clutch system and trouble shooting.
4&5 Study of different types of gear box and trouble shooting.
6&7 Study on brake system and trouble shooting.
8 Study on differential and final drive system.
9 Study on steering geometry and adjustments.
10 Study hydraulic system in tractor.
11 & 12 Study on traction theory and trouble shooting.
13 & 14 Appraisal of various control in different make tractor in relation to anthropometric
measurement.
15 Study of tractor power outlets.
16 Visit to Tractor repair workshop & spare part agencies.

Text Book :

1 Elements of Agril. Engineering by Dr. Jagdiswar sahay (S) Third edition 1992.
2 Farm tractor maintenance & repair by SC Jain & CR. Rai (J) 7th Repair 1995.
3 Tractor and their power unit by E.L.Barger & et. Al. (L) (4 authors books 1 st Edition,
1957).
4 Farm machines & Equipment by CP Nakra, Dhankpat Rai & Sons (N) Edition 1990.

Course No: FMP 359 Title: Farm Machinery & Equipment-II

Sem: V (New) Credit: 2 (1+1)

Theory:
Principles & types of cutting mechanisms. Construction & adjustments of shear & impact-type
cutting mechanisms. Crop harvesting machinery : mowers, windrowers, reapers, reaper binders
and forage harvesters. Forage chopping & handling equipment. Threshing mechanics & various
types of threshers. Threshers, straw combines & grain combines, maize harvesting & shelling
equipment, Root crop harvesting equipment - potato, groundnut etc., Cotton picking &
Sugarcane harvesting equipment. Principles of fruit harvesting tools and machines. Horticultural
tools and gadgets. Testing of farm machine. Test codes & procedure. Interpretation of test
results. Selection and management of farm machines for optimum performance.

Practical:
Familiarization with various Farm machines related to harvesting, threshing, root. harvesting,
combine etc; Study of various types of mowers, constructional details, materials and working;

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Study of various types of reaper, constructional details, materials and working & performance;
Study of various types of reaper binder, constructional details, materials and working; Study of
various types of potato harvesters, constructional details, materials and working; Study of
various types of groundnut harvesters, constructional details, materials and working &
performance; Study of various types of forage harvester, constructional details, materials and
working; Study of various types of sugarcane harvester, constructional details, materials and
working; Study of various types of maize sheller, constructional details, materials and working
& performance; Study of various types of threshers, constructional details, materials and
working & performance; Study of various types of cotton pickers and strippers, constructional
details, materials and working; Study of various types of harvester tools, constructional details,
materials and working; Study of various types of combine harvester, constructional details,
materials and working; Study of various types of straw combines, constructional details,
materials and working; Study of various types of fruit harvester equipment, constructional
details, materials and working.
Lesson Plan

Sr. Lecture Topic Book Article Page No.

No. No. No.
1. 1,2 Plant protection equipment- Sprayers and 5 6.1-6.5 114-135
dusters, their calibration, selection, constructional
features of different components and adjustments
2. 3 Principle and types of cutting mechanisms 7 14.3- 315-321
14.10
3. 4-9 Crop harvesting machinery
Harvesting and threshing equipments, 5 4.1,4.2 71-85
17
Threshing mechanics, 7 17.9- 400-409,
17.14

Combine harvesters, grain losses 4 33 438-450,

453-454
Maize sheller 3 6.13 177-179

Sugarcane harvester 2 21 378-380

4. 10-11 Forage chopping and 7 16.1- 368-374,
16.7,
handling equipment- 16.15- 383-384
16.16
Chaff cutter 1 18.1 371-376
5. 12 Root crop harvesting equipment
Potato harvesting 2 20 367-369,
Peanut harvesting 372-376
6. 13,14 Cotton harvesting machinery 7 19.1- 446-455
19.10
7. 15 Testing of farm machines test code and 8 1 2-15
procedures, interpretation of test results
8. 16 Selection of tractor and matching implements 5 Annx- I 219-228

List of Practicals :
1 To study different types of pesticide application equipments
2 To study different types of spray nozzles
3 To study different types of dusters
4 Study of various types of mowers, constructional details, materials and working

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 5 Study of various types of reapers, constructional details, materials and working
6 Study of grain crop combine harvesters, constructional details, materials and
working
7-8 Study of various types of threshers, constructional details, materials and working
and performance
9 Study of maize sheller
10 Study of sugarcane harvester
11 Study of chaff cutter
12 Study of potato harvester
13 Study of peanut harvester
14 Study of cotton harvesting machinery
15 Study of various types of fruit harvesting equipment, constructional details,
material and working
16 Study of various types of forage harvesters, constructional details, materials and
working
Text Books :
1) Elements of Agricultural Engineering by Jagdishwar Sahay
2) Farm Machinery and Equipments by Smith and Wikes, TMH Publ. (1984 edition)
3) Elements of Farm Machinery by A. C. Shrivastav (1990 edition)
4) Farm machines & Equipment by CP Nakra, Dhankpat Rai & Sons Edition 1990.
5) Farm Machinery and approach by S. C. Jain, Grace Philip
6) Practical Farm Machinery Vol. 2 by Bhattacharya. Saroj Prakashan, 1999 Ed.
7) Principles of Farm Machinery by Kepner, Bainer and Barger, CBS Publisher and Distributor,
Delhi (1987) Indian edition.
8) RNAM Test Codes and Procedures for Farm Machinery

Course No. FMP 3610 Title : Machine Design

Semester : VI (New ) Credits : 3(2+1)

Theory :
Meaning of design, Phases of design, design considerations. Common engineering materials and
their mechanical properties. Types of loads and stresses, theories of failure, factor of safety,
selection of allowable stress. Stress concentration. Elementary fatigue and creep aspects. Cotter
joints, knuckle joint and pinned joints, turnbuckle. Design of welded subjected to static loads.
Design of threaded fasteners subjected to direct static loads, bolted joints loaded in shear and
bolted joints subjected to eccentric loading. Design of shafts under torsion and combined
bending and torsion. Design of keys. Design of muff, sleeve,and rigid flange couplings Design
of helical and leaf springs. Design of flat belt and V-belt drives and pulleys. Design of screw
motion mechanisms like screw jack, lead screw, etc. Selection of anifriction bearings. Design of
curved beams; Crane hooks, circular rings, etc.

Practical :
Problems based on load and stress analysis of machine components; problems based on
practical application of theories of failure and determination of factor of safety; Design and
drawing of pin connections, Knuckle joint; Design of bolted joints cases of electric loading;
Exercises on design of levers rockers arm for diesel engines; Assignment test; Problems on
design of shafts, keys and coupling; Problems in selection/ design of belts; Selection of roller
bearings use of catalogue; Problems on design of helical and leaf spring; Problems on gear
design of Spur gears.

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 Lesson Plan
Lec. Topic to be covered Book Art. No. Page. No.
No. No.
1 Meaning of Design, Phases of design, design 1 1.1-1.4 1-3
considerations
2 Engineering materials and their mechanical 1 2.1-2.5 16-20
Properties
3-5 Types of load and stress, theories of failure, factor 1 4.1-4.14 87-102
of safety.
6 Elementary fatigue and creep aspects 3 3.9-3.10 55- 56
7-10 Cotter joint, knuckle joint, pinned joint, turn buckle 1 12.1-12.4 431-439,
12.12-12.15 455-462
2 6.8 314-318
11-14 Design of welded joints subjected to static loads 1 10.1-10.11 341-345,
10.16-10.21 349-359
15-17 Design of threaded fasteners subjected to direct 1 11.1-11.6 377-385,
static loads, bolted joints loaded in Shear and 11.16-11.20 404-409
bolted joints subjected to eccentric loading
18-20 Design of shafts under torsion and combined 1 14.1-14.11 509-517
bending and torsions
21 Design of keys 1 13.1-13.10 470-478
22-24 Design of muff and flange coupling 1 13.11-13.18 478-498
25-26 Design of helical spring 1 23.1-23.9 819-831
27-28 Design of flat bolt 1 18.1-18.4 677-679,
18.6-18.9 680,
18.13-18.18 686-693
29-30 Design of V belt drives 1 20.4-20.6 730-731
31 Design of gears 1 28.1-28.5 1021-1027
32-33 Design of levers 1 15.1-15.5 558-568
34 Selection of antifriction bearing 2 9.13-9.16 486-490

Practicals :-
Numerical Problems based on above topics
Books :-
1 A text book of Machine designs by R. S. Khurmi and J. K. Gupta (Ist Multicolour Ed.,
Fourteenth ed.)
2 Machine design by Pandya and Shah.
3 Elements of workshop technology Vol. l by S. K. Hajra Choudhary and A.K. Hajra
Choudhary.

Course No. FMP-3611

Title : Field Operation & Maintenance of Tractor & Farm Machinery I
Semester : VI (New ) Credits : 1(0+1)

Syllabus :
Introduction to various systems of a tractor viz. fuel, lubrication, cooling, electrical,
transmission, hydraulic & final drive system. Familiarization with tractor controls & learning
procedure of tractor starting and stopping. Driving in forward and reverse gears. Driving safety
rules. Hitching, adjustments, settings and field operation of farm machinery. Familiarisation
with different makes & models of 4-wheeled tractors. Starting &stopping practice of the tractor.
Familiarsation with instrumentation panel & controls; Road signs, traffic rules, road safety,
driving & parking of tractor; Tractor driving practice forward & reverse driving practice;
Tractor driving practice with two wheeled tractor trailer forward & reverse; Study and
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practicing the hitching and dehitching of implements; Study operation and field adjustments of
m.b. plough & disk plough; Field operation of trailing & mounted disk harrow; Field operation
and adjustments of seed drill/planter/sprayer.

Practicals:
1. Introduction to various systems of tractor viz. fuel, lubrication, cooling.
2. Introduction to various systems of tractor viz. electrical, transmission, hydraulic and final
drive system,
3. Familiarization with tractor controls and learning procedure.
4. Familiarization with tractor driving in forward and reverse gears.
5. Familiarization with tractor driving safety rules.
6. Familiarization with tractor hitching system.
7. Field operation with M. B. plough and its adjustment.
8. Field operation with disc plough and its adjustment.
9. Field operation with seed drill / planter and its adjustment.
10. Field operation with tractor trolley (forward and reverse).
11. Field operation with tractor operated disc harrow and its adjustment.
12. Field operation with tractor operated rotavator and its adjustment.
13. Field operation with reaper and its adjustment.
14. Field operation with mower and its adjustment.
15. Familiarization with power tiller driving in forward and reverse gear.
16. Familiarization with tractor operated sprayer.

Text Books :
1. Farm Tractor Maintenance and Repair. By S.C. Jain and C.R. Rai. Tata Mc Graw Hill Pub.
Co. Ltd., 12/4 Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi.
2. Farm Machinery Equipment By C.P. Nakra, Dhanpat Rai & Sons, 1962, Nai Sarak Delhi.
3. Elements of Farm Machinery By A.C. Srivastava Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi, Bombay.
4. Farm Power Machinery Management by Donel Hunt. Lowa state Univ. Press. Ames Low.
The operation care and repairs of Farm machinery, Deere and Company.
5. A Workbook of Practical Farm Machinery, Volume I and Volume 2 by Dr. T.K.
Bhattacharya, Saroj Prakashan, 646 Katra, Allahabad – 211 002.

4. Infrastructure
a. Laboratories:
The Department of Farm Machinery and Power is having following laboratories
• FMP Workshop
• Machine Shop
• CAD Laboratory
• Farm Power Laboratory
• Drawing laboratory
• Ergonomic laboratory

b. Name of the Laboratory: FMP Workshop

c. Activities: This department is having well equipped FMP workshop and machine shop with
welding, machining, cutting machineries and well trained man power.

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d. Photographs:

b. Name of the Laboratory: Machine Shop

c. Activities: This department is having well equipped FMP workshop and machine shop with
welding, machining, cutting machineries and well trained man power.
d. Photographs

b. Name of the Laboratory: CAD Laboratory

c. Activities d. Photographs
In CAD laboratory, the CAD software is
being taught to students to get acquainted
with basic designing of machine parts.

b. Name of the Laboratory: Farm Power Laboratory

c. Activities d. Photographs
Various models and cut models are kept in
the Farm Power laboratory to get acquainted
the students to working principle of the
machine, various systems on tractor, sprayers
ETC.
b. Name of the Laboratory: Drawing laboratory
c. Activities d. Photographs

This department is also having Drawing

laboratory where engineering drawing and
machine drawing practicals are taught to
students.

b. Name of the Laboratory: Ergonomic laboratory

c. Activities d. Photographs
In the Ergonomics laboratory, ergonomical
parameters like Heart rate, oxygen
consumption rate, BPDS, etc. are analyzed for
educational and research purpose.

5. Faculty
a. Academic staff:
Name of the Faculty Dr. Prashant Uddhaorao Shahare
Post held Professor &Head
Deptt. Farm Machinery and Power
Date of Birth 04.10.1967
Qualification M.Tech. (FMP), Ph. D. (FMP)
Area of Specialization Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Experience (Years) 24 Yrs.
Research Projects guided
Ph. D Nil
M. Tech. 05
B. Tech. 12
Present area of research Research on sprayers and duster, farm
machineries for rice base farming
Contact details
Landline No. 02358-282414(O)
Mobile No. 9422548005
Fax 02358 282414
E-mail shahare_prashant@rediffmail.com
Name of the Faculty Er. Kishor Ganpat Dhande
Post held Associate Professor
Date of Birth 07.07.1966
Qualification M.Tech. (FMP)
Area of Specialization Farm Machinery and Power
Experience (Years) 23 Yrs.
Research Projects guided
Ph. D Nil
M. Tech. 03
B. Tech. 04
Present area of research Paddy threshing, seeding, spraying and
precision farming
Contact details
Landline No. 02358 282405
Mobile No. 9423047787
Fax 02358 282414
E-mail kgdhande@gmail.com

Name of the Faculty Er. Vijay Vitthal Aware

Post held Associate Professor
Date of Birth 09.03.1972
Qualification M.E. (FMP) and Ph. D. (FMP)
Area of Specialization Farm Machinery and Power
Experience (Years) 16 Yrs.
Research Projects guided
Ph. D Nil
M. Tech. 02
B. Tech. 09
Present area of research Ergonomics and safety management
Contact details
Landline No. 02358 280421
Mobile No. 9422635202
Fax --
E-mail vijayaware_2000@yahoo.com

Name of the Faculty Er. Sachin Vishnudas Pathak

Post held Associate Professor
Deptt. Farm Machinery and Power
Date of Birth 12.07.1976
Qualification M.Tech. (FMP)
Area of Specialization Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
Experience (Years) 10 Yrs. 11 months
Research Projects guided
Ph. D Nil
M. Tech. 02
B. Tech. 06
Present area of research Farm Machinery and Power
Contact details
Landline No. --
Mobile No. 9422549798
Fax --
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 E-mail sachinpathak@gmail.com

Name of the Faculty Er. Nilesh Ashok Shirsat

Post held Assistant Professor (FMP)
Date of Birth 21.10.1979
Qualification M. Tech.(FMP)
Area of Specialization Farm Machinery and Power
Experience (Years) 10 Yrs.
Research Projects guided
Ph. D Nil
M. Tech. 01
B. Tech. 07
Present area of research Farm Machinery and Power
Contact details
Landline No. 02358 282414
Mobile No. 9422410000
Fax 02358 282414
E-mail nashirsat@gmail.com

b. Research staff:
Name of the Faculty Mrs. Rhutuja Nitin Palte
Post held Senior Research Assistant
Date of Birth 17th Oct. 1981
Qualification M. Tech.
Area of Specialization Renewable Energy Sources
Experience (Years) 10 Yrs. 11 Months
Research Projects guided Nil
Ph. D --
M. Tech. --
B. Tech. --
Present area of research Farm Machinery and Power
Contact details
Landline No. 02358 282414
Mobile No. 9422443062
Fax 02358 282414
E-mail rnpalte@gmail.com

