Numerical simulation and parameter optimization of earth auger in hilly area using EDEM software DOI Creative Commons

Guofu Wang,

Wei Zhang,

Min Ji

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 5, 2022

Abstract Digging in hilly regions is an important measure to promote afforestation on difficult sites. In view of the working conditions build fish-scale pit slope, auger mechanism soil lifting and throwing was investigated this study. This study utilized EDEM software establish operation model earth conduct DEM (Discrete Element Method) virtual simulation experiments. A quadratic rotating orthogonal center combination test implemented by setting efficiency conveying-soil (Y1) distance throwing-soil (Y2) as evaluation indices. Variance analysis response surface optimization were performed experimental data. The results indicated that weight factors affecting Y1 Y2, feeding speed > helix angle slope angle, angle. optimal parameter each influencing factor obtained. Among them, when preparation required, operating was: Slope 26.467°, Helix 21.567°, Feeding 0.1 m/s, Rotating 67.408 r/min. research provides theoretical references for design regions.

Language: Английский

Enhancing Afforestation Practices in Hilly Terrain: A Study on Soil Disturbance by Earth Augers Based on the Discrete Element Method DOI Open Access

Guofu Wang,

Wei Zhang,

Xingliang Diao

et al.

Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 190 - 190

Published: Jan. 17, 2024

Afforestation operations in hilly regions are both arduous and unsafe. The mechanized afforestation method that takes into account soil water conservation measures is deemed highly important. This paper examines the operational process auger’s mechanism of digging below ground using discrete element (DEM). Using this model, disturbance parameters reaction forces satisfactorily predicted, exhibiting similar trends to experimental observations. research also influence key on distribution patterns analyzes conditions mechanisms formation fish-scale pits preserve water. A field experiment pit woodland carried out test performance device. error rates for actual simulated values efficiency conveying distance throwing plain terrain slopes were 12.7% 8.2%, 8.6% 15.7%, respectively. Overall, provides a theoretical basis innovative exploration, development, optimized design earth augers regions.

Language: Английский

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2

Enhancing Sustainable Afforestation through Innovative Earth Auger Design: A Simulation Study in Hilly Regions DOI Open Access

Guofu Wang,

Wei Zhang, Meiling Chen

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(13), P. 5402 - 5402

Published: June 25, 2024

The objective of this study was to advance sustainable forestry development through the creation mechanical equipment, taking into account operational methods. A suspended automatic feeding and retracting excavation device for tree pits engineered, its interaction with soil investigated by integrating Discrete Element Method (DEM) Multi-Flexible Body Dynamics (MFBD). Based on simulation results, research explored impact mechanisms machine transportation, working load, fatigue lifespan spiral blades different terrains operating conditions. coupling method demonstrated potential designing testing equipment in specific environments, reducing time resource consumption field testing. Terrain significantly influenced disturbance variability, while effect direction minor. Operational parameters should consider water conservation, favoring formation fish-scale pits. Field tests forested areas validate practicality apparatus, providing valuable insights operation design earth augers hilly regions.

Language: Английский

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Calibration of the Edinburgh Elasto-Plastic Adhesion Contact Model for Modelling Clay-Moist Soil with High Moisture Content DOI
Xuan Deng,

Wencheng Wu,

Jiawei You

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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1

Recent Advances in Biomimetic Methods for Tillage Resistance Reduction in Agricultural Soil-Engaging Tools DOI Creative Commons
Xuezhen Wang, Shihao Zhang,

Ruizhi Du

et al.

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(9), P. 2163 - 2163

Published: Sept. 22, 2024

The high tillage resistance of agricultural soil-engaging tools (TASTs) in farmland operations (e.g., tillage, sowing, crop management, and harvesting) increases fuel consumption harmful gas emissions, which negatively affect the development sustainable agriculture. Biomimetic methods are promising effective technologies for reducing TASTs have been developed past few years. This review comprehensively summarizes typical (ASETs) their characteristics presents existing biomimetic decreasing TASTs. introduction TAST reduction was performed on aspects harvesting. internal mechanisms possible limitations current various ASETs were investigated. rates ASETs, as affected by methods, quantitatively compared under different soil conditions with statistical analyses. Additionally, three future research directions recommended to further reduce encourage

Language: Английский

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Review of Root–Stubble Characteristics and Root–Stubble Crushing and Clearing Technologies for Conservation Tillage DOI Open Access

Xin Feng,

Jiayue Yao,

Yunpeng Gao

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(19), P. 8508 - 8508

Published: Sept. 29, 2024

Conservation tillage (CT) is an agricultural technology for sustainable soil use, and clearing the root–stubble remaining in seedbed nursery bed a core aspect of CT. In this paper, characteristics testing methods roots stubble their growth environments were reviewed, which could provide reference setting parameters numerical simulations design treatment devices. The restoration environment CT are described. Moreover, crushing technologies evaluation device performance summarized. Furthermore, prospects physical properties soil, reduction adhesion when cutter crushes roots, tracking long-term effects different on intelligent devices stubble, challenges strategies regarding application new discussed. This paper provides development from perspective

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of the performance of very narrow tines with different geometrical structures for tilling natural grassland DOI

Hongchao Sang,

Changbin He,

Yuge Bi

et al.

