Agricultural And Biosystems Engineering

Author : Antonio Coppola,Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo,Giuseppe Altieri,Paola D'Antonio
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030392994

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Innovative Biosystems Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry and Food Production by Antonio Coppola,Giovanni Carlo Di Renzo,Giuseppe Altieri,Paola D'Antonio Pdf

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of innovative biosystems engineering for sustainable agriculture, forestry and food production. Focusing on the challenges of implementing sustainability in various contexts in the fields of biosystems engineering, it shows how the research has addressed the sustainable use of renewable and non-renewable resources. It also presents possible solutions to help achieve sustainable production. The Mid-Term Conference of the Italian Association of Agricultural Engineering (AIIA) is part of a series of conferences, seminars and meetings that the AIIA organizes, together with other public and private stakeholders, to promote the creation and dissemination of new knowledge in the sector. The contributions included in the book were selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process, and offer an extensive and multidisciplinary overview of interesting solutions in the field of innovative biosystems engineering for sustainable agriculture.

Author : Harry Field,John Solie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387369150

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology by Harry Field,John Solie Pdf

The third edition of this book exposes the reader to a wide array of engineering principles and their application to agriculture. It presents an array of more or less independent topics to facilitate daily assessments or quizzes, and aims to enhance the students' problem solving ability. Each chapter contains objectives, worked examples and sample problems are included at the end of each chapter. This book was first published in the late 60's by AVI. It remains relevant for post secondary classes in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Mechanics, and secondary agriculture teachers.

Author : Harry Field,John Solie
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387369136

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology by Harry Field,John Solie Pdf

The third edition of this book exposes the reader to a wide array of engineering principles and their application to agriculture. It presents an array of more or less independent topics to facilitate daily assessments or quizzes, and aims to enhance the students' problem solving ability. Each chapter contains objectives, worked examples and sample problems are included at the end of each chapter. This book was first published in the late 60's by AVI. It remains relevant for post secondary classes in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Mechanics, and secondary agriculture teachers.

Author : Harry L. Field,Lawrence O. Roth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461535942

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering by Harry L. Field,Lawrence O. Roth Pdf

This book is for use in introductory courses in colleges of agriculture and in other applications requiring a problematic approach to agriculture. It is intended as a replacement for an Introduction to Agricultural Engineering by Roth, Crow, and Mahoney. Parts of the previous book have been revised and included, but some sections have been removed and new ones has been expanded to include a chapter added. Problem solving on techniques, and suggestions are incorporated throughout the example problems. The topics and treatment were selected for three reasons: (1) to acquaint students with a wide range of applications of engineering principles to agriculture, (2) to present a selection of independent but related, topics, and (3) to develop and enhance the problem solving ability of the students. Each chapter contains educational objectives, introductory material, example problems (where appropriate), and sample problems, with answers, that can be used for self-assessment. Most chapters are self-contained and can be used independently of the others. Those that are sequential are organiZed in a logical order to ensure that the knowledge and skills needed are presented in a previous chapter. As principal author I wish to express my gratitude to Dr. Lawrence O. Roth for his contributions of subject matter and gUidance. I also wish to thank Professor Earl E. Baugher for his expertise as technical editor, and my wife Marsha for her help and patience. HARRY FIELD v 1 Problem Solving OBJECTIVES 1. Be able to define problem solving.

Author : Harry L. Field,John M. Long
Publisher : Springer
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319696799

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Introduction to Agricultural Engineering Technology by Harry L. Field,John M. Long Pdf

The third edition of this book exposes the reader to a wide array of engineering principles and their application to agriculture. It presents an array of more or less independent topics to facilitate daily assessments or quizzes, and aims to enhance the students' problem solving ability. Each chapter contains objectives, worked examples and sample problems are included at the end of each chapter. This book was first published in the late 60's by AVI. It remains relevant for post secondary classes in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Agricultural Mechanics, and secondary agriculture teachers.

Author : Umezuruike Linus Opara
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1032488778

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Agricultural, Biosystems, and Biological Engineering Education by Umezuruike Linus Opara Pdf

This edited book provides the first comprehensive global review and synthesis of different agricultural, biosystems, and biological engineering education approaches, including a detailed exposition of current practices from different regions.