6. Instructional Farm:
a. Location: Department of Farm Machinery and Power, CAET, Dapoli.
b. Infrastructural facility: Equipment Production Workshop:
c. Activities: The practicals of workshop technology on welding, turning, knurling, milling,
threading, boring, carpentary jobs are carried out. The fabrication, development and
modification work of machine parts are carried out under research work of academic,
research staff and students.
d. Photographs:

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 b. Infrastructural facility: Equipment and Machinery Museum
c. Activities: The farmers, students, women self help groups visited the museum to improve
their technical knowledge regarding improved farm equipments and tools developed for
Konkan region.
d. Photographs:

b. Infrastructural facility: Implement Park

c. Activities: The farmers, students, women self help groups visited the Implement park to
get acquainted with improved farm machineries.
d. Photographs:

7. Research activities and achievements (including projects)

a. Implements released:
1) Conveyor type paddy thresher
2) Zero till drill
3) Sopan semiautomatic cashewnut sheller
4) Areacanut dehusker
5) Tractor mounted hydraulic elevator for coconut harvesting
6) Multipurpose fruit harvester
 7) Green cashenut sheller
8) Arecanut Peelar
9) Biomass Shredder
10)Improved vaibhav sickle
b. Research Recommendations:

1. The 35 H.P. tractor operated shredder is

recommended for shredding of pruned
branches/ cutting of horticultural and spices
crops upto 2.0 cm diameter and harvested
grasses. (2007)

2. The power operated paddy thresher with

inverted chain conveyor developed by Dr. B. S.
Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli is
recommended for threshing of paddy without
damage to paddy straw. (2009)

3. The ‘Sopan’, semi automatic cashew nut

shelling machine developed by Dr. B. S. K. K.
V., Dapoli is recommended for shelling of the
steam roasted cashew nuts. (2009)

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4. The bullock drawn zero till drill is
recommended for Konkan region for sowing
beans after harvest of kharif rice. (2010)

5. The DBSKKV developed hand operated rotary

arecanut dehusker is recommended for
dehusking the arecanut. (2010)

6. The manually operated multi fruit harvester is

recommended for harvesting different fruits
like mango, cashew and kokum. (2010)

7. The tractor mounted hydraulic elevator is

recommended for coconut harvesting on flat
land upto 12 m tree height. (2011)
8. The DBSKKV developed hand operated
arecanut scarifier is recommended for
arecanuut scarifying for Konkan region. (2011)

9. The hand operated green cashewnut sheller

developed by Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan
Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli is recommended for
green cashewnut shelling. (2011)

10. Dr BSKKV improved Vaibhav sickle is

recommended for harvesting of paddy.(2013)

11. The self propelled reaper developed by Dr.

B.S.K.K.V., Dapoli and MAIDC, Mumbai is
recommended for harvesting of paddy. (2014)

12. DBSKKV developed pedal operated arecanut

dehusker is recommended for dehusking of dried
areacanut. (2014)

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 13. DBSKKV developed power operated arecanut
dehusker is recommended for dehusking of dried
areacanut for higher output capacity. (2014)

14. Pure latex (non slip) glove is recommended for

cashew nut deshelling and scooping operation.
(2014-15) FMP deptt and (AICRP-ESA)

15. It is recommended to use surgical gloves

(inside) and cotton gloves (outside) during fish
dressing operation for higher work output and better
safety of hands. (2014) (AICRP-ESA)

16. It is recommended to use Dr. BSKKV

developed foldable coconut dehusker having
detachable handle for better performance and easy
handling. (2015)

c. Research Outcome/ Findings:

Tools/ Equipments Developed
A) For Rice based Framing System
1) Vaibhav sickle
2) Punkaj puddler
3) Stubble remover
4) Ankur toothed spade
 5) Conveyor type paddy thresher
6) Zero till drill
7) Verical conveyor reaper
8) Improved vaibhav sickle
9) Cono weeder

B) For horticultural based farming system

1) Nutan mango harvester
2) Navin mango harvester
3) Amar lorenthus cutter
4) Sulabh contour marker
5) CAET cashew cutter
6) Coconut dehusker
7) Biomass shredder
8) Sopan semiautomatic cashewnut sheller
9) Areacanut dehusker(hand operated)
10) Tractor mounted hydraulic elevator
11) Multipurpose fruit harvester
12) Green cashenut sheller
13) Arecanut Scrarifier
14) Power operated areacnut dehusker
15) Pedal operated areacnut dehusker
16) Folable coconut dehusker

d. Completed Research Projects/Programmes/ Schemes:

1. Title: Design, development and testing of Arecanut coconut

harvester
UR Nos.:
Objectives: 1) To design and fabricate arecanut coconut harvester.
2) To conduct testing of arecanut coconut harvester.
Principal Investigator: Dr. S. K. Jain
Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. K. G. Dhande
Sponsoring Agency: ICAR, New Delhi
Duration: 2001-2003
Total outlay: 5,00,744/-
Summary of Achievements: Battery operated coconut arecanut harvester have been
developed and evaluated.
Relevant Photographs:

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2. Title Anthropometric survey on Agricultural workers of
Konkan region of Maharashtra
UR Nos.
Objectives 1) Generation of anthropometric database on agril.
workers of Konkan region of Maharashtra.
2) To establish design criteria based on these data for
development of safe and efficient tools and
equipment.
Principal Investigator Dr. A. G. Powar
Co-Principal Investigator Dr. V. V. Aware
Sponsoring Agency ICAR, New Delhi
Duration 2004-2006
Total outlay 11,82,707/-
Summary of Achievements Anthropometic survey of 1027 agricultural workers from
all over Konkan region of Maharashtra has been carried
out.
Relevant Photographs

3. Title Setting up of a demonstration cum training centre on

coconut processing in Konkan region of Maharashtra
UR Nos.
Objectives 1) To encourage process and value addition for
coconut at farmers’ level so that farmers will get
better return from coconut farming.
2) To motivate and help them to adopt the post harvest
processes.
3) To familiarize the farmers with developed
machineries on the coconut processing and their
method of adoption.
4) To make process available to them and provide
helping hand for self employment.
Principal Investigator Dr. V. V. Aware
Co-Principal Investigator Er. S. V. Pathak
Sponsoring Agency Coconut Development Board, Kochi
Duration 2005-2007
Total outlay 16,09,550/-
Summary of Achievements Training on Coconut processing has been imparted to 20
batches of farmers (110 female and 84 male
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 Relevant Photographs

4. Title Design, development of air carrier spraying system for

Mango and Cashew orchards grown on hilly terrain of
Konkan region
UR Nos.
Objectives 1) To develop portable air carrier system for mango
and cashew orchard.
2) To conduct laboratory testing of developed ACS.
3) To evaluate the performance of portable ACS for
pesticide application for mango and cashew
orchard.
4) To study cost economics of developed ACS with
different spraying methods.
Principal Investigator Er. K. G. Dhande
Co- Principal Investigator 1) Dr. V. V. Aware
2) Prof. Mrs. K. V. Naik
Sponsoring Agency ICAR, New Delhi
Duration 2005-2007
Total outlay 11,87,652/-
Summary of Achievements Air carrier sprayer with rotary nozzle has been designed
and developed.
 Relevant Photographs

5. Title Adoption of mechanical rice transplanting Technology

under Konkan region
UR Nos.
Objectives 1) To conduct testing of manual self propelled rice
transplanter under agro-climatic condition of Konkan
region.
2) Adoption of manual and power operated rice
transplanter including mat type raising paddy
nursery under agro-climatic condition of Konkan
region.
3) To conduct demonstrations of machine on farmers
field for popularization of mechanical rice
transplanting technology.
Pricipal Investigator Dr. A. G. Powar
Co-Principal Investigator Er. K. G. Dhande
Sponsoring Agency ICAR, New Delhi
Duration 2005-2007
Total outlay 9,81,780/-
Summary of Achievements Technology for nursery raising and transplanting by
mechanized rice transplanter was developed for lateritic
and black soil.
Relevant Photographs
6. Title Development of tractor mounted and self propelled
elevator for coconut harvesting
UR Nos.
Objectives 1) To develop and modify tractor mounted hydraulic
elevator for coconut harvesting.
2) To conduct component testing of tractor mounted
coconut climber.
3) To conduct field demonstration and testing of the
tractor mounted coconut climber on university
research plot and farmers farm.
4) To demonstrate the use of tractor mounted coconut
climber to the coconut growers.
Principal Investigator Dr. K. P. Kolhe
Sponsoring Agency Coconut Development Board, Kochi
Duration 2010-2011
Total outlay 17, 00000/-
Summary of Achievements Tractor operated elevator is developed.
Relevant Photographs
 7. Title Development of self propelled reaper
Objectives 1) To develop the self propelled reaper for paddy.
2) To evaluate its field performance.
Sponsoring Agency MAIDC, Mumbai
Duration 2007-2014
Total outlay 1,25,000/-
Summary of Achievements Vertical coveyor reaper is developed
Relevant Photographs

e. Ongoing Research Projects/Programmes/ Schemes:

Scheme No. 1. All India Coordinated Research Project on ‘Ergonomics and Safety in
Agriculture (AICRP on ESA)
1. Title All India Coordinated Research Project on ‘Ergonomics and
Safety in Agriculture (AICRP on ESA)
Objectives 1. Develop safety devices, practices and strategies to
minimize farm accidents based on survey and analysis
2. Studies on human-machine-environment interactions to
generate data for developing Ergonomical Design
Guidelines
3. Integrating anthropometric and strength data and other
ergonomical principles in design of agricultural tools
and equipment.
4. Assessment of occupational health hazards and
developing ergonomical interventions for their
minimization.
Sponsoring Agency ICAR Funding-75%, State Govt. -25%
Duration 2009 Onwards
Name of Principal Investigator Dr. V.V.Aware,
Associate Professor and Research Engineer, AICRP
Technologies developed
1. Pedal cum power operated arecanut dehusker.
2. Ergo refined manually operated arecanut dehusker
3. Hand protection devices (gloves) to be used during fish dressing.
4. Hand protection devices (gloves) to be used during cashew deshelling and kernel scooping.

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 Scheme No. 2. Establishment of farm machinery testing, production and training centre at
DBSKKV Dapoli under RKVY

2. Title Establishment of farm machinery testing, production and

training centre at DBSKKV Dapoli under RKVY
Objectives 1) To test all agril. implements excluding tractor, power
tillers and electrical motors.
2) Prototype fabrication (proven equipment).
3) Technological extension of suitable technologies.
Sponsoring Agency RKVY, Maharashtra State
Duration Since 2011
Total outlay 4,89,00,000
Summary of Achievements Developed infrastructure-i.e. 4 buildings for testing of
sprayers, administrative work, training etc. Testing facilities
are strengthened.
The achievements through establishment of Farm Machinery testing, production and training
centre at BDSKKV Dapoli are as follows:
S. Year Testing of Agril. Demonstrations Training
N. tools/Machines
1. F.Y. 2011-12 03 - -
2. F.Y. 2012-13 28 11 02
3. F.Y. 2013-14 12 08 -
4. F.Y. 2014-15 28 03 01
5. F.Y. 2015-16 03 02 -
The total beneficiaries through training on ‘Utilization of agril. Machineries, production, repair
and maintenance of power tiller and tractor’ were 81 and through field demonstrations were
450.
Photographs
Training Demonstration

Testing of Agril. Machineries

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Research
Experiments to be continued during the year 2015-16
Department of Farm Power and Machinery
1. Development and performance evaluation of cashew apple collector
2. Ergonomic evaluation and refinement of Cono weeder
Scheme: AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture
1. Ergonomical study and refinement of work practices and health hazards of men and women in
cashew processing industries.
2. Agricultural accident survey in konkan region of Maharashtra.
3. Ergonomical studies on work practices and health hazards in fish processing plants.
New Experiment during the year 2015-16
Department of Farm Machinery and Power
1. Development and performance evaluation of power operated coconut dehusker
2. Design and development of raised bed dry paddy seeder

Scheme: AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture

1. Ergonomic evaluation of manuall paddy transplanter.
2. Measurement of aerobic capacity of agricultural workers of Konkan region of Maharashtra.
3. Ergonomic evaluation of pedal operated arecanut dehusker by women workers.
4. Performance evaluation of power operated arecanut dehusker.
Ph.D. and M.Tech projects
Completed: M.Tech
1. Development of women friendly conoweeder for paddy – Ms. Chavan Suchitra Suryakant
2. Development and performance evaluation of high capacity engine operated paddy thresher-
Mr. Gadhe Balaji D.
Ongoing M.Tech.
1. Development and testing of Urea briquette applicator – Mr. Jadhav Amit Rameshrao
2. Ergonomic evaluation and refinement of manually operated paddy transplanter for women
workers of Konkan region – Ms. Kavitkar Chhaya Ragho
3. Design and development of power tiller operated raised bed seed cutm fertilizer drill for
dry paddy – Mr. Patil Vinayak Shamrao
Ongoing: Ph.D
1. Design, development and testing of paddy transplanter suitable for root washed seedlings -
Mr. Patil Suhas Babasaheb

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2. Development and testing of paddy stripper header mechanism- Mr. Bhanage Girishkuman
Balasaheb
3. Development and testing of Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) husk fibre separation machine -
Mr. Deshmukh Prashant Sampatrao

8. Repository of abstracts of the theses:

M. Tech.
Name of the candidate Mr. Jadhav Rajesh T.
Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. FMP
Year of submission June 2007
Name of the Guide/ Co guide Er.K.G.Dhande
Abstract Development of feeding- conveyor type power
operated paddy thresher
Threshing is major operation, consumes large amount of time and money. Large number of
farmers thresh their paddy crop manually or trampling it under the feet of animals but these
operation consumes lot of time and human energy with breakage of grains occurs sometimes.
The developed feeding-conveyor type power operated paddy thresher is evaluated with
comparison with power operated thresher (Model Threshomax). For testing of these threshers
on three varieties viz. Ratnagiri 24, Karjat 5 and Karjat 3 RNAM standard test code was used.
Developed thresher gave highest grain output of 197.32 kg/hr for Karjat-5 variety at 380
kg/hr feed rate. Maximum cleaning efficiency was found in case of developed thresher for
both Karjat-5 and Karjat-3 variety, the larger value was 99.68% for Karjat-5 variety for 380
kg/hr feed rate. The highest threshing efficient was found also in developed thresher for both
set of varieties and extreme value was 99.94% for 380 kg/hr feed rate for Karjat-5 variety.
Less percentage of grain loss value was observed in developed thresher for Karjat-5 variety at
380 kg/hr feed rate. The energy consumption in case of power operated paddy thresher was
least for first feed rate i.e. 0.078 kW, for developed thresher it was in the range of 0.32 to 0.47
kW. Cost of operation of developed thresher was Rs.52.87/hr and Rs.26.33/hr for threshomax
thresher respectively.

Name of the candidate Mr. Kadam Ravindra R.

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. FMP
Year of submission 2010
Name of the Guide/ Co guide Er.S.V.Pathak
Abstract Development of power operated tree shaker for aonla
The purpose of this research was to develop an power operated tree shaker for aonla fruit
harvesting. The prototype machine was constructed and tested on hybrid aonla fruit. An inertia
type power operated shaker was used for mechanical harvesting of aonla. The study included
frequency and amplitude to obtain maximum fruit removal percentage, harvesting rate of
shaker and physical properties of aonla fruit.
Maximum fruit removal percentage (80-90%) was achieved by operating the tree shaker at
amplitude of 50 mm and frequency of 220cpm. The ratio of fruit detachment force (FDF) to
weight (W) at different maturity times was found 0.09 N/g at the end of month of October. The
average values for geometric mean diameter and coefficient of spring rigidity were found to be
31.80 mm and 2.06 N/mm respectively. Shaking frequency, variation of FDF/W at different
maturity levels were tested and average values were observed to be 1.09, 0.47, 0.34, 0.16, 0.11
N/mm. During the field performance test average field capacity, fuel consumption and shaking
efficiency was observed to be 3.23 trees/hr, 3.15 Lit/hr and 81.81% respectively at frequency
of 220cpm.

