Research Article
The Influence of the Soil Screen Opening Angle on the Quality of Tillage and Fertilizer Distribution
Abduganiyev Shokhrukh*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-6
Received:
7 December 2024
Accepted:
22 December 2024
Published:
7 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.eas.20251001.11
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Abstract: This study investigates the effect of the soil deflector’s opening angle on the quality of soil processing and uniform fertilizer distribution in agricultural activities, particularly in orchards and vineyards. The soil deflector temporarily blocks soil movement, facilitating the penetration of fertilizers into the soil, improving their integration with the soil environment. The dynamics of normal forces acting on soil particles are analyzed to understand their influence on the deflector's operational effectiveness. Results indicate that an opening angle between 54° and 66° significantly improves soil processing efficiency, achieving both uniform fertilizer application and optimal energy usage. The experiments explored variations in the soil deflector’s opening angle from 50° to 80° at speeds of 6 km/h and 8 km/h. Findings demonstrate that within the optimal angle range, the depth and width of fertilizer application improve markedly, ensuring better soil and nutrient management. The study further highlights that the resistance faced by the deflector decreases at smaller angles, whereas larger angles increase energy consumption and reduce fertilizer distribution efficiency. The research concludes that optimizing the soil deflector's opening angle is crucial for enhancing soil processing performance, improving fertilizer application uniformity, and minimizing energy expenditure. These results provide practical guidelines for the development of agricultural machinery that meets the needs of modern, resource-efficient farming practices, particularly in specialized environments like orchards and vineyards.
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of the soil deflector’s opening angle on the quality of soil processing and uniform fertilizer distribution in agricultural activities, particularly in orchards and vineyards. The soil deflector temporarily blocks soil movement, facilitating the penetration of fertilizers into the soil, improving their integration...
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