Design Simulation and Model Fabrication of a Remote Controlled Hybrid Ploughing Machine

Pakistan is an agriculturally based country. Pakistan?s agriculture system contributes about 19.9 percent in the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Major issue for agriculture in Pakistan is lack of use of advanced technology, so there is a need for the automation in agriculture sector. In this project a

Project Title

Design Simulation and Model Fabrication of a Remote Controlled Hybrid Ploughing Machine

Project Area of Specialization

Mechanical Engineering

Project Summary

Pakistan is an agriculturally based country. Pakistan’s agriculture system contributes about 19.9 percent in the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Major issue for agriculture in Pakistan is lack of use of advanced technology, so there is a need for the automation in agriculture sector. In this project a remote-controlled ploughing machine is designed and prototype is fabricated to materialize the design. This will reduce the size of the ploughing machine as well as less power will be required which will ultimately lead to less fuel consumption. This will bring ease in the life of farmer, as it will save his expenses for ploughing and it will also save time. Since our ploughing machine will be smaller in size so it can access the smaller and difficult terranes where conventional ploughing machines (tractor) cannot be used. Main power source for the ploughing machine is an IC Engine, while it also uses a Solar Panel which charges the battery and runs its accessories i.e., lights and the starter motor for the engine by the means of a rechargeable battery. This automatic ploughing machine will be operated by remote with wireless RF Communication.

Project Objectives

This project has its application in the agriculture field, it mainly comes under the umbrella of smart farming. It has following objectives.

1. This project mainly focusses on the design and fabrication of a remote-controlled ploughing machine aimed to increase the agricultural productivity.
2. Since this machine will be compact in size so it will have less manufacturing cost.
3. Due to compactness of size, this machine will be fuel efficient and in such a way it will reduce the farmer's agriculture expense
4. With effect to automation of this ploughing machine, the ploughing process will become more time saving as compared to the conventional ploughing process done by tractors.
5. Due compactness of size this ploughing machine will be able to access the difficult terranes that cannot be accessed with conventional ploughing machines i.e tractors.
6. The operating system will be user friendly so that farmer should be able to use it with great ease.
7. To use solar panel in designed ploughing machine with aim to reduce the environmental pollution to a great extent.
8. These all objectives mentioned above are aimed to an ultimate goal of increasing the agricultural productivity of Pakistan and raise our country's economy.

Project Implementation Method

The project is divided into three major categories that are 

1. Design
2. Simulation 
3. Fabrication 

• Design of the project mainly includes the design for the chaises that is performed on the Solid Works. It also includes the mathematical modeling for the machine as we calculated the required ploughing force as well as the torque required for the designed machine.

• After finalizing the machine design on the Solid Works simulation being performed on the Ansys which includes the defining material, forces application, and load division and finally running the simulation to check the sustainability of the ploughing machine.

• Final and most important part is the fabrication of the machine that includes the purchase of CD-70 engine as its main power source of the machine and also the purchase of the solar panel. These are all accessories that will be attached with the frame which includes attachment of hydraulic system, front and rear wheels and three-point hitch attachment. Finally, after completing fabrication automation being done using RF (Radio Frequency) based remote-control system

Benefits of the Project

This project is aimed to benefit the agriculture sector in Pakistan. It has following benefits:

• This project mainly focusses on the design and fabrication of a remote-controlled ploughing machine aimed to increase the agricultural productivity.
• To use solar panel in designed ploughing machine with aim to reduce the environmental pollution to a great extent.
• Since this machine will be compact in size so it will have less manufacturing cost.
• Due to compactness of size, this machine will be fuel efficient and in such a way it will reduce the farmer's agriculture expense
• With effect to automation of this ploughing machine, the ploughing process will become more time saving as compared to the conventional ploughing process done by tractors.
• Due compactness of size this ploughing machine will be able to access the difficult terranes that cannot be accessed with conventional ploughing machines i.e tractors.
• The operating system will be user friendly so that farmer should be able to use it with great ease.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

This ploughing machine is being designed on a smaller scale as of 2.5 ft by 4.5ft in width and length respectively. CD-70 engine being utilized for the power source which has 5.3 HP (Horse Power), 4.5Nm of Torque. Battery being utilized is of 12V(volts). Ploughing machine weighs 45kg.Main power source for the ploughing machine is an IC Engine, while it also uses a Solar Panel which charges the battery and runs its accessories i.e., lights and the starter motor for the engine by the means of a rechargeable battery. This automatic ploughing machine will be operated by remote with wireless RF Communication.Chasis of this ploughing machine being made using MS (Mild Steel) as it has good machineability, good weldability and also has strength. Hydraulic system being attached with two lift rods with functioning of raising or lowering the plough according to the requirement. This plough machine has the rear wheel drive with self start system being integrated with the remote-control.

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Agriculture

Other Industries

Core Technology

Shared Economy

Other Technologies

Sustainable Development Goals

Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Required Resources

If you need this project, please contact me on contact@adikhanofficial.com