Course description:

1.   Principles and types of pumps and pump assemblies. Operation characteristics, Requirements, Hydraulic computations and selection.

2.   Types and operation. Systems of internal combustion engines. Two- and four- stroke, diesel and gasoline motors.

3.   Types of farm tractors. Engine, gear box, transmission, power drives and means of propulsion.

4.   Field machinery. Ploughs, cultivators, seeders and planters, sprayers, spreaders. Hay, forage, grain and vegetable harvesters.

Teaching aids: "Farm Machinery: Notes on Theory and Lab. Exercises" (A.U.A. Editions)

Examination: Written (Theory), oral (Lab. work)