Study Guide

Objective

The student shall be familiar with technology related to tractors, especially with engine technology, hydraulics, transmission and electronics. The student shall be able to handle various machine parts, e.g. bearings and straps.

Content

Mechanical engineering in agriculture
SI system
The concepts power, work, power and energy
Mechanical principles
Thermodynamic relationships
Combustion engines
Mechanical transmissions
Hydraulic system
Materials and strength
Some important machine elements
Tractors and field machines
Electronics
New technology in mechanical engineering

Location and time

Week 9 and 10, 2024

Materials

On the course moodlesite and also more specific instructions at the course introduction

Teaching methods

Lectures
Practical exercises in small groups in works

Employer connections

Cooperation with regional works
Västankvarn Farm
Axxell Brusaby

Student workload

27 h / credit

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam
Practical exercises in works
Course activity

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Failed written course exam and/or failed exercises in works

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Written exam and exercises in works on an acceptable level

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Written exam and exercises in works on a good level

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Written exam and exercises in works on an excellent level

Qualifications

Individual review of the necessary prerequisites, which are defined as prerequisites for the course registration