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Name of the student Mugdha Ramkrushna Bhat
Degree for which thesis is submitted M. Tech.
Year of submission 2010
Name of Guide/Co-guide Dr. P.U. Shahare
Abstract Development And Performance Evsluation Of Two
Row Paddy Transplanter
Rice (Oryza sativa), one of the three most important food crop in world, forms the
staple diet of 2.7 billion people. India has largest acreage under rice (44.6 million ha) and with
the production of about 142.5 million tonnes it ranks second only to ChinaIn Maharashtra, the
entire 2008-09 kharif season had recorded total paddy acreage of 406.43 lakh hectare, resulting
in a rice production of 84.58 million tonnes at an average yield of 2.08 tonnes per hectare. In
Konkan region, rice is an important crop. It is grown on 4.5 lakh hectare with production of
21.14 lakh tones. The traditional rice farming system in India broadly includes wetland
(lowland) and dry land (upland) system. In Konkan region, wet land cultivation system is
followed. The land is ploughed thoroughly and puddle in 3-5 cm standing water.
Transplanting is most labour consuming operation during paddy cultivation. The cost
of puddling and transplanting shares 50 % of total production cost. The man days required for
transplanting ranges from 50 to 60 man-days/ha. Now a days labour are very costly and scares.
The delay in transplanting directly affects the yield. Different types of transplanters like
manually operated, power tiller operated, riding type, tractor operated, self propelled type are
available but they have limited use in Konkan region due to topography of the field. Lots of
efforts are made by Dr.B.S.K.K.V, Dapoli to popularize the commercially available eight row
self propelled transplanter (Yanji Shakti). The machine works well in literatic soil of the
Konkan region. The limitations of the machine are smaller plot size and undulating topography
of land. The field efficiency of the machine reduced due to small plot size. Manually operated
four row, six row transplanters could not get much popularity in the region as the operator has
to pull the transplanter which involves lots of drudgery. Hence, to overcome this problem it
was decided to undertake a study on development and performance evaluation of two row
paddy transplanter.
The existing Korean two row transplanter was tested in field. During the field
evaluation some drawbacks were observed. The labour requirement and draft requirement
existing transplanter was more. The field capacity and field efficiency of the existing
transplanter was less. Hence it was decided to design drive wheel to existing transplanter. The
drive wheel of 48 cm was fabricated. The lugs were provided on outer periphery of drive
wheel. Considering the lug height of 50 mm with radial height of 40 mm keeping lugs 550
inclined with the normal, the effective diameter of wheel = 400 mm. The wheel was welded to
the handle of the transplanter. Power required for the forward motion of the transplanter was
transmitted from output shaft of gear box to the chain and sprocket on drive wheel.
The performance evaluation of newly developed transplanter was carried out at the
Agronomy farm of Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli. The newly developed transplanter was worked
satisfactorily in field. The power source available with transplanter was sufficient to cause
forward motion of the transplanter. The speed of the newly developed transplanter was 17%
more than existing transplanter. The newly developed transplanter reduce the labour
requirement for operating There was increase in field capacity and field efficiency of the
newly developed transplanter with 0.015 ha/hr (22.27%) and 89.7% (5.2%) respectively over
existing transplanter. The operating cost of newly developed transplanter was found to be Rs.
160/hr and Rs. 2424.2/ha which is 19.68% and 8.5% less respectively than the existing
transplanter (Rs. 175/hr, Rs. 3018.1/ha). The required plant population (100/m2) was
maintained by the newly developed machine.

Name of the candidate Ms. Patil Amruta S.

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech
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Name of the Guide/ Co guide Er.K.G.Dhande
Abstract Development and performance evaluation of bullock
drawn dry paddy seed cum fertilizer drill
Based on the physical characteristics of paddy seed and geometrical parameters such as
size, thousand grain weights, angle of repose, etc., development of dry paddy seed cum
fertilizer drill was done. A trapezoidal box for seed and fertilizer and cup feed mechanism was
selected as there is no seed damage. For seed and fertilizer placement, shoe and shovel type of
furrow openers were used respectively. A provision was made to adjust the row to row spacing
as per requirement.
The developed dry paddy seed cum fertilizer drill was tested in the laboratory and field as
per BIS test code IS6316:1993. The average seed and fertilizer rate was observed as 59.4 kg/ha
and 100.2 kg/ha respectively. Deviation of overall sowing from the seed rate was 0.96% and
from fertilizer rate was 0.1%. The average germination rate and plant population was 97% and
188 m2. The average draft and power required was observed to be 33 kgf at a speed of 2.52
km/h and 0.30 hp respectively. The average theoretical field capacity, effective field capacity
and field efficiency was 0.151 ha/h, 0.11 ha/h and 75.96% respectively. The fabrication cost
was Rs.3878/- and total cost for sowing seed by the bullock drawn dry paddy seed cum
fertilizer drill was Rs.460.55/ha.

Name of the candidate Mr. Kadam Vinod B.

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech
Year of submission June 2011
Name of the Guide/ Co guide Dr.V.V. Aware
Abstract Ergonomic evaluation of pedal operated cashew nut
desheller and self propelled reaper for arm workers of
Konkan region of Maharashtra
The average value of working heart rate, energy consumption, ODR, BPDS and force
required to operate the pedal of cashew nut desheller were 106.63 bpm, 10.44 kJ/min, 7.0,
18.77 and 160.23 N respectively which was modified as per the anthrometric data of farm
women of Konkan region and ergonomically evaluated. The modified cashew nut desheller
increased the comfort of the subject by 12.25, 20.40, 45.28, 23.38 and 55.10 per cent reduction
in heart rate, energy expenditure, overall discomfort rating, body part discomfort score and
force requirement respectively as compared to existing machine.
During ergonomic evaluation of self propelled vertical conveyor reaper , the average value
of heart, energy expenditure, ODR,BPDS and delta HR were 141.12 bpm, 34.60kJ/min, 8,
23.43 and 42.29 bpm. The average rest pause suggested was 15.81 min after every 30 min of
works.
The noise vibration level measured at the ear level during the operation of self propelled
reaper was found in the range of 84 to 87 dB (A). The average value of peak vibration of self
propelled reaper without isolation pad measured as 39.20, 20.48 and 20.93 m/s2 at near
engine, gear box and handle respectively. The machine vibration with isolation pad were
37.53, 19.43, 16.78 m/s2 at engine, gear box and handle respectively.

Name of the student Ms. Kirti Suresh Desai

Degree for which thesis is submitted M. Tech.
Year of submission 2012
Name of Guide/Co-guide Dr. P.U. Shahare
Abstract Development And Performance Testing Of Two Row
Paddy Transplanter
Rice is the most important cereal food crop of India. It occupies about 23.3 per cent of
gross cropped area of the country. India has largest area under rice (44.6 million ha) and with
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rice is the second important crop of the people, which is grown over an area of 14.99 lakh
hectares with an annual rough rice production of 32.37 lakh tones. The highest productivity
was observed in Konkan region i.e. 2.56 t/ha (3.65 t/ha for rough rice). Rice transplanting can
be done either by direct seeding or transplanting. Transplanting seedlings in puddle soil with
standing water is widest spread technique used throughout the Asian countries. Traditional
paddy cultivation is laborious, expensive and time consuming. The cost of puddling and
transplanting shares 50 % of total production cost. The man days required for transplanting
ranges from 40 to 50 man-days/ha. Hence, there is a great need to mechanize the transplanting
operation. In many parts of the country 8 row self propelled transplanter (model – Yanji -
Shakti) has been tried and it is found useful. More weight, bigger size, transportation problem
on fragmented land and hilly terrain of Konkan restrict to adapt this machine. Hence, it is
decided to develop two row paddy transplanter using mat type seedling.
The newly developed transplanter consists of main frame, engine, gearbox, picking –
cum - transplanting mechanism, indexing mechanism and drive wheels. For designing, power
requirement was calculated for the machine. The total power required for removal of seedlings
and their placement and forward motion of machine was found to be 1.96 hp. The main frame
consists of mast, transplanting mechanism support and U-frame for tray support. Rollers were
mounted on the U-frame to restrict the movement of tray to horizontal plane. Based on the
power requirement the commercially available Honda-GXH- 50 was selected. The gear box
having speed reduction ratio 12.5: 1 is selected from the commercial market. Actuating type of
commercially available transplanting mechanism is used on the machine. It consists of one
transplanting arm, two fingers, two rocker arm and two needles. For the proper traction and
forward motion in field, it was decided to design a drive wheel of the transplanter. Simple
clutch system has been provided on the drive wheel for easy turning of the transplanter.
The newly developed machine was operated in field for filler trial. The result reveals
that the plant to plant spacing for newly developed transplanter was 16 cm. The planting depth
of the transplanter was observed to be 3 cm. The seedlings per hill were observed to be 5 and
missing hill were 3.33/ m2 respectively. The total numbers of hill/m2 area were obtained as 20.
The sinkage of the machine was observed to be 2 cm. Fuel consumption for the newly
developed transplanter was 0.89 l/ha. The operating speed of the transplanter was observed to
be 1.58 km/h. The field efficiency of the transplanter was 75.4%. Total time of operation was
observed to be 21.01 h/ha. Time required for transplanting, turning, feeding the nursery was
found to be 17.98, 0.93, 2.1 h/ha respectively. The field capacity of the transplanter was
0.0569 ha/h. The operating cost of newly developed transplanter was Rs. 223.58 /h and
Rs.1788 /ha. In general, the newly developed transplanter worked satisfactorily in the field.

Name of the candidate Pravin Balasaheb Gaikwad

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
Year of submission 2014-15
Name of the Guide/ Co guide Dr. P. U. Shahare, Professor & Head, FMP
Title of thesis Development and Performance Evaluation Of Four
Row Self Propelled Paddy Transplanter
Abstract
India has largest area under rice (42.6 million hectares) and with the production of
about 103.4 million tonnes it ranks second only to China. In Maharashtra 15.14 lakh ha land is
under rice cultivation with rice production of about 27.12 lakh tones. Rice is staple food of
Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is grown on 4.136 lakh hectare with annual production of
10.42 lakh tones and the average productivity is 2.56 tones/ha. Rice is generally grown by
transplanting seedlings in flooded field conditions or direct sowing depending upon the
availability of water. The cost of puddling and transplanting shares 50 % of total production
cost. Rice transplanting is a tedious and very time-consuming job requiring about 250 to 300
man-hour/ha. Hence there is a great need to mechanize the transplanting operation. In many

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parts of country as well as in Konkan region of Maharashtra eight row self propelled paddy
transplanter has been used and it is found useful. The limitations are observed due to smaller
plot size and hilly terrain. The efforts have been made to develop two row transplanter at Dr.
B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli. It could work on smaller plots but the field capacity
is very less and also plant to plant spacing is not maintained. In order to enhance the field
capacity the work on high capacity transplanter of a four row is necessary and it was decided
to develop four row self propelled paddy transplanter.
The developed four row self propelled transplanter consists of main frame, engine, gear
box, transplanting mechanism, tray movement mechanism and drive system. The total power
required for removal of seedlings and their placement and forward motion of machine was
found to be 3.2 hp. Based on the power requirement the commercially available Honda-GK-
200 petrol engine (3.5 hp) was selected as a prime mover. The engine was fitted over main
frame with nut and bolts. Engine speed was reduced to 288 rpm through gear box of 12.5:1
ratio which was required to operate transplanting arm. The commercially available actuating
type transplanting arms (2 Nos) were used for this transplanter. In order to achieve forward
speed of machine 1.5 km/hr the drive wheel having lugs was designed. The drive wheel speed
was reduced to 24 rpm using another small worm type gear box with gear ratio 12:1.
Laboratory test results showed that transplanting mechanism and feeding mechanism functions
properly. The newly developed four row self propelled transplanter was operated in field for
filler trial. The result reveals that the hill spacing for newly developed transplanter was 13.16
cm. The planting depth of the transplanting was observed to be 3 cm. The seedlings per hill
and missing of hills/m2 were observed to be 3.66 and 4.33 respectively. The total number
hills/m2 area were obtained as 30. Fuel consumption for the newly developed transplanter was
1.9 l/h. The operating speed of the transplanter was observed to be 1.48 km/h. The field
efficiency of the transplanter was 80.47 %. Total time of operation for one hectare field was
obtained to be 7.19 hr. The field capacity of the transplanter was 0.14 ha/h. The operating cost
of newly developed transplanter was `359 /h and `2580 /ha. In general, the newly developed
transplanter worked satisfactorily in the field.

Name of the candidate Chavan Manishkumar Vijay

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
Year of submission 2013-14
Name of the Guide/ Co guide S.V. Pathak,
Associate Professor, FMP
Title of thesis Development Of Pedal Operated Tree Shaker For
Jamun
Abstract
India is the second largest producer of fruit in the world. The Konkan region is well regarded as
fruit belt of Maharashtra. Mechanical tree shaker can be most suitable harvesting machines for
konkan region. In view of this thesis, the present investigation entitled, “Development of pedal
operated tree shaker for jamun” was carried out at Department of Farm Machinery and Power,
CEAT, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli. The purpose of this research
was to develop a pedal operated tree shaker for jamun fruit harvesting. The prototype machine was
constructed and tested on indigenous variety Ram jamun. The tree shaker was powered by
manually foot pedal. The output power of the foot pedal was transmitted through a steel wire rope,
where it was converted into the reciprocating motion. The slider motion was transmitted to the
shaker clamp to generate the inertia forces to shaking of the branch.
An inertia type pedal operated shaker was used for mechanical harvesting of jamun. The study
included frequency and amplitude to obtain maximum fruit removal percentage, harvesting rate of
shaker and physical properties of jamun fruit. Harvesting rate was calculated by weighing both the
harvested and unharvested jamun. During the test, the limb of tree was attached to a clamp, which
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assembly. The frequency of reciprocation was varied from 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 cpm
respectively. The results were analyzed according to the maximum fruit removal percentage.
Maximum fruit removal percentage 80-90% was achieved by operating the tree shaker at
amplitude of 160 mm and a frequency of 90 cpm. The appropriate harvesting time for indigenous
variety of jamun was found at the month of April to June. Because, the ratio of Fruit Detachment
Force (FDF) to weight (W) at different maturity times was found 0.653N/g at the end of month of
June. Before the development of tree shaker the physical properties like Geometric Mean Diameter
and Coefficient of spring rigidity for branch were measured and calculated. The average values
were found to be 18.90 mm and 1.72 N/mm respectively. The developed tree shaker were tested on
jamun tree and its performance was evaluated on the basis of effects of the shaking frequency,
variation of FDF/W at different maturity levels and the average values were observed to be 1.94,
1.31, 0.93, 0.56, 0.32 N/g. During the field performance test, the average fruit removal percentage
was observed to be 86.4% and average shaking efficiency was observed to be 79.83% at frequency
of 90cpm and also fruit catching efficiency was obtained to 89.74% at 1 m vertical height of the
catching unit from the fruit limb. As compared to traditional method the developed tree shaker can
harvested 6 trees/day and cost of operation comes to `441.12/day. The field capacity of the
developed tree shaker was found to be three times greater than the manual harvesting, which
reduces time, money and also the operation was found safe and comfortable at 12 to 13% slope of
the field.