Biosystems Engineering, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 224, P. 34 - 48

Published: Oct. 17, 2022

Language: Английский

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6

Review of the Research on Soil Disturbance by Tools DOI Creative Commons
Xinzhong Wang, Weiquan Fang, Dianlei Han

et al.

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 338 - 338

Published: Dec. 27, 2022

The discrete element method can be used to analyze the interaction between tools and soil. It guide optimal design of tools, but appropriate simulation test selected is important achieve goal. This paper mainly introduces disturbance soil by tillage tools. include loosening, movement, mixing. contour visually display results, cross-sectional area, lateral throwing amount, ditch ridge height, width, backfill are characterize shape. Tracers usually track particles particle movement path during disturbance; this study trend When parameters models appropriate, contact microscopic accurately simulated. By comparing behavior experiment, model verified. introduced provides a reference for research

Language: Английский

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Prediction of Single Disc Seeding System Forces, Using a Semi-Analytical and Discrete Element Method (DEM) Considering Rotation Effects DOI Creative Commons

Ali Khosravani,

Jack Desbiolles, Chris Saunders

et al.

Agriculture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 202 - 202

Published: Jan. 13, 2023

Disc seeders are commonly used in no-till farming systems, and their performance evaluation generally rely on expensive time-consuming field experiments. Mathematical models can help speed up force-related evaluations improve the understanding of soil-disc interactions, to assist optimisation processes. Previous analytical force prediction disc blades have not accounted for free rotation aspect blade. This paper develops an model from wide blade failure theory adapted suit rotating flat operating at different sweep tilt angles compares predictions with Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations. To validate two models, experiments were performed a remoulded sandy soil condition using set 0° 20°, four 6, 26, 45 90° 3-dimensional components draught, vertical side forces measured. Results showed higher coefficient determination (R2 = 0.95) was obtained compared DEM 0.85) agreement test results. It found that both developed approach be predict tillage acting

Language: Английский

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Numerical simulation and parameter optimization of earth auger in hilly area using EDEM software DOI Creative Commons

Guofu Wang,

Wei Zhang,

Min Ji

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Nov. 14, 2022

Abstract Digging in hilly regions is an important measure to promote afforestation on difficult sites. In view of the working conditions build fish-scale pit slope, auger mechanism soil lifting and throwing was investigated this study. This study utilized EDEM software establish operation model earth conduct DEM (Discrete Element Method) virtual simulation experiments. A quadratic rotating orthogonal center combination test implemented by setting efficiency conveying-soil ( Y 1 ) distance throwing-soil 2 as evaluation indices. Variance analysis response surface optimization were performed experimental data. The results indicated that weight factors affecting , feeding speed > helix angle slope angle, angle. optimal parameter each influencing factor obtained. Among them, when preparation required, operating was: Slope 26.467°, Helix 21.567°, Feeding 0.1 m/s, Rotating 67.408 r/min. research provides theoretical references for design regions.

Language: Английский

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5

Optimization of Working Parameters for Rotary-Cutting Soil Collection Device: Experiment and Simulation DOI Creative Commons

Wuxiong Weng,

Weixiang Chen,

Longbin Chen

et al.

Agriculture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 38 - 38

Published: Dec. 24, 2023

The purpose of this study was to address the problem poor quality rotary cutting and soil collection during process mechanical ridge building in paddy fields. In order improve rate decrease coefficient variation uniformity, present work mainly combined advanced rotary-cutting tillage technology device, at domestic international, motion characteristics distribution situation particles operations. test device simulated by using EDEM2018 Version: 4.0.0, accuracy numerical model validated data trial test. results single-factor experiment indicated that working speed level blades 450 r/min 550 r/min, operating 0.6 km/h 1.0 km/h, tilling depth 180 mm 200 mm. Moreover, parameter were obtained a multi-factor test, it proved performed better higher, with uniformity 87.22% 6.73%. This could provide technical support for research devices mechanized

Language: Английский

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