Korean Journal of Agricultural Science (농업과학연구)

Institute of Agricultural Science, CNU (충남대학교 농업과학연구소)
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Performance simulation of an electric multi-purpose cultivator according to rotary tillage

  • Seung-Yun, Baek (Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Wan-Soo, Kim (Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Seung-Min, Baek (Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Hyeon-Ho, Jeon (Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Jun-Ho, Lee (Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Dae-Hyun, Lee (Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Kyu-Hong, Choi (Department of Smart Agriculture, Jeonju University) ;
  • Yong-Joo, Kim (Department of Smart Agricultural Systems, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Seung-Muk, Choi (Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Policy Team, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)
  • Received : 2021.10.13
  • Accepted : 2021.11.29
  • Published : 2021.12.01
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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the performance of an electric multi-purpose cultivator through a simulation analysis. The simulation model was developed using commercial software, Simulation X, by applying the specifications of certain parts, such as an electric motor, a battery, and so on. The input parameter of the simulation was the engine load data according to the rotary tillage level using a conventional multi-purpose cultivator. The data were collected by configuring a load measurement system, and the load cycle was developed by repeating the data collection process under the most severe conditions. The average output engine torque values of conventional multi-purpose cultivator were 10.7, 13.0, 9.4, and 11.2 Nm in the D1P1, D1P2, D2P1, and D2P2 conditions, respectively. As a result of the simulation, the maximum values of the motor torque, rotational speed, and power of the electric multi-purpose cultivator were 16.8 Nm, 2,033.3 rpm, and 3.3 kW, respectively, and the motor was driven in sections within 70, 68, and 45% of the maximum output range. The rate of decrease of the battery state of charge (SOC) level per minute was approximately 0.6%, and it was possible to supply electric power to the motor for 9,550 sec. In the future study, research to verify and improve simulation models of electric multi-purpose cultivators should be conducted.

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본 연구는 농림식품기술기획평가원의 첨단생산기술개발사업(과제번호: 320029-03 및 121029-02)의 지원에 의해 이루어진 것임.

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