Name of the candidate Mr. Deshmukh Purushottam Ramrao

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
Year of submission 2014-15
Name of the Guide/ Co guide Dr. V.V. AWARE
Associate Professor
Title of thesis Design And Development Of Mechanism For
Separation Of Arecanut Husk And Kernels
Abstract
Arecanut (Areca catechu) is one of the important commercial crops in India. Arecanut
belongs to family palmae and is commonly known as Supari. The total world area under
arecanut cultivation in 2012 was about 7.0 lakh ha with production of 12,61,388 metric tons
with productivity of 1215 kg/ha. India ranks first in terms of both area and production of
arecanut. Total arecanut production of India was 4,82,000 metric tons (2012). Arecanut
production in Konkan region of Maharashtra has now almost reached a level of self-
sufficiency, but the arecanut growers are still facing the problem of dehusking of dried fruit,
separation of husk and kernels, grading of arecanut in different sizes etc.
The university (Dr.BSKKV, Dapoli) has developed hand operated, pedal operated and
power operated arecanut dehuskers. In addition to this some manufacturers have developed
power operated arecanut dehusker. In those mechanical dehusker after dehusking the husk and
kernels are to be separated manually which is very time consuming and laborious process. As
the separation of husk and kernels is most labour and time consuming process, it was therefore
decided to undertake a study on design and development of mechanism for separation of
arecanut husk and kernels. The physical and aerodynamic properties of arecanut fruit and
kernels namely; major, medium, minor, geometric mean diameter, sphericity, surface area,
bulk density, true density, angle of repose, terminal velocity were determined for the design of
separator components. The average value of major diameter, medium diameter, minor
diameter, geometric mean diameter, surface area, sphericity, bulk density, true density and
angle of repose for fruits were found 48.18 mm, 38.35 mm, 32.13 mm, 37.51 mm, 4446.74
mm2, and 78.25 per cent, 270.4 kg/m3, 0.5 g/cc and 35.71 degrees, respectively and for kernels
it were found 22.69 mm, 19.79 mm, 19.08 mm, 19.81 mm, 1238.18 mm2 and 87.31 per cent,
735.31 kg/m3, 1.1 g/cc and 32.2 degree, respectively. Based on result of physical and
aerodynamic properties, the vibratory and aerodynamic type of separating mechanism has been
designed, developed and evaluated. The vibratory separating mechanism mainly consist of
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aerodynamic separating mechanism mainly consists of main frame, feeding hopper, blower
and power source.
The performance of developed vibratory separator was carried out at three different
cam speeds (305, 356 and 413 rpm) and four different feed rates (18, 24, 30 and 36 kg/h). The
separation efficiency was decreased as feed rate increased from 18 kg/h to 36 kg/h for all cam
speeds. The maximum separation efficiency, 94 per cent was obtained at cam speed 413 rpm
and feed rate 18 kg/h. The separation loss was decreased as feed rate increased from 18 kg/h to
36 kg/h for all cam speeds. The minimum separation loss was found as 4.4 per cent at cam
speed 305 with feed rate 18 kg/h. The average separation loss was decreased from 6.1 to 4.7
per cent as cam speed increased from 18 kg/h to 36 kg/h for different feed rates. With increase
in feed rate from 18 kg/h to 36 kg/h for all cam speeds, the separation effectiveness was
increased. The maximum separation effectiveness as 87.29 per cent was obtained at cam
speed 305 rpm with feed rate 36 kg/h. The optimum value of feed rate for maximum
separation efficiency, minimum separation loss and maximum separation effectiveness was
26.09 kg/h. Similarly, the optimum cam speed for maximum separation efficiency and
maximum separation effectiveness was 360 rpm.
The developed aerodynamic separator was evaluated at five different air velocities (8.5,
9.5, 10.5, 11.5 and 12.5 m/s) and four different feed rates (18, 24, 30 and 36 kg/h). The
maximum separation efficiency was 99.1 per cent at blower outlet velocity 12.5 m/s with feed
rate 18 kg/h. The average separation efficiency was found to decrease from 90.58 to 82.94 per
cent as air velocity increased from 8.5 m/s to 12.5 m/s for different feed rates. The minimum
separation loss was 0.3 per cent at blower outlet velocity of 8.5 m/s with feed rate 18 kg/h. The
average separation loss was found to decrease from 1.06 to 0.78 per cent as air velocity
increased from 8.5 m/s to 12.5 m/s for different feed rates. The maximum separation
effectiveness 98.97 per cent was obtained at air velocity 8.5 m/s with feed rate 24 kg/h. The
optimum feed rate for maximum separation efficiency and maximum separation effectiveness
were 26 kg/h and 27.66 kg/h, respectively. Hence, optimum feed rate was considered as 26.83
kg/h, considering both parameters as separation efficiency and separation effectiveness.
Similarly, optimum air velocity was 10.22 m/s considering separation efficiency and
separation effectiveness.
The total cost of a vibratory separator was Rs 11,043/- and the operating cost was Rs 27.22/h
whereas the total cost of an aerodynamic separator was Rs 9,872/- and the operating cost was
Rs 28.99 /h.

Name of the candidate Patil Sachin Ramchandra

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
Year of submission 2014-15
Name of the Guide/ Co guide (P.U. Shahare)
Professor And Head, Dept. Of FMP
Title of thesis Development Of Power Operated Coconut Dehusker
Abstract
Coconut (cocos nucifera) is one of the world most useful and important perennial
plants. Coconut palms are grown in more than 93 countries of the world, with a total
production of 5.4 billion tons per year. An individual coconut fruit is made up of an outer
exocarp, a thick fibrous fruit coat known as husk, the hard protective endocarp or shell
called “eyes” are at one end of the nut. Although coconut is of immense economic importance
to both the industrialist and rural area.
Dehusking is the process of removing the outer covering called husk from the coconut
to get two important commercial products such as copra or dried kernel and fibers or coir.
Separation of its husk from the nut (dehusking) constitutes the, most difficult and dangerous
operation in its processing. Presently, dehusking practices includes traditional methods. This
methods are quite time consuming with risk inclusion. Another implement used is inverted
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that can be removed easily. It needs worker to bend from waist, which is uncomfortable when
work continuous for many hours. Manually dehusking process requires the operator to bring
the coconut sharply down into the blade, twisting to one side, loosen the husk and detaching
the fiber from the shell. This action is repeated several times until the entire fibers are
removed. The work is not only hard and dangerous but requires considerable skill, strong wrist
and arm. Motorized and hydraulic coconut dehusking machine are commercial available in
market but cost of this machine is limiting factor in Konkan region.
Initially the some properties of coconuts were studied. The properties of coconut viz. size,
sphericity, weight, roundeness, moisture content, penetration resistance and tensile force etc.
were measured and determined. The average of sphericity, roundness and moisture content is
0.757, 0.684, and 29.04 per cent respectively.
The experimental set-up consists of a MS angle foundation frame. The components of
dehusker such as electric motor with reduction unit, cam and follower, holding mechanism and
splitting mechanism etc. were assembled on the foundation frame. The developed dehusker is
operated by the electric motor. The coconut is hold horizontally in holding mechanism, by
operating the cam the split the coconut by dehusking blade and it loosened. From loosened
coconut the husk and nut is separated by the operators.
For testing the performance of newly developed dehusker, its performance was studied
in to two different tests. ie. Initial performance test and performance test for different grades of
coconuts. The performance evaluation carried on the basis of dehusking time, output capacity,
dehusking efficiency, and operating cost etc. of developed dehusker. The average dehusking
time of developed dehusker is 30.6 sec while the average output capacity and dehusking
efficiency is 125 to 130 nuts per hours and 96.62 per cent respectively. The performance of
power operated coconut dehusker was found to be satisfactory and it can dehusk any shape and
sizes of coconut without nut breakage without cutting the useful coir fibers. The developed
dehusker is simple and easy to operate, does not required any special skill to operate. The cost
of fabrication for the developed power operated coconut dehusker is 13822/- and the total
operating cost for dehusking the coconut is 37.18 per hours. The cost of dehusk the one
coconut on power operated dehusker is 0.30 per coconut.

Name of the candidate Jadhav Suraj Krishna

Degree for which the thesis submitted M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
Year of submission 2014-15
Name of the Guide/ Co guide (K.G. Dhande)
Associate Professor, Dept. Of FMP
Abstract Design and Development of Power Tiller Operated
Dry Paddy Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the leading food crops in the world. (Alizadeh, 2011). India
has largest area under rice (44 m ha) and with the production of about 106 mT, it ranks second
only to China with productivity of about 2485 Kg/ha during last year (Anonymous, 2013).
Maharashtra has 226.1 lakh ha land under cultivation out of which 15.00 lakh ha land with
production of about 27 lakh tones and with the productivity 1800 Kg/ha during the year 2012-
13 (Anonymous, 2013). In Konkan rice is grown on 4.2 lakh hectare with production of 10.08
lakh tones and with productivity 2398 Kg/ha. (Anonymous, 2011).
The traditional rice farming system in India includes wet land (lowland) and dry land
(upland) system. Wet cultivation system is prevalent in areas, where adequate water supply is
assured either through rainfall or irrigation or both. Transplanting of Paddy seedlings are
prevalent these area and it is laborious and involves more drudgery. Drum seeders are
developed for direct seeding of pre-germinated Paddy but proper seed rate is not maintained
and uneven seed delivery was observed. Direct seeding of rice on dry soils has been found
most appropriate alternative to transplanting. There was need of dry seeding machine for
Paddy suitable for Konkan region. To overcome this difficulty, Dr.BSKKV, Dapoli has
developed bullock drawn three row dry paddy seed cum fertilizer drill for cultivation (Patil,
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 2011) but tests indicated some mechanical and operational problems. The small power
operated cultivator and power tiller are being used by farmers for various farm operations. To
overcome the drawbacks of bullock drawn dry Paddy cum fertilizer drill, to get desired
performance to suit requirement and it was felt necessary to develop power tiller operated
three row dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer drill.
The physical properties of total 25 small/fine, medium/fine and large/coarse varieties of
Paddy grown in Konkan region were studied and accordingly dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer
drill was developed. The developed dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer drill is consists of semi-
trapezoidal seed and trapezoidal fertilizer hopper, cup feed seed metering mechanism, edge
cell rotor fertilizer metering mechanism, ground wheel, furrow openers and cut-off device.
Row to row spacing can varied between 10-30 cm and depth also adjustable 0-12 cm as per
crop requirement.
The developed dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer drill was tested in the laboratory and field
as per BIS test code IS 6316: 1993. The seed rate for Ratnagiri-1, Ratnagiri-2, Karjat-3,
Karjat-2, Ratnagiri-24, palghar-2 varieties and fertilizer (urea) rate from the calibration were
observed as 58.69, 57.52, 52.54, 54.23, 47.77 , 50.88 Kg/ha and 98.47 Kg/ha. There was no
visible damage observed from all types of cup and varieties of Paddy in the laboratory. The
seed germination percentage before metering of Ratnagiri-1, Ratnagiri-2, Karjat-3, Karjat-2,
Ratnagiri-24, Palghar-2 was 97, 96, 95, 97, 95, 96% respectively and after metering was 96,
96, 95, 96, 95 and 95 % respectively. The variation in seed dropping among furrow was in
range of 0.35 to 4.62 % among the variety tested. The field test of developed power tiller
operated dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer drill was carried out at the field of Agronomy,
Dr.BSKKV, Dapoli. The Preliminary test at 1.57, 1.64 and 1.89 Km/hr speed shows that at
1.89 Km/hr speed, sowing operation gives better results than the other operating speeds.
Placement of seed and fertilizer was observed that the average depth of seed and fertilizer,
vertical spacing between seed and fertilizer and approximately horizontal spacing between
seed and fertilizer were 3.4, 5, 1.7 and 4.9 cm respectively. The 187, 188 and 179 plant per
square meter area was observed for Ratnagiri-1, Karjat-2 and Ratnagiri-24 respectively.
The theoretical field capacity, effective field capacity and field efficiency was observed
0.113 ha/hr., 0.085 ha/hr. and 75.51 % respectively. The power required for operation was
found to be 0.231 hp. The total cost of fabrication was 5906/- and Cost of sowing paddy
seed by developed power tiller operated dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer drill was 2227/ ha.
The performance of dry Paddy seed cum fertilizer drill was satisfactory for working in the well
prepared seed bed for sowing.

B. Tech. (Agril.Engg.)
Following projects are undertaken and report prepared.

S. Name of the Year of Name of Guide/ Project Title

N. student submission Co-guide
1. Mr. A. P. Yadav 2003 Dr. V. T. Badhe Performance Evaluation of Tractor
Ms. V. V. Hadawale Er. A. V. Gajakos Drawn Rotavator
2. Mr. N. C.Choudhari June 2003 Dr. A. G. Powar Design and Development of Power
Mr. S. K. Jadhav V.V.Aware Operated Cashewnut Sheller
3. Ms. G.S. Kadam June 2003 Er. K.G. Dhande Performance Evaluation of Tractor
Ms. M.P. Tekade Mounted Tall Tree Air Carrier
Sprayer
4. Mr. N. V. Kinage December Er. V.V.Aware Design and Development of
Ms. R. G. 2003 Mrs. S.V. Aware Electronic Metering Mechanism for
Manjarekar Planter
5. Mr. Anshul Jain June 2004 Er. A.V.Gajakos Performance Evaluation of Tractor
Mr. R. T. Jadhav Er. S.M. Nalawade Drawn Vertical Conveyor Reaper

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 Windrower
6. Mr. D. V. Kharmale June 2004 Dr. A. G. Powar Design and Development of Semi
Mr. R. P. Kamble Er. K. G. Dhande Automatic Cashewnut Sheller
7. Mr. A.P. Athavale June 2005 Dr. V. V. Aware Development of Planter with
Mr. D. A. Prof. Mrs. S. V. Electronic Seed Metering
Dhamanskar Aware Mechanism
8. Ms. S. M. Palkar June 2006 Er. A. V. Gajakos Performance evaluation of paddy
Ms. S. P. Chavan drum seeder
9. Mr. D. P. Tatugade June 2006 Er. S. M. Developement of two row rice
Mr. S. D. Valvi Nalawade transplanter
10. Mr. V. D. Biwal June 2008 Er. S. V. Pathak Development and testing of hand
Mr. N. G. Karande operated coconut dehusker
11. Mr. H.V. Bhere June 2008 Er. S. M. Development and performance
Mr. A. D. Chivilkar Nalawade evaluation of two row paddy
transplanter
12. Ms. D. B. Shinde June 2008 Er. V.V. Aware Ergonomical design modification
Ms. S. V. Ingle for K.K.V. serrated sickle (Vaibhav
sickle)
13. Mr. H. M. Palkar June 2008 Er. A. V. Gajakos Performance evaluation of conveyor
Mr. J. P.Deolekar type power operated paddy thresher
14. Mr. S.E. Pote June 2008 Er. S. V. Pathak Modification and testing of CAET
developed three row bullock drawn
zero till planter for bean seed in
Konkan region
15. Ms. C.S. Mhatre June 2009 Er. V. V. Aware Development of microprocessor
Mr. A. D. Kemble based electron IC metering
Ms. D. B. Gharge mechanism
16. Ms. S.V. Mohite and 2009 Dr.P.U.Shahare Development and Performance
Ms. R.H. Rajguru Evaluation of Different Straw
Conveyors for Paddy Thresher
17. Mr. P. P. Awatade December Er. S. B. Gite Performance evaluation of paddy
2010 thresher cum groundnut stripper for
paddy threshing
18. 1. P.V.Joshi June 2010 Dr.P.U.Shahare Ergonomic evaluation of coconut
2. Mr. S. A. Sargar climber
19. Ms. M.A.Dahiwale 2010 Dr.P.U.Shahare Studies on different rice seedling
raising methods on performance of
8-row Yanji-Shakti rice transplanter
20. Ms. A. V. Salunkhe June 2010 Er.S.V.Pathak Development and Performance
Mr. M.M. Kumbhar Evaluation of Hand Operated
Rotary type Areca nut Dehusker.
21. Ms. A. A.Shinde 2010 Dr. K. P. Kolhe Performance evaluation of fruit
Mr. A. J.Chavan harvesting elevator
22. Mr. B. N.Gutte 2011 Er. S. V. Pathak Performance evaluation of hand
operated coconut dehusker
23. Ms. N. D.Joshi Dec., 2010 Dr. K. P. Kolhe Performance Evaluation of Tractor
Mounted Hydraulic Elevator For
Pruning of Mango Orchard
24. Mr. V.V.Thakare Dec., 2010 Er. N. A. Shirsat Performance evaluation of power
weeder/cultivator
25. Mr. G. P. Dhakane December Er. S. V. Pathak Performance evaluation of manually
2011 operated paddy drum seeder (For

