A.M. Michael

SALIENT FEATURES OF 15TH EDITION - A comprehensive and authoritative treatise on the subject authored by eminent scientists of international repute (revised and enlarged edition) -Presents latest information, concepts, technologies, and applications. -Specially suited to meet the requirements of readers in india and other developing countries. -Each Topic is discussed with suitable illustration and solved Examples. Each Chapter contains a list of pertinent references and a set of problems. Each chapter contains objective questions for review The Book covers the syllabi of subjects as taught in professional agricultural and agricultural engineering institutions at the degree level. Candidates appearing for AMIE, Indian Forestry Service and other Competitive Examination will find the Book Extremely Valuable. CONTENTS Scope of Mechanizing Agriculture using Low Energy Input Internal Combustion Engines, Operations and Applications Engine Types, Selection and Working Principles. Tractor Power Trains-Traction Devices-Cost Analysis-Servicing Energy Status and Application in Rural Sector Introduction to Engineering Materials and Machine Elements Machinery for Tillage and Crop Cultivation Seeding, Harvesting and Threshing Machinery Agricultural Processing and Plant Protection Machinery Dairy Machinery and Milk technology Planning of farmstead and farm residence Housing Requirements of Animals and Birds for Higher Output Storage Structures on Farms & Growth Centres Drying and Dehydration of Food Products Pre-milling and Milling Treatments of Food Grain Processing, Preservation and Packaging of Foods and Seeds Instrumentation and Farm Machinery Testing Ergonomic studies in agriculture Food Shortage and Role of Automation in Production Agriculture and Post Harvest Systems Historical Development principles and practices of green house technology Nanotechnology