Author : John Billingsley
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1786762722

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Robotics and Automation for Improving Agriculture by John Billingsley Pdf

Robotics has great potential in improving productivity and precision in agriculture. The book reviews advances in technologies such as machine vision and control systems, as well as applications from crop planting, fertilisation, pest and weed management to livestock production.

Author : International Commission of Agricultural Engineering
Publisher : American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89065355844

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CIGR Handbook of Agricultural Engineering: Energy & biomass engineering by International Commission of Agricultural Engineering Pdf

Author : Peter Waller,Muluneh Yitayew
Publisher : Springer
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319056999

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Irrigation and Drainage Engineering by Peter Waller,Muluneh Yitayew Pdf

This textbook focuses specifically on the combined topics of irrigation and drainage engineering. It emphasizes both basic concepts and practical applications of the latest technologies available. The design of irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications programs are explained for both graduate and undergraduate students and practicing engineers. The book emphasizes environmental protection, economics, and engineering design processes. It includes detailed chapters on irrigation economics, soils, reference evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration, pipe flow, pumps, open-channel flow, groundwater, center pivots, turf and landscape, drip, orchards, wheel lines, hand lines, surfaces, greenhouse hydroponics, soil water movement, drainage systems design, drainage and wetlands contaminant fate and transport. It contains summaries, homework problems, and color photos. The book draws from the fields of fluid mechanics, soil physics, hydrology, soil chemistry, economics, and plant sciences to present a broad interdisciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in irrigation and drainage systems design.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Agricultural engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015028290065

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Agricultural Engineering by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ramon Guevara-Gonzalez,Irineo Torres-Pacheco
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319038803

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Biosystems Engineering: Biofactories for Food Production in the Century XXI by Ramon Guevara-Gonzalez,Irineo Torres-Pacheco Pdf

This book presents new food production systems (for plants and animals) involving agrochemicals that increase in a controlled manner the bioactives content, under greenhouse conditions. Moreover, conception and design of new instrumentation for precision agriculture and aquiculture contributing in food production is also highlighted in this book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:795316399

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Biosystems Engineering by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dionysis Bochtis,Claus Aage Gron Sorensen,Dimitrios Kateris
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128097168

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Operations Management in Agriculture by Dionysis Bochtis,Claus Aage Gron Sorensen,Dimitrios Kateris Pdf

Operations Management in Agriculture bridges the knowledge gap on operations management for agricultural machinery. It complements traditional topics (cost of using and choosing machinery) with advanced engineering approaches recently applied in agricultural machinery management (area coverage planning and sequential scheduling). The book covers new technologies in bio-production systems (robotics, IoT) and environmental compliance by employing a systems engineering perspective with focuses on sub-systems, including advanced optimization, supply chain systems, sustainability, autonomous vehicles and IT-driven decision-making. It will be a valuable resource for students studying decision-making and those working to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of production through machinery choice. Covers agricultural machinery management related courses and a number of other courses within the agricultural engineering discipline Provides core tools for machine operations management, including machinery selection and cost of usage Presents current knowledge for agricultural machinery management in a science-based format

Author : Evangelyn C. Alocilja
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Bioengineering
ISBN : 1586923641

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Principles of Biosystems Engineering by Evangelyn C. Alocilja Pdf

Author : Ahindra Nag
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071606295

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Biosystems Engineering by Ahindra Nag Pdf

Maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impact Develop sustainable products, energy sources, and processes using the concepts and methods contained in this interdisciplinary resource. Biosystems Engineering discusses how to effectively merge solid design techniques with biology and the applied sciences. Featuring chapters by experts in each field, this authoritative guide explains how to analyze genetic data, design ecosystem models, implement conservation strategies, harness biofuels, and ensure food safety. Full coverage of transgenetic wood production, package engineering, supercritical fluid extraction, and agricultural land management is included. Discover how to: Use microarray technology to classify genes and construct databases Build mathematical models and computer simulations of ecosystems Create bio-oils and carbon-neutral transportation fuels using pyrolisis Synthesize biodiesel and ethanol from vegetable oil and animal fat Purify and enrich biotechnological products with bioseparation Develop modified woods and herbicide-resistant crops using transgenetics Extract antioxidants, supercritical fluids, and bioregulators from plants Deploy ecologically sound fertilizing, composting, and harvesting methods