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 dry land condition)
26. Mr. R. Dec., 2011 Dr. P. U. Shahare Field testing of modified two row
K.Vishwakarma rice transplanter
27. Mr. R. R. Dudam Dec., 2011 Er. V. V. Aware Ergonomic evaluation of
conoweeder
28. Mr. C.K. Sahu Dec., 2011 Er. N. A. Shirsat Performance testing of urea
briquette applicator
29. Mr. S. K. Chaudhari Dec., 2012 Er. N. A. Shirsat Performance evaluation of power
weeder
30. Mr. D. R. Mhaskar December- Dr. P.U. Shahare Performance Evaluation of Two
2012 Row Self Propelled Paddy
Transplanter
31. Mr. S. N.Pednekar December Dr. V.V.Aware Performance Testing of Hand
2012 Operated Tools
32. Ms. N. N.Patil December Er.N.A.Shirsat Ergonomic Pedal operated sitting
2012 type cashew nut desheller
33. Mr. M. J. December Er.S.V.Pathak Performance evaluation of battery
Nadagavakar 2012 operated knapsack sprayer
34. Mr. R. G. Kadam 2013-14 Er. K. G. Dhande Performance Evaluation of Power
Operated Paddy Winnower
35. Mr. P. D.Ambhore 2013-14 Dr. P. U. Shahare Ergonomic Evaluation of Hand
Operated
Knapsack Spraye
36. Mr. Avdhesh Kumar 2013-14 Dr. V.V. Aware Testing of Four Rows Manually
Operated Rice Transplanter
37. Mr. A. A.Kashid 2013-14 Dr. P.U. Shahare Performance Testing of Four Row
Self Propelled Walking Type Paddy
Transplanter
38. Mr. P. S. Kharangate 2013-14 Er. N .A. Shirsat Study on Hand Protection Devices
for Women Working In Cashew
Processing Industries
39. Mr. R. R. Kadam 2014-15 Dr. K.G.Dhande, Performance Evaluation of
Mr. P. P.Pawase Manually Operated Coconut
Dehusker
40. Mr. A. G. Malekar 2014-15 Er. N. A. Shirsat, Development of Feeding
Mr. P. E. Pachpinde Mechanism For Seating Type
Cashewnut Desheller
41. Ms. K. 2014-15 Er. N. A. Shirsat, Performance Evaluation of
L.Vengurlekar Manually Operated Paddy Weeders
Mr. D. M. Madake
42. Mr. P. M.Pawar 2014-15 Dr. P. U. Shahare Performance and Testing of Brush
Mr. S. S. Kuveskar Cutter
43. Mr. S. M.Chougule 2014-15 Dr. V. V. Aware Performance evaluation of manually
Mr. N. R.Dabholkar operated rice transplanter

(c)Experiential Learning
Following students of Module B(FMP, EOES and APE) have undergone In- Plant Training
Name of the student Site of Training
Yr. 2011-12
1. Mr. Jadhav P. R. New Holland (FIAT) India Pvt. Ltd. Pune-412 308 (M.S.)
2. Mr. Dhakane G. P.

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4. Mr. Gutte B. N.
5. Mr. Khedkar V. M.
6. Mr. Sahu C. K.
7. Mr. Vishwakarma R. K.
Yr. 2012-13
1. Ms. Patil N. N.
2. Mr. Ambavkar Y. S.
3. Mr. Pednekar S. N.
4. Mr. Mhaskar D. R.
5. Mr. Chaudhary S. K.
Yr. 2013-14
1. Mr. Kadam R.G.
2. Mr. Paradkar V. D.
3. Mr. Gaikawad M. H.
4. Mr. Kawade N. A.
5. Mr. Kharangate P. S.
6. Mr. Kashid A. A.
Yr. 2014-15
1. Mr. Madake Dnyaneshwar
Mahadeo 1
2. Mr. Chougule Shankar Mahadeo 2
3. Mr. Sheth Dhruvil Haresh3
4. Mr. Kuveskar Sanket Sudhir
5. Mr. Pawar Prathamesh Manohar
6. Mr. Gaikar Pranit Kiran
7. Mr. Kadam Rohan Rajendra
8. Mr. Pachpinde Padmapani Eknath4 M/s. Benson Agro Engineering, Satpur, Nashik
9. Mr. Pawase Pranav Pramod
10. Ms. Vengurlekar Karuna Laxman
11. Mr. Malekar Arpan Ganesh
12. Mr. Dabholkar Navanesh Ravindra M/s. New Holland Tractors, Pune
9. Extension Activities:
a. The training programmes organized
Title
Organized by
Vigyan Ashram, A/p. Pabal, Tal. Shirur,
Dist. Pune -412 403 (M.S.)
Mahindra & Mahindra India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Lemken India Agro Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
Plot no. D-59, MIDC, Buttibori, Nagpur (M.S.)
Transmek Systems, Baramati (M.S.)
M/s. Benson Agro Engineering Company, Nashik
M/s. Benson Agro Engineering Company, Nashik
M/s. Popular Steel Work & Implement Pvt. Ltd., Kolhapur
M/s. New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune
M/s. New Holland Fiat (India) Pvt. Ltd., Pune
M/s. Lemken India Agro Equipment Pvt. Ltd.,
Nagpur
M/s. Eicher Tractors, Pune
M/s. Eicher Tractors, Pune
M/s. Eicher Tractors, Pune
M/s. Shrikrupa Enterprises, Kolhapur
M/s. Shrikrupa Enterprises, Kolhapur
M/s. Lemken India Agro Equipment Pvt. Ltd.,
Nagpur
M/s. Benson Agro Engineering, Satpur, Nashik
M/s. Benson Agro Engineering, Satpur, Nashik
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M/s. Benson Agro Engineering, Satpur, Nashik
M/s. New Holland Tractors, Pune
1. Upkeep and maintenance of agricultural tools
and machinery for mechanization
Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power,
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Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 02-04 March, 2009 (3 Days)
Participants Govt. Officials- 04 persons
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Trainers Training)
Photograph

Title 2. Value addition of Coconut

Organized by Coconut Training and Processing Centre, Dapoli, Dist.
Ratnagiri
Date and duration 1st – 6th Jan2009 29-31 Jan., 2009
(6 Days) (3 Days)
Participants Farmers Govt. Officials, SMS of
university, scientists
04 persons
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Trainers Training)
Photograph

Title 3. Coconut Processing

Organized by Coconut Training and Processing Centre,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 15-17 28-30 17-18 23-25 25-26 29-31 Jan.,
April, April, July, Sept., Nov., 2009
2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 (3 days)
(3 days) (3 days) (2 days) (3 days) (2
days)
Participants (Nature of the 17 – F 17 – F 0–F 0–F 1–F 1–F

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participation for e.g. farmers, 0–M 0–M 3–M 4–M 4–M 4–M
Govt. official, academician etc
and)
Total no. of participants 17 17 3 4 5 5
Schedule of the training 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
programme 14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Farmers Training)
Photograph

Title 4. Nursery preparation and operation of transplanter

Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery & Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech.,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 14st – 16th June 2009
(3 Days)
Participants SMS of University and scientists
Schedule of the training 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
programme 14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Trainers Training)
One photograph

Title 5. Coconut Processing

Organized by Coconut Training and Processing Centre,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 23-25 June, 1-3 Sept., 4-5 Feb, 8-9 March,
2009 2009 2010 2010
( 3 days) ( 3 days) ( 2 days) ( 2 days)
Participants (Nature of the participation 0–F 0–F 2–F 6–F
for e.g. farmers, Govt. official, 3–M 7–M 13 – M 8–M
academician etc and)
Total no. of participants 17 17 15 14

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Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Farmers Training)

Title 6. Upkeep and maintenance of agricultural tools

and machinery for mechanization
Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 30 July- 1 st Aug, 2010
(3 Days)
Participants Govt. Officials
07 persons
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Trainers Training)

Title 7. Coconut processing training

Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 22-23, Nov.2010 3-4, Dec. 2010
Participants 8 Males 4 Females and 6 Males
(8 participants) (10 participants)
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Farmers Training)
Photograph

Title 8. Use and safety of tools and implements for

women’s in agriculture
Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power, College of
Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV, Dapoli, Dist.
Ratnagiri at KVK, Lanja
Date and duration 22-23 Feb. 2011
Participants 25
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)

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Special feature : (Farmers Training) specially for women
Photograph

Title 9.Power Tiller and Tractor Maintenance ,

Repairing and Management
Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power, College of
Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,Dapoli,
Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 3-6 Mar. 2011
Participants 01 female and 18 male; Total 19 participants
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Farmers Training)
Photograph

Title 10. Agricultural Equipment for rice threshing and

harvesting machinery
Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power, College of
Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,Dapoli, Dist.
Ratnagiri at RARS, Karjat
Date and duration 15-18 Mar.11
Participants 6 females and 12 males
(18 participants)
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Farmers Training)

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Title 11. Agricultural Equipment/Implements pumps

Repair and Maintenance of pumps and sprayers
Organized by Deptt. Of Farm Machinery and Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV, Dapoli,
Dist. Ratnagiri at ARS, Palghar
Date and duration 24-25 Mar.11
Participants 20 females and 80 males
(100 participants)
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Farmers Training)

Title 12. Agricultural Equipment/Implements pumps

Repair and Maintenance of pumps and sprayers
Organized by Deptt. of Farm Machinery and Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri at Horticultural Research
station, Vengurla
Date and duration 29-30 Mar.11
Participants 16 females and 25 males(Total 41 participants)
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature : (Farmers Training)
Photograph

Title 13. Coconut Processing

Organized by Coconut Training and Processing Centre,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 17- 18th Nov., 2011

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Participants (Nature of the participation 0–F
for e.g. farmers, Govt. official, 8–M
academician etc and)
Total no. of participants 8
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Farmers Training)
Photograph

Title 14. Use of women friendly agril. tools and

equipments for Rice cultivation
Organized by All India Co-ordinated Research Project on
Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture, Dapoli
Date and duration 24th March, 2012 (1 Days)
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 34
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Women farmers)
Photograph

Title 15. Use of Cono Weeder

Organized by All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Ergonomics
and Safety in Agriculture, Dapoli
Date and duration 12th Sept., 2012 (1 Days)
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 30
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Farmers Training)

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Title 16. Coconut Climber

Organized by All India Co-ordinated Research Project on
Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture, Dapoli
Date and duration 9th Nov., 2012 (1 Days)
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 17
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Farmers Training)
One photograph

Title 17. Utilization and use of agril. tools and

equipments
Organized by Deptt. of Farm Machinery and Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 26th Feb., 2013 (1 Day)
Participants Farmers, Agril. Assistants
Total no. of participants 41
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Farmers Training)

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Title 18. Maintenance and Repair of Power Tiller and

Tractor
Organized by Deptt. of Farm Machinery and Power,
College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., DBSKKV,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Date and duration 19-20th March, 2013 (2 Days)
Participants Farmers, Agril. Assistants
Total no. of participants 30
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature (Farmers Training)
Photograph

Title 19. Women friendly Agril. implements

Organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Roha
Date and duration 22/08/2013
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 69
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature Farmers training

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Title 20. Women friendly Agril. implements

Organized by At. Village Gollavali, Tal. Rajapur (In Co-ordination with
KVK, Lanja)
Date and duration 02/09/2013
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 75
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature Farmers training
Photograph

Title 21. Repair and maintenance of Agril. machinery

Organized by Deptt. of Farm Machinery & Power, CAET, Dapoli
Date and duration 17/12/2013 to 20/12/2013
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 04
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature Farmers training
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Title 22. Repair, Maintenance and operation of Power

Tiller & Agricultural Machinery
Organized by Village- Sarang
Date and duration 24 _ 26 th March 2015
Participants Farmers
Total no. of participants 10
Schedule of the training programme 9:00 to 12:00 hrs (in morning session)
14:00 to17:00 hrs (in afternoon session)
Special feature Farmers training
Photograph

b. Participation in seminar/symposia/conference/workshop organized

Title 1. Rice Mechanization

Organized during Participated in Third meeting of Farmers’ Scientist
Foreaum under Regional Agricultural Research
Station, Karjat
Date and duration 22-23 October, 2008 (2 Days)
At Palipotal, Tal. Karjat, Dist. Raigad
Participants (Nature of the Govt. Officials, Agril. Assistants and farmers
participation for e.g. farmers, Govt. 25 persons
official, academician etc and no. of
 participants)
Schedule of the training programme 10:00 to 18:00 hrs

Key note speakers alongwith their Dr. P. U. Shahare spoke on “Need of Rice
topic of speech Mechanization- Improved Equipments and technology
for rice cultivation in Konkan region”
Photograph

Title 2. Agricultural Research and Extension

Workshop
Organized Organized by Deptt. of Agriculture, Govt. of
Maharashtra and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan
Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli
Date and duration 21st , August, 2009 (One Day)
At Dr. Swaminathan Hall, Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli
Participants (Nature of the participation Govt. Officials, Professors, Scientists, Agril.
for e.g. farmers, Govt. official, Assistants and Progressive Farmers
academician etc and no. of participants)
Schedule of the training programme 10:00 to 11:00 hrs
Key note speakers alongwith their topic Dr. V. T. Badhe, Associate Dean, College of
of speech Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dapoli
spoke on “Mechanization for rice cultivation”
(11:30 – 12:00 hrs)

c. Farmers Melawa organized: Nil

d. (i) Radio Talks delivered by the staff members of the Department/Section:

S.N. Topic Name of Scientist Date of broasting

1 Importance of Mechanization in Farming Dr. P. U. Shahare May 2010
Professor and Head
2 Rice Farming and Mechanization Er. S. B. Gite June 2010
Associate Professor
3 Kalpavriksha Naral Er. S. V. Pathak April 2010
Associate Professor
4 Coconut Processing Technology Er. S. V. Pathak May 2010
Associate Professor
5 Need of Mechanisation in Rice Farming Er. S. V. Pathak May 2010
Associate Professor
6 Preparation and Management of Mat type Er. S. V. Pathak May 2010
nursery Associate Professor
7 Self propelled paddy transplanter Er. S. V. Pathak May 2010
Associate Professor
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 8 Importance of Agricultural Mechanization
Dr. P. U. Shahare May 2012
Professor and Head
9 Agricultural Mechanization for Konkan Dr. P. U. Shahare May 2013
region Professor and Head
10 Improved machineries for coconut and Er. S. V. Pathak May 2013
arecanut Associate Professor
11 Tamilnadu University developed Coconut April 2013
Dr V. V. Aware
tree climber
12 Improved implements for rice crop Dr P.U,.Shahare May 2015

(ii)TV Talks delivered by the staff members of the Department/Section:

S.N. Topic Name of Scientist Date of broasting

1 Semiautomatic cashewnut sheller Er. S. M. Nalawade 2009
Assistant Professor
2 Loranthus cutter for removal of parasite Er. K. G. Dhande 2010
plant on mango Associate Professor
3 Rice Mechanization Er. S. V. Pathak April 2010
Associate Professor
4 Tractor mounted hydraulic elevator Er. K. P. Kolhe 2011
Assistant Professor
5 Agricultural tools and equipment Dr. P. U. Shahare July 2012
developed by DBSKKV Professor and Head
6 Machinery for horiciculture Er. N.A. Shirsat July 2015
mechanization
7 Machinery for rice crop mechanization Dr. P. U. Shahare Aug 2015
Professor and Head

e. Farmer- scientist Forum:

S.N. Subject Date Total Place of

Female Male Meet
1 Paddy harvesting with reaper 22/10/2008 Palipotal
0 25
23/10/2008
2 Paddy harvesting with reaper 23/10/2008 0 10 Mahad

f. Other extension activities:

Demostrations :
S. Topic Demonstration No. of Trainees Place of Demonstration
N. period Female Male
1 Demonstration of Farm Machinery &
hydraulically operated fruit 11/05/2008 25 05 Power
harvester
2 Demonstration of On field in Ladghar
hydraulically operated fruit 12/05/2008 05 20
harvester
3. Demonstration of Horticulture Field
hydraulically operated fruit 13/05/2008 0 15
harvester

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4 Demonstration of Farm Machinery &
hydraulically operated fruit 15/05/2008 40 25 Power
harvester
5 Paddy harvester Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
21/05/2008 5 25
Roha
6. Preparation of mat type paddy Shiru, Guhagar
05/06/2008 15 05
nursery
7. Preparation of mat type paddy Department of
18/06/2008 06 09
nursery Agriculture, Dapoli
8. Demonstration of On farmers field
hydraulically operated fruit 20/06/2008 0 50 (Milind Balkrushna
harvester Bhuvad)
9. Demonstration of On Farmers field at
hydraulically operated fruit 25/06/2008 0 10 Wakavli
harvester
10. Demonstration of On Farmers field at
hydraulically operated fruit 30/06/2008 0 10 Gimhavne
harvester
11. Demonstration of Farm Machinery &
hydraulically operated fruit 05/07/2008 0 25 Power deptt.
harvester
12 Automatic Rice Transplanter Regional Rice Research
14/07/2008 8 25
Center, Karjat
13. Automatic Rice Transplanter Agricultural Research
18/07/2008 7 43
Center, Palghar
14. Automatic Rice Transplanter Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
21/07/2008 20 27
Roha
15. Automatic Rice Transplanter 21/07/2008 30 05 Shiru, Tal;Guhagar
16. Automatic Rice Transplanter Department of
25/07/2008 12 23
Agriculture, Dapoli
17. Demonstration of Technology Week ,
hydraulically operated fruit 02/01/2009 40 10 DBSKKV, Dapoli
harvester
18 Demonstration of Technology Week ,
hydraulically operated fruit 03/01/2009 100 400 DBSKKV, Dapoli
harvester
19. Demonstration of Technology Week ,
hydraulically operated fruit 04/01/2009 70 130 DBSKKV, Dapoli
harvester
20. Demonstration of Technology Week ,
hydraulically operated fruit 05/01/2009 150 50 DBSKKV, Dapoli
harvester
21. Coconut processing Coconut Training &
29,30,31/01/200
0 04 Processing Center,
9
Dapoli
22. Demonstration of Regional coconut
hydraulically operated fruit 04/03/2009 0 25 research center, Bhatye,
harvester ratnagiri
22 Preparation of mat type Rice Research Station,
nursery for self propelled 15 June 2010 05 10 Karjat
paddy harvester

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24 Demonstration of self Rice Research Station,
5 July 2010 20 05
propelled paddy transplanter Karjat
25 Demonstration of self Kadav Village, Karjat
6-7 July 2010 08 07
propelled paddy transplanter
26 Demonstration of self Talsure , Dapoli
6 Aug 2010 70 41
propelled paddy transplanter
27 Demonstration of Hand 18- Dec. 2010 Kolthare, Dapoli
0 3
Operated Arecanut Dehuskar
28 Demonstration of Hand 19-Jan. 2011 Shrivardhan, Raigad
0 35
Operated Arecanut Dehuskar
29 Demonstration of Hand 25-Jan. 2011 Palghar, Thane
03 15
Operated Arecanut Dehuskar
30 Demonstration of Hand 29 March 2011 RHRS, Vengurla
16 09
Operated Arecanut Dehuskar
31 Demonstration of Coconut Research
hydraulically operated fruit 24- Jan. 2011 12 13 Station, Bhatey
harvester
32 Demonstration of Coconut Research
hydraulically operated fruit 26-Jan.2011 0 10 Station, Bhatey
harvester
33 Demonstration of Coconut Research
hydraulically operated fruit 30-Jan.2011 4 07 Station, Bhatey
harvester
34 Demonstration of Coconut Research
hydraulically operated fruit 5-Feb.2011 45 20 Station, Bhatey
harvester
35 Demonstration of Coconut KVK, Lanja
22-Feb.2011 25 0
Climber
41 Demonstration of Coconut RHRS, Vengurla
29 Mach 2011 16 09
Climber
36 Demonstration on puddling Mrs. Surekha Ghangurde
operation by using power 16/06/2012 05 13 At. Umbarle, Tal-
tiller Dapoli, Dist- Ratnagiri
37 Demonstration of rice Mrs. Surekha Ghangurde
transplanter 18/07/2012 25 29 At. Umbarle, Tal-
Dapoli, Dist- Ratnagiri
38 Demonstration of rice Mr. Devdhare
31/07/2012 16 50
transplanter Pachavli, Tal-Dapoli
39 Demonstration of rice Krishi Tantra Vidyalaya,
transplanter 26/07/2012 7 25 Lanja, Tal-Lanja,
Dist-Ratnagiri
40 Demonstration of Arecanut Krishi Tantra Vidyalaya,
Dehusker, Arecanut Scarifier 11/02/2013 10 30 Lanja, Tal-Lanja,
and Green cashew cutter Dist-Ratnagiri
41 Demonstration of rice University Field
transplanter 12/07/2012 08 14 Karjat, Tal-Karjat,
Dist.- Raigad
42 Demonstration of rice Mr. Suryakant Naramu
transplanter Thakur, At. Tivare,
13/07/2012 10 18
Tal. Karjat, Dist.-
Raigad

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43 Demonstration on preparation 28 June, Mrs. Surekha Ghangurde
of mat type nursery 2012 At. Umbarle, tal-Dapoli,
07 13 Dist- ratnagiri

44 Demonstration of Arecanut Arecanut Research

18/01/2013 &
Dehusker, Arecanut Scarifier 45 55 Centre,Shrivardhan,
19/01/2013
Dist.- Raigad
45 Demonstration of rice At. Sapele, Karjat,
13/07/2013 12 20
transplanter Dist.- Raigad
46 Demonstration of rice ASPEE Farm
10/08/2012 14 11
transplanter At. Met, Dist.- Thane
47 Demonstration on Mat type At. Village Jamage,
nursery preparation 07/06/2013 10 22 Tal-Dapoli, Dist-
Ratnagiri
48 Demonstration of rice At. Village Jamage,
transplanter 04/07/2013 52 48 Tal-Dapoli, Dist-
Ratnagiri
49 Demonstration of rice At. Village Ladghar,
21/07/2013 08 22
transplanter Tal-Dapoli
50 Demonstration on Mat type Regional Rice Research
10/05/2013 03 07
nursery preparation Station, Karjat
51 Demonstration on Mat type At. Village Bhoirwadi,
nursery preparation 12/06/2013 06 05 Tal – Karjat, Dist.
Raigad
52 Demonstration on Mat type At. Village Kundalaj
13/06/2013 02 07
nursery preparation Tal-Karjat, Dist. Raigad
53 Demonstration of rice 04/07/2012 to At. Village Bhoirwadi,
34 41
transplanter 07/07/2013 Karjat, Dist. Raigad
54 Demonstration of rice 11/07/2012 and At. Village Kundalaj
03 07
transplanter 12/07/2012 Tal-Karjat, Dist. Raigad
55 Demonstration of 09/08/2013 At. Village Ladghar,
Ergonomically Evaluated 04 04 Tal-Dapoli, Dist.
machinery Ratnagiri
56 Demonstration of Deptt. of Agronomy,
Ergonomically Evaluated 07/09/2013 06 04 DBSKKV, Dapoli
machinery
57 Demonstration of coconut Deptt. of Horticulture,
09/04/2013 - 05
climber DBSKKV, Dapoli
58 Demonstration of coconut Central Workshop,
09/12/2013 - 12
climber DBSKKV, Dapoli
59 Demonstration of rice Deptt. of Agronomy,
13/12/2013 - 06
transplanter DBSKKV, Dapoli
60 Demonstration of coconut Deptt. of Horticulture,
19/12/2013 08 45
climber DBSKKV, Dapoli
61 Demonstration of coconut
28/01/2014 - 10
climber
62 Demonstration of coconut Deptt. of Horticulture,
climber, Arecanut scarifier & 24/02/2014 - 15 DBSKKV, Dapoli
Arecanut dehusker
63 Demonstration of coconut At. Village Cheool, Tal-
28/02/2014 10 105
climber Alibag, Dist. Raigad

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64 Demonstration of coconut Deptt. of Horticulture,
climber, Arecanut scarifier & 25/02/2014 - 06 DBSKKV, Dapoli
Arecanut dehusker
65 Demonstration of woman Deptt. of Agronomy,
13/12/2013 02 06
friendly equipments DBSKKV, Dapoli
66 Demonstration of coconut Central Workshop,
climber, Arecanut scarifier & 21/02/2014 - 15 DBSKKV, Dapoli
Arecanut dehusker
67 Demonstration of 8-row 15/07/2014 20 10 Village- Jamge
mechanical rice transplanter
68 Demonstration of 8-row 24/07/2014 10 05 Village- Ladghar
mechanical rice transplanter
69 Demonstration of 2-row 24/07/2014 10 05 Village- Ladghar
manual rice transplanter
70 Demonstration of 8-row rice 08/07/2014 04 07 Village- Ladghar
mechanical transplanter
71 TNAU Coconut tree climber 17/04/2014 Nil 06 Dapoli
72 TNAU Coconut tree climber 04/02/2015 17 03 Dapoli
73 TNAU Coconut tree climber 27/03/2015 Nil 50 Shrivardhan
74 Hand operated arecanut 27/03/2015 Nil 50 Shrivardhan
dehusker
75 Power operated arecanut 27/03/2015 Nil 50 Shrivardhan
dehusker
76 Arecanut scarifier 27/03/2015 Nil 50 Shrivardhan
77 Pedal operated arecanut 27/03/2015 Nil 50 Shrivardhan
dehusker
78 Paddy thresher 18/04/2014 09 02 Dapoli
79 Pedal operated arecanut 23/02/2015 08 Nil Kolthare
dehusker

b. Special Lectures
Sr.
Subject Sci entist Date Venue
No.
Dr. P. U. Shahare, 28/08/2014 one day workshop on Crop
1. Agril. Mechanization Professor & Head, Planning organized at
FMP DBSKKV, Dapoli
11/01/2015 Farmers Training
Repair and Dr. P. U. Shahare, Programme organized by
2/ Maintenance on Professor & Head, Taluka Krishi Adhikari,
Power Tiller FMP Chiplun at Margtamhane,
Chiplun
12/01/2015 Farmers Training at
Dr. P. U. Shahare,
Utility of Agril. Velneshwar, Tal. Dapoli
3. Professor & Head,
Machines organized by Agril. Deptt.,
FMP
SDO, Chiplun

c. Participated in Refresher courses, training programmes

Sr. Title of Refresher
Scientist Duration Venue
No. Course

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 Recent adv landances Dr. P. U. Shahare, 2/11/1998- Solapur Zonal Agricultural
1. in dryland Professor & Head, 1/12/1998 Research Station (MPKV),
Agriculture FMP Solapur
Instrumentation and 16/06/2004-
Dr. P. U. Shahare, Central Institute of
testing of 6/07/2004
2. Professor & Head, Agricultural Engineering,
Agricultural
FMP Bhopal.
Machinery
Design and 3/12/2007-
manufacturing Dr. P. U. Shahare, 23/12/2007
3. technology of Agril. Professor & Head, CTAE, MPUAT, Udaipur
Machinery with FMP
CAD software

d. Organized / Participated agricultural exhibitions

S.N. Place Period
1. Technology week, Dapoli 1 st Jan-6th Jan 2009
2 Agricultural Exhibition, Ladies Club, Osmanabad 24-29 May 2010
3. State level Farmer Award 3-6 January 2013
4. Joint Agresco Meeting held at DBSKKV, Dapoli 2015

g. Publications:

Books
No. Name of Book Publisher Year

1 Agricultural Engineering Shri Baba Patne, Vaishali Publishers, 2002

Question Bank Near S.T. Sand, Khed
2 Agricultural Engineering Jain Brothers 2002
Question Bank (New Delhi).
ISBN NO.: 8183600476
3 Farm Machinery and Power: New India Publishing Agency, Pitam 2007
glossary Pura, New Delhi
ISBN NO: 818942258-8
4. Anthropometric and strength data CIAE, Bhopal 2009
of Agril. workers for farm
eauipment design

Booklet/bulletin
Sr.
Subject of article Date Scientists Publisher
No.
;kaf=d Hkkr yko.kh Er. S. V. Pathak,
January, 2009
1. ekfgrh iqfLrdk Er. K. G. Dhande Dr BSKKV Dapoli

Newspapers (daily/Weekly/ Monthly)

Sr. Subject Daily/weekly/ Name and Name of Scientist with
No. date designation
1. vkrk Hkkr yko.kh Lokmat daily dated 29/07/2008 Dr. P.U. Shahare,
;kaf=d in/krhus Professor and Head, FMP

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Lo;apfyr ;a=kus Hkkr
3. yko.kh
4 ;a=kus djk lqikjh lksy.kh
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5 dk<.kh ;a=
dksd.kklkBh mi;qDr ;a=]s
6 votkjs
Lokmat daily dated 12/11/2008 Dr. P.U. Shahare,
Professor and Head, FMP;
Prof. V. V. Aware,
Asso. Professor,
Dr. P. U. Shahare &
Agrovan, 10-08-2012
Er. S. V. Pathak
Dr. P. U. Shahare;
Agrowan 02/02/2014
Er. S. V. Pathak
Dr. P. U. Shahare &
Agrowan 21/01/2014
Er. D. M.Mahale
Dr. P. U. Shahare,
Agrowan 20/03/2014 Dr. V. V. Aware &
Er. K. G. Dhande

Folders : 02
1- d`f"k vkStkjs o lk/kus ¼foLrkj ifji=d½&d`f”k ra=Kku vkf.k ekfgrh dsan]z MkW-
cklkdksd`fo] nkiksyh
2- ukjGkP;k >kMkoj p<.;kps lk/ku] lu 2012] d`f”k ;a=s o ’kDrh foHkkx] d`f”k
vfHk;kaf=d vkf.k ra=Kku egkfo|ky;] nkiksyh ¼vf[ky Hkkjrh; lefUo;hr la’kks/ku
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Souvenir/Proceedings of Seminar/ Symposia/ Conference/ Workshop organized:
1. The Biennial Workshop of AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture was
organized during 6-8th January 2010 at College of Agricultural Engineering and
Technology, Dapoli.
2. The Biennial VII Workshop of AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture was
organized during 9-11th October 2014 at College of Agricultural Engineering and
Technology, Dapoli.

Training manuals of the training programme organized: Nil

Popular Articles Published:

Sr.
Subject of article Date Scientists Publisher
No.
;kaf=dh in/krhus >kMkojph Dr. P. U. Shahare,
QGs rksM.kh@Qokj.kh o K.P Kolhe, V.T.
1-14 Aug.
1 Badhe PaxikTarun Kissan
dki.kh dj.ks ghp dkGkph 2009
xjt-
eG.kh ;a=kpk vf/kd 15-30 Oct. Dr P.U.Shahare
2 PaxikTarun Kissan
dk;Z{ke o lqjf{kr okij 2014
HkkrkP;k va[kaM isa<;klkBh Dr P.U.Shahare,
1-14 K.G.Dhande,
3 dksd.k d`f"k fo|kihBkps Nov.2009
PaxikTarun Kissan
V.T.Badhe
Hkkr eG.kh ;a=-
;kaf=d in/krhP;k Hkkr Dr. P.U..Shahare
1-14
4 ykxoMhdjhrk djko;kps Nov.2009
PaxikTarun Kissan
O;oLFkkiu

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5 {kersdjhrk bZ;jgsM izdkjps
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6 March 2015
votkjs
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8 March 2014
lksih lk/kus
9 Hkkr 'ksrhlkBh ;kaf=dhdj.k
10 Hkkr’ksrhlkBh vk/kqfud vkStkjs
Dr P.U.Shahare
15-30
Nov.2009
PaxikTarun Kissan
Shetkari masik
Dr. P. U. Shahare
Dr. P. U. Shahare, Shetkari masik
March 2015
Dr. V. V. Aware
Dr. P. U. Shahare
Dr. V. V. Aware& Shetkari masik
Er. N. A. Shirsat
Smaranika, Agricultural
Dr. P. U. Shahare
Jan. 2014 Research Center ,
Er. S. V. Pathak
Shirgaon
Sept. 2013 Dr. P. U. Shahare Shetkari masik

Journal Research papers (105)

1. S.R. Patil, P.U. Shahare, V.V. Aware, N.A. Shirsat. Development of power operated coconut
dehusker. Journal of the Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research, (ISSN: 0972-1584)
2015, Vol. 33(1) 52-55.
2. P.B. Gaikawad, P.U. Shahare, S. V. Pathak and V.V. Aware. Development and performance
evaluation of four row self propelled paddy transplanter. International Journal of
Agricultural Engineering. (ISSN: 0974-2662) Vol. 8, Issue 1, April, 2015 pp. 9-14
3. P. R. Deshmukh, V.V. Aware, N.A. Shirsat, P.U. Shahare and V.B. Kadam. Physico-
Aerodynamic properties of dried arecanut fruit and kernel influencting kernel and husk
operation. Journal of the Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research, (ISSN: 0972-
1584) 2015, Vol. 33(1) 61-65.
4. V. B. Kadam, V.V. Aware, N.A. Shirsat and P.U. Shahare. Development and ergonomic
evaluation of pedal operated cashewnut desheller. International Journal of Agricultural
Engineering. (ISSN: 0974-2662) Vol. 8, Issue 1, April, 2015 pp. 116-120.
5. K.G. Dhande, Ravi Mathur and A.G. Powar,Air and Spray volume requirement of mango tree for air
carrier pesticide application- Estimation,Green Farming,Vol. 6 (2) 2015:407-411
6. Patil A.S. and Dhande K.G.,Development of Bullock drawn dry paddy seed cum fertilizer
drill,International Journal of Science and Applied Research,2(3). 2015:14-21
7. S.V. Wandkar, S.M. Mathur, K.G. Dhande, P.P. Jadhav and B.S. Gholap,Air Assisted Sprayer for
Improved Spray Penetration in Greenhouse Floriculture crops,Journal of the Institution of Engineers
(India),Series A. DOI 10. 1007/5. 40030-015-0112-4
8. V.R. Birwatkar, Y.P. Khandetod, A.G. Mohod and K.G. Dhande,Physical and thermal properties of
Biomass Briquetted fuel,International Journal of Scientific research and Technology, 2014/2 (4):55-
62.
9. K.G. Dhande, Ravi Mathur and A.G. Powar,The Design of Centrifugal Blower for Air Assisted
Sprayer for Orchard Pesticide application,Asian Resonance,Vol. III, Issue III, July 2014: 28-32
10. Shirsat N.A., Aware V.V., Kharangate P.S. and Shahare P.U.,Ergonomical study and
refinement of work practices and health hazards of men and women in cashew processing
industries,National Conference on Emerging Technology Trends in Agricultural Engg. held
at NERIST, Nirjuli (Arunachal Pradesh) during Nov. 7-9, 2014,ISBN:978-93-83842-79-7

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11. Aware V.V., Shahare P.U., Shirsat N.A. and Kadam V.B.,Development and performance
evaluation of self propelled reaper for harvesting paddy,National Conference on Emerging
Technology Trends in Agricultural Engg. held at NERIST, Nirjuli (Arunachal Pradesh)
during Nov. 7-9, 2014,ISBN:978-93-83842-79-7.
12. P. U. Shahare. 2013. Mechanization in Agriculture: Need of the hour. Souvenier, Regional
workshop on Farm Machineries and Processing. College of Agriculture, Kolhapur (MPKV
Rahuri), Feb 6-7, 2013:16-24.
13. Shahare P. U., 2012 Agricultural Mechanization in Konkan region of Maharashtra State.
Agricultural Engineering Today. ISSN 0970-2962 36(2):5-8
14. Shahare P. U., 2012 Agricultural Mechanization in Konkan region of Maharashtra State.
Agricultural Engineering Today. ISSN 0970-2962 36(2):5-8
15. Shahare P.U.,M.R. Bhat 2011. Performance evaluation of semi automatic two row rice
transplanter. Int. J. Agric. Engg., 4(1): 103-105
16. Shahare P.U., T. Shantakumar, L.V. Gharte. 2011. Development and performance
evaluation of mist blower with air sleeve boom attachment. J. Agriculture Research and
Technology (MAU), 36(1):97-102
17. Shahare P.U.,A. K. Dave. 2011. Spraying Technology for Horticultural Crops. Engineering
Interventions in Agriculture. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur.181-191
18. Shahare P.U. 2011. Agricultural Mechanization Enhancement in Kokan
Rigion of Maharashtra. National Seminar on Agricultural Enginnering: The way to improve
rural economy held at IGKV Raipur during Jan. 03-04, 2011. Souvenir: 29-34
19. Shahare P.U., S.V. Rane, P. A. Turbatmath S. V. Pathak. 2011.Tractor Mounted Turmeric
Digger - Efforts Towards Mechanical Harvesting of Spice Crop. . Engineering Intervention
in Agriculture. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur.89-93
20. Kolhe K P and Jadhav B B. 2011 Testing and Performance Evaluation of Tractor Mounted
Hydraulic Elevator for Mango Orchard. American Journal of Engineering and applied
sciences. 4(1) Pp.179-186.
21. Pawan Kumar, K P Kolhe, S J Morey and C K Datta. 2011 Process Parameters Optimization
of an Aluminium Alloy with Pulsed Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) using gas mixtures
Journal of Materials Sciences and Applications(2), 251-257.
22. Kolhe K. P., Powar A.G., Dhakane A.D. and Mankar S.H. 2011 Stability and Ergonomic
Design Features of Tractor Mounted Hydraulic Elevator American Journal of Engineering
and applied sciences. 4(3) Pp.380-389.
23. Povankumar, Kolhe K.P. and C K Datta. 2011. Process Optimization in joining Aluminum
Alloy 6061 using TIG Arc Welding Process. Institute of Engineers. 91(1) Pp.3-7
24. H.V.Wade,K.G.Dhande,A.N.Deshbratar,S.A.Patil and V.G.Jadhao.Energy requirement for
Paddy production in seleted Districts of Konkan region of Maharashtra. Journal of Soils and
Crop.20(2) pp 261-268. 2010
25. K.G.Dhande,A.G.Powar ,M.P.Tekade and G.S.Kadam. Performance of different types of
sprayers for application of pesticidesin mango orchards. Green Farrming ,1(6).pp 615-
617.2010.
26. Shahare P.U., S. K. Thakre , S. M. Mathur , Y. C. Bhatt. 2010. Development of Tractor
Mounted Sleeve Boom Sprayer for Cotton. AMA. 41(2): 48-54

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27. Shahare P.U., S. K. Thakre S. M. Mathur , Y. C. Bhatt. 2010. Performance Evaluation of
Tractor Mounted Sleeve Boom Sprayer For Cotton. AMA.41(3):21-29
28. V. V. Aware, A.G. Powar and V. A. Shetye 2010 Anthropometric studies on agricultural
workers of Konkan region of Maharashtra. Journal of PDKV, Akola. Vol. 34 No. 1, Pp: 9-
13.
29. H. Sanchawat, R.B. Verma and V.V. Aware, 2010. Variable cost analysis of different
agricultural tractors .International Journal of Agricultural Engineering. Vol. 3 (2) Pp 209-
213
30. Kolhe K.P. 2010 Mechanized harvesting device- a need of Coconut growers in India. Indian
coconut journal, LIII(3). Pp. 15-19.
31. Kishor P Kolhe, Pawankumar and C. K. Datta. 2010. Effects submerged arc welding of heat
input on grain details of multipass submerged International journal of Agricultural
Engineering, 3(1) Pp 115-120.
32. Pawankumar Kishor P Kolhe, and C. K. Datta2010 Optimization of weld bead geometry for
pulsed GTA. Welding of Aluminum Alloy 6061 BY TAGUCHI METHOD. International
Journal of manufacturing Technology and Industrial Engineering1(1) June Pp.39-44
33. Shinde A.A., Chavan A.J and Kolhe K.P. 2010. Testing and Performance evaluation of
tractor Mounted Hydraulic for Mango Harvesting International journal of Agricultural
Engineering, 3(2) Pp. 275-278.
34. Pawankumar Kishor P Kolhe, and C. K. Datta. 2010. Study of effect of pulse process
parameters on GTAW process on AA aluminum alloy 7039 International Journal of
Engineering and technology in India. 1 (2), Pp.61-67.
35. Mankar S.H., Kolhe K.P. 2010 Six sigma strategy for world class quality- A case study.
International Journal of Engineering and Technology in India. 1 (2), 97-102.
36. V. V. Aware and A.G. Powar, 2009, Mathematical modeling of anthropometric data of
agricultural workers., International Journal of Agricultural Engineering ISSN:0974-2662, pp
52-64.
37. Khedkar V.B, P. U. Shahare. 2009. Field evaluation of three outlet type air assisted sprayer.
Int. J. Agril. Engg. 2(2): 333-337
38. Kolhe K.P., K.G. Dhande, P. U. Shahare, V. T. Badhe. 2009. A mechanized tool foe mango
and coconut harvesting. J. Ind. Soc. Coastal Agric Res. 27(1): 34-37.
39. Kolhe K.P. 2009. Development and testing of tree climbing and harvesting device for mango
and coconut trees. Indian coconut journal. LII (3) Pp. 15-19
40. K.P. Kolhe, K.G. Dhande, P.U. Shahare and V.T. Badhe. 2009. A Mechanized tool for
Mango and Coconut Harvest. Journal of Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research. ,
27 (1). Pp 34-37
41. Pavankumar Kolhe K. P. Som Ashuoesh and Datta C. K. 2009. Optimization of bead
geometry of pulsed GTAW process for Aluminum alloy 7039 using Ar+ He gas mixtures.
Indian Welding Journal. , 42 (4) Pp 26-33)
42. Kolhe K.P. 2009. Design and development of tractor mounted hydraulic lifter for harvesting,
pruning and spraying of horticultural fruit trees” International Journal of Agricultural Engg.
2 (2). Pp 172-174
43. Kolhe K P. and Dharaskar R. M. 2009. Welding science the need of farmers for repair of
farm tools. International Journal of Agricultural Engineering. 2 (2). Pp 186-190

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44. Povankumar, Kolhe K.P. and C K Datta. 2009. Process Optimization in joining Aluminum
Alloy 7039 using TIG Arc Welding Process. International Journal of Agricultural
Engineering 2 (2). Pp 202-206
45. Kolhe K. P. Povankumar, and Dharaskar R. M. 2009. Effects of heat input on grain details
of multipass submerged arc weld Joint. International Journal of Life science Bioved
Research Society 2 (2). Pp 212-216
46. Kolhe K P. Kolhe P. and Dharaskar R. M. 2009. Development of mathematical model for
identifying bead geometry of arc welding for fabrication of farm machines.International
Journal of Asian Science. 4(1-2) Pp 19-25.
47. P. M. Ingle, U. S. Kadam, R. T. Thokal and . G. Manjarekar. 2009. Prediction of Reference
Evapotranspiration for Konkan Region of Maharashtra. Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural
Universities. Vol. 34, No. 3, Page No. 314-318
48. U. S. Kadam, A. D. Deshmukh, P. M. Ingale and R. G. Manjarekar.2009. Effect of Irrigation
Scheduling and Fertigation Levels on Growth and Yield of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus
Thunb). Journal of Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Vol. 34, No. 3, Page No. 319-321.
49. Povankumar, Kolhe K.P. and C. K. Datta. 2009. Optimizing pulsed GTAW process
parameters for bead geometry of titanium alloy using Taguchi method International Journal
of Asian Science. 4(1-2) pp 78-82.
50. S.V.Pathak,, A.G.Powar and K.G.Dhande.Development and performance evaluation of
tractor operated shredder for horticultural pruned branches and harvested grasses.
International Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol. 4 No.1.2008
51. R.P.Ballal,M.A.Bondre ,K.G.Dhande and L.V.Gharte.Evaluation of pesticide application
spray nozzle for wear rate.Pestology.Vol.XXXII No.3.2008
52. M.P.Tekade,G.S. Kadam, K.G.Dhande and A.G. Powar. Performance Evaluation of tractor
mounted tall tree air carrier sprayer spraying on Mango.International Journal of Agricultural
Engineering.Vol. 1( 2).2008.
53. Shahare, P. U., S. M. Mathur. 2008. Effect of blade profile and stagger angle as system
parameters on blower performance for tractor mounted sleeve boom sprayer for cotton. Int.
J. Agril. Sciences 4(2):457-462.
54. A.V. Gajakos, S.M. Nalawade, V.V. Aware. 2008, Development of power operated dehusker
, Agriculture update (ISSN:0973-1520) Vol. 3 No.1 and 2 Pp: 167-170.
55. Aware S.V., Aware V. V. and Gajakos A.V. 2008, Electronics based equipment and
machineries in the field of agricultural engineering. Agriculture update ISSN:0973-152, pp
409-411.
56. A. G. Powar and V. V. Aware Efficient and safe design of farm equipment using
anthropometric and strength data of agricultural workers. International Journal BIOVED,
Vol. No.: Bioved – 19 (1,2), 08. In press.
57. A. G. Powar and V. V. Aware 2008. Air velocity, droplet size and droplet density
distribution of air carrier sprayer for mango orchard. International Journal of New
Agriculturist Vol. No.: N. Ag. 19 (1,2) 08, Pp 89-94.
58. S.V.Pathak, A.G.Powar and K.G.Dhande2008. Development and performance evaluation of
tractor operated Shredder. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol.4 No.1 pp: 88-
94.

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59. S.V.Pathak. 2008. Design, development and evaluation of a power operated maize sheller
(Spiked Disc Type). International Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol.4 No.1 pp: 215-219
60. N.A.Shirsat, J.Prasad and S.V.Pathak. 2008. Economics of threshing of pigeon pea crop.
Agriculture Update Vol.3 No.1 & 2 pp: 51-60.
61. C.S.Pawar, N.A.Shirsat and S.V. Pathak. 2008. Performance evaluation of combine
harvester and combination of self propelled vertical conveyor reaper with thresher for wheat
harvesting. Agriculture Update Vol.3 No.1 & 2 pp: 123-126.
62. N.A.Shirsat and S.V.Pathak. 2008. Modification and Testing of high capacity pigeonpea
(Cajanus cajan) thresher. Agriculture Update Vol.3 No.1 & 2 pp: 148-152.
63. N.A.Shirsat, S.V.Pathak and B.G.YAdav. 2008. Indigenous development of seed counter.
Bioved pp: 149-152
64. Kolhe K.P., Pathak S. V. and Powar A.G. 2008. Indigenous haulage vehicle an economical
tool for Ruler Farmers. International Journal of Life science Bioved Research Society. 19(1-
2) Pp 54-59.
65. Kolhe K.P and Datta C.K. 2008. Study of microstructure and mechanical properties of
multi-pass submerged arc welding. Institute of Engineers (India) journal. MM issue. 89 Pp
18-26
66. N.A.Shirsat, J.Prasad and S.V.Pathak. 2008. Economics of threshing of pigeon pea crop.
Agriculture Update Vol.3 No.1 & 2 pp: 51-60.
67. C.S.Pawar, N.A.Shirsat and S.V. Pathak. 2008. Performance evaluation of combine
harvester and combination of self propelled vertical conveyor reaper with thresher for wheat
harvesting. Agriculture Update Vol.3 No.1 & 2 pp: 123-126.
68. N.A.Shirsat and S.V.Pathak. 2008. Modification and Testing of high capacity pigeonpea
(Cajanus cajan) thresher. Agriculture Update Vol.3 No.1 & 2 pp: 148-152.
69. N.A.Shirsat, S.V.Pathak and B.G.YAdav. 2008. Indigenous development of seed counter.
Bioved pp: 149-152
70. S.M. Nalawade, A.V. Gajakos, V. V. Aware, and A.G. Powar. 2007, Design and
development of hand operated cashewnut sheller, The Cashew, Vol No :XXI No:3 (July-
September2007) Pp:13-19
71. V. V. Aware, S.M. Nalawade and A.G. Powar. 2007, Determination of Physical and
Mechanical properties of cashewnu, The Cashew, Vol No:XXI No:3 (July- September2007)
pp:. 6-12
72. V. V. Aware, S. V. Aware, S.M. Nalawade, Mane D.M and Patil R.P. Development of
proximity distance sensor based electronic metering mechanism for three rows planter,
Agriculture update. ISSN:0973-152, pp296-299.
73. Shahare, P. U., S. M. Mathur. 2007 Effect of speed as a system parameter on performance
evaluation of blower of sleeve boom sprayer. J. Maharashtra Agricultural Universities.
33(1); 054-058.
74. V. M. Kadu, L. V. Gharte J. N. Shaikh S. Y. Pachpute P. U. Shahare , A. B. Lende, 2007.
Development of low HP tractor drawn earthing up cum fertilizer applicator suitable for wide
row sugarcane crop. Proceedings of Mechanized cultivation of sugarcane and safety-quality
management in sugarcane industry, Institution of engineers, Agri. Engg. Division ,
Banglore, 10-11 March 2007.114-126

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75. S.V.Pathak, N.A.Shirsat, A.V.Gajakos, S.M.Nalawade and K.G.Gharde. 2007. Bioved pp:
99-106.
76. K.P.Kolhe, S.V.Pathak and A.G.Powar. 2007. Indigenous haulage vehicle- an effective tool
for rural farmer Bioved pp: 121-126.
77. S.V.Pathak, N.A.Shirsat, A.V.Gajakos, S.M.Nalawade and K.G.Gharde. 2007. Bioved pp:
99-106.
78. D. Chaoudhuri, S.K.Mathankar, V.V.Singh, N.A.Shirsat and U.C.Dubey. (2007).
Performance Evaluation of Laser Guided Land Leveller in Vertisols of Central India. Journal
of Agricultural Engineer, Vol. 44(2), Pp: 1-7.
79. Kolhe K.P and Datta C.K. 2007. Prediction of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of
Multipass SAW. Journal of Material Processing Technology, 197(1-3), Pp.241-249
80. J. N. Shaikh , Gharte L.V. , S. V. Rane, V. M. Kadu, P. U. Shahare, A.B. Lende 2007.
effect of different tillage practices on quality and production of kharif potato in Pune
district. J. Maharashtra Agricultural Universities. 33(1)
81. Shahare, P.U. and S.S. Aralekar. 2007. Biodiesel production for better tomorrow Agrobios
Vol. V (8): 15-17.
82. Shahare, P.U. and S. M. Mathur. 2006. Effect of blower rotational frequency on
performance of an air assisted tractor mounted sleeve boom sprayer : Short note. Indian J. of
Agricultural Science Vol.76 (9): 570-72.
83. Kadu, V. M., S. V. Rane, J. N. Shaikh, P. U. Shahare, L. V. Gharte, S. K. Patil. 2006. Potato
Planter- A boon to brown revolution. Agrobios Vol. IV(8): 34-36.
84. Powar A. G., V.V. Aware, S.K. Jain and A. P. Jaiswal, 2006. Field performance evaluation
of power tiller operated air assisted spraying system. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia,
Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 0084-5851) Vol. 37, No.1, pp 46-50.
85. S. K. Jain, K.G. Dhande, V. V. Aware and A. P. Jaiswal. 2006, Effect of cone angle on
droplet spectrum of hollow cone hydraulic nozzles. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia,
Africa and Latin America (ISSN: 0084-5851) Vol. 37, No.1. pp 51-53.
86. A.G. Powar, V. V. Aware, and R.G. Kadam, 2006, Information technology in Indian
agricultural- an overview. Afro- Asian Journal of rural development (ISSN: 0972-3021)
Vol. XXXIX, No.1. Pp 79-86.)
87. Mohod A.G., Manjarekar R. G. and Tambe S.J. 2006. Scope and Preservation Techniques
for Processed Fish Products. Beverage & Food World, Indian Processed Food Industry
Journal. Vol. 33; No. 10; Page No.76-78 & 80.
88. RNS Yadav, SD Kamate and NA Shirsat. (2005). Mechanical devices for manure and
fertilizer application in sugarcane. STAI CURRENT SCENE, July-Sept, 2005 Vol-8, Issue-
III, Pp: 7-13.
89. Kadu, V. M., S. V. Rane, P. U. Shahare ,J. N. Shaikh, S. K. Patil L. V. Gharte. 2005.Field
evaluation of tractor drawn sugarcane earthing up cum interculturing equipment. Bhartiya
Sugar Vol. 29(2): 24-26.
90. V. V. Aware, R.G. Manjarekar, N.G.Kinage and S.V. 2004, Aware Development of
electronic metering mechanism Power machinery systems and ergonomics, safety and
health, (ISBN: 81-88342-50-5), pp.66-73.
91. Kolhe K.P and Datta C.K 2004. Parametric study of submerged arc welding on mild steel.
Indian welding journal, 37 (3/4) Pp.33-42

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92. Kolhe K.P and Datta C.K 2004. Studies on the wear and change in microstructure of weld-
joint of A structural steel. Indian Welding Journal. 37 (3/4) Pp.43-53.
93. S. K. Jain, R. H. Rahate & K.G. Dhande. Design and Development of Coconut – Arecanut
Harvester – A New Approach. Journal of Soils and Crop, Vol.13 (2) Dec 2003.
94. S. K. Jain, K. G. Dhande , R. H. Rahate . Evaluation of Different Design of Lever Operated
Knapsack Sprayer. New Agriculturist, Vol. 14(1,2) 2003.
95. S.K.Jain, and K.G.Dhande.Performance Evaluation of two piston reciprocating pump used
for pesticide application. Indian Pump.Vol.35 (3) 2003.
96. P.U. Shahane , S. M. Mathur , K.G. Dhande and A. K. Dave . Tractors In India: Post and
Present. Agril. Situation in India. January 2003.
97. Shahare P.U., S.M. Mathur , K.G. Dhande , A.K. Dave. 2003. Tractors in India: Past and
Present. Agricultural situation in India Vol. LIX (10), 623-628.
98. Shahare P.U. and S.R. Gadge. 2002. Utility of Tungku Lowon Chulha (Wood stove) in rural
areas. New Agriculturist Vol.13 (1,2) : 31-34.
99. Shahare P.U, B.A. Chaugule and S.S.Ubale. 2002. Soil salinity and reclamation fforts Pre-
independent in India. Asian Agri- History Vol. 6 (3): 243-260.
100. Aware V.V., A. G. Powar and A. P. Jaiswal, 2001, Selection of optimal length for
Canewall irrigation system. Microirrigation, (ISBN: 81-7336-289-0), pp.204 –207.
101. Jaiswal A. P., V. V. Aware and A.G. Powar. 2001, Field evaluation of hydraulic
performance of drip irrigation system. Microirrigation (ISBN: 81-7336-289-0) pp.129-133.
102. Powar A. G., S. H. Adhaoo, V.V. Aware and A. P. Jaiswal, 1999 Soil Moisture
Distribution in Sub-surface Canewall Irrigation. J. Maharashtra agric.Univ. (ISSN: 0378-
2395), pp. 24(3):285-287.
103. Shahare, P.U., D. K. Kathmale and L.L. Mane 1998. Harvester Combines in Indian
Agriculture : A review. Asian Agri- History Vol. 2 (1): 49-57.
104. Shahare, P. U., G.S. Ingle Optimization of volatile fatty acid formation during anaerobic
digestion process 1995. Bioved Vol.6(1): 79-84.
105. Shahare, P. U., G.S. Ingle . 1992. Enhancement of Biogas Production with powdered lime
as an additive to Cow dung. J. The Institute of Engineers Vol.72(3): 48-51.

Full length research papers published in proceedings of Seminar/ Symposia/ Conference/

Workshop:

1. Shirsat N.A., Aware V.V., Kadam V.B. and Shahare P.U. Comparative ergonomic
evaluation of cashewnut desheller. Humanizing work and work environment based on
Proceeding of International Conference: Ergo-Safety for all at College of Home Science
GBPUAT, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) (ISBN: 978-94-5130-227-8), 2014, pp. 510-515.
2. V.V. Aware, S.V. Pathak, P.U. Shahare, A.A. Kulkarni and S.S. Kadam. Comparative
ergonomic evaluation of dryland weeder and hoe by women workers. Humanizing work and
work environment based on Proceeding of International Conference: Ergo-Safety for all at
College of Home Science GBPUAT, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) (ISBN: 978-94-5130-227-8),
2014, pp. 590-595.
3. N.A. Shirsat, V.V. Aware, P.S.Kharangate and P.U. Shahare. Ergonomical study and
refinement of work practices and health hazarda of men and women in cashew processing

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 industries. Proceedings of national seminar on ‘Emerging trends in Agricultural
Engineering’ held at NERIST, Nirjuli during 7-9th Nov., 2014.
4. V.V. Aware, P.U. Shahare, N.A. Shirsat, V.B. Kadam. Development and performance
evaluation of self propelled reaper for harvesting paddy. Proceedings of National Seminar on
Emerging trends in Agricultural Engineering’ held at NERIST, Nirjuli during 7-9th Nov.,
2014.
5. P. U. Shahare, K.S. Desai, V.V. Aware, S.V. Pathak and K.G. Dhande. 2013. Two row
paddy transplanter: The efforts towards small farm mechanization in Konkan region.
Souvenir, 47th Annual Conference ISAE and International Symposium on ‘Bio-Energy-
Chanllangews and opportunities. Acharya N.G. ranga Agricultural University, Hydrabad.
Jan 28-30, 2013.: 58-59.
6. V.V. Aware, N. A. Shirsat, V.B. Kadam, P.. U. Shahare. 2013. Ergonomic evaluation of
pedal operated cashenut desheller. Souvenir, 47 th Annual Conference ISAE and International
Symposium on ‘Bio-Energy- Chanllangews and opportunities. Acharya n.G. ranga
Agricultural University, Hydrabad. Jan 28-30, 2013.: 66.
7. V.V. Aware, N. A. Shirsat, V.B. Kadam, P.. U. Shahare. 2013. Development and evaluation
of pedal operated cashenut desheller. Souvenir, 47th Annual Conference ISAE and
International Symposium on ‘Bio-Energy- Chanllangews and opportunities. Acharya N.G.
ranga Agricultural University, Hydrabad. Jan 28-30, 2013.: 66.

MOU
1. MOU was signed between Dr. B. S. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli & MAIDC,
Mumbai for manufacturing and supply of agricultural equipments on 09/12/2014.
2. MOU with Industrial Design Centre (IDC) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
(IITB), Powai, Mumbai-400 076 for ‘Establishment of Design Innovative Centre as a
Spoke Institute of IITB.

Testing
Following agril. implements /tools were tested at Farm Machinery Testing, Production and
Training Centre, RKVY, Dapoli during 2014-15
S.N. Product Applicant
1. Chaff cutter, 1 hp Proton Electrical Appliances, Aurangabad
2. Chaff cutter, 2 hp Proton Electrical Appliances, Aurangabad
3. Chaff cutter, hand operated Proton Electrical Appliances, Aurangabad
4. Power operated shredder Benson Agro Engineering, Nasik
5. Wheel hoe Benson Agro Engineering, Nasik
6. Pahar Jai Agro Product, Wada
7. Fruit plucker, adkavani Jai Agro Product, Wada
8. Spade cum Pick axe Jai Agro Product, Wada
9. 3 bottom M.B. plough Pushpak
10. Brush cutter (Maruyama MBC/5020H/RS) ASPEE, Mumbai
11. Rotavator MAIDC, Pune
12. Chaff cutter (Motor operated) Varun Agro Industries, Pune

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 13. Chaff cutter (manually operated) Varun Agro Industries, Pune
14. Coconut Dehusker Varun Agro Industries, Pune
15. Tej sickle Jai agro, Wada
16. 3 edge khurpi Jai Agro , Wada
17. Power operated paddy thresher (0.5 hp Umeshkumar Patel, Gujrat
motor)
18. Brush cutter (Maruyama MBC/ 5020H) Aspee, Mumbai
19. Deepali Sickle-1 (Blue Handle Big) Deepali Agro Industries, Pune
20. Deepali Sickle 2 (Blue Handle Small) Deepali Agro Industries, Pune
21. Deepali Sickle (Wooden Handle) Deepali Agro Industries, Pune
22. Kathi Sickle Jai Agro products, Wada
23. Paddy thresher cum Winnower (0.5 hp M/s. Benson Agro Engg., Nashik
motor operated)
24. Paddy thresher (0.5 hp motor operated) M/s. Benson Agro Engg., Nashik
25. Motor operated winnowing fan M/s. Benson Agro Engg., Nashik
26. Power Weeder Benson Agro Engg., Nashik
27. Wheel hoe Ganesh steel works, Patan
28. Hand Operated winnowing fan Ganesh steel works, Patan

10. Details of other activities (Production of Agricultural tools and implements)

Implementation of Recommendations:
1. The efforts are being made to popularize the equipments/tools developed by the Farm
Machinery and Power department through demonstrations, farm rallies and different
training programmes organized by the department.
2. These equipments are manufactured in the workshop/outside purchase through the
revolving fund scheme under Farm Machinery and Power department are sold to the
farmers or supplied to the farmers through State Government’s Subsidy program.
3. Since last 5 years, different equipments were sold and handsome revenue of Rs. 4.64
crores is generated.
4. The major equipments supplied to the State Govt. and farmers are
• Cono Weeders
• Mango Harvesters
• Sickles
• Coconut Dehusker
• Puddler
• Groundnut Hoe
• Loranthus Cutter
• Toothed spade
• Contour Marker
• Stubble Removal

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 PRODUCTION DIVISION

Equipment Sold and Receipt Generated

S. Upto 2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 Total Cost

Implement
N. Qty. Cost Qty. Cost Qty. Cost Qty. Cost Qty. Cost (in Rs.)
1 Vaibhav Sickle 2,61,380 52,69,653 5,944 2,37,760 6,257 2,50,280 19,251 7,70,040 10,145 4,05,800 69,33,533
2 Swastik Groundnut Hoe 579 1,70,240 10 7,300 3 2,220 6 4,440 4 2,960 1,87,160
3 Atul Fruit harvester 3,969 5,12,840 530 79,500 210 31,500 265 39,750 113 16,950 6,80,540
4 Pankaj Puddler 800 29,60,170 3 18,000 1 6,000 46 2,76,000 21 1,26,000 33,86,170
5 ‘Nutan’ Mango Harvester 21,697 15,45,030 1,524 1,98,120 2,315 3,00,950 1,278 1,66,140 1,516 1,97,080 24,07,320
6 ‘Amar’ Loranthus Cutter 6,490 8,09,318 138 31,050 310 69,750 127 28,575 160 36000 9,74,693
7 ‘Ankur’ Serrated Spade 13,530 13,03,625 185 22,200 999 1,19,880 967 1,16,040 1,022 12,2640 16,84,385
8 Stubble Remover tool 10,204 5,74,807 450 31,500 987 69,090 350 24,500 488 34,160 7,34,057
9 ‘Sulabh’ Contour Marker 260 1,08,180 3 2,190 3 2,190 0 0 0 0 1,12,560
10 Dry Land Weeder 87 68,550 39 37,050 260 2,47,000 8 7,600 9 8,550 3,68,750
11 ‘CAET’ Cashewcutter 65 10,590 2 440 23 5,060 0 0 2 440 16,530
12 Coconut Dehusker 555 1,28,405 401 98,245 359 87,955 385 94,325 270 66,150 4,75,080
13 Japanese Weeder 130mm 32 29,800 2 2,300 7 8,050 2 2,300 1 1,150 43,600
14 Cono Weeder 130 mm 12,516 1,47,01,200 777 9,46,903 122 1,43,350 35 41,125 18 21,150 1,58,53,728
15 ‘Vipul’ Cashew Apple
24 13,8500 0 0 3 18,000 0 0 2 12,000 1,68,500
Juice Extractor
16 Grass harvester 2 2,140 0 0 0 0 32 2,400 1 375 4,915
17 Other (Agril. implements
115 80,02,364 46 20,02,405 163 12,55,101 127 7,27,955 4,16,835 1,24,04,660
and fabricated structures)
Total 3,63,35,412 37,14,963 26,16,376 23,01,190 14,68,240 4,64,36,181

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11. Contact Information
Name of the Head: Dr. P. U. Shahare
Name of the Department: Department of Farm Machinery and Power
Postal Address: College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology,
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
Landline No. (02358) 282414
Mobile No. 9423784381
Fax
E-mail shahare_prashant@rediffmail.com

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