Transfer of Research into Application at a German Agricultural Research Facility

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1 Fakultät Maschinenwesen Institut für Verarbeitungsmaschinen und Mobile Arbeitsmaschinen Professur für Agrarsystemtechnik Transfer of Research into Application at a German Mike Geißler coauthors: Prof. Herlitzius "Science and Technology 2nd Biennial Conference & Third International Conference CARIBBEAN WELCOME" Kingston,

2 Content Details about the Research Facility Agrarsystemtechnik Basic Research Industry Projects Regional and Federal Subsidies Internal Projects 2 2

3 TU Dresden (1 Dec 2011) 14 Faculties Students Employees (state financed) Employees (temporary contracts, project financing) 980 Employees Medical Department (state financed) 440 Employees Medical Department (temporary contracts, project financing) Students per Research Area WS 2010/11 Social Sciences: (32,4%) Engineering Sciences: (48,3%) Medicine: (7,0%) Natural Sciences: (12, 3%) 3 3

4 Organization 4 4

Agricultural Universities in Germany Kiel Berlin Braunschweig Göttingen Halle Bonn Witzenhausen Gießen Dresden Agricultural Processes and

5 Agricultural Universities in Germany Kiel Berlin Braunschweig Göttingen Halle Bonn Witzenhausen Gießen Dresden Agricultural Processes and Biosystems Agricultural Machines, Design oriented Hohenheim MOBIMA Karlsruhe LEHRSTUHL FÜR MOBILE ARBEITSMASCHINEN Weihenstephan vgl.: 5 5

Research Facilities in Saxony 7 Universitäten 13 Fachhochschulen 7 Kunsthochschulen 7 Berufsakademien (BA) Non-University Research Facilities: 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum 1 3 3 Leipzig 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 2

6 Research Facilities in Saxony 7 Universitäten 13 Fachhochschulen 7 Kunsthochschulen 7 Berufsakademien (BA) Non-University Research Facilities: 1 Helmholtz-Zentrum Leipzig Zwickau Mittweida 1 Chemnitz Freiberg Hoyerswerda 1 Bautzen Zittau Dresden Görlitz 1 7 Inst. d. WG G.W. Leibniz 14 Fraunhofer Institute 6 Max-Planck Institute Quelle: Stat. Landesamt Sachsen, Plauen 1 Dresden has 2 university 4 university of applied science 10 Fraunhofer institutes 4 Leibniz institutes 3 Max Planck institutes 6 6

7 Subject of Research Machines and Processes of Harvesting Seeding and Tillage Function, reliability and wear behavior of machine components and tractor implement tools Robotic Process simulation Sensors for process quality and control Open and Closed Loop Process Control of components, machines, process chains Alternative / Electrical Drives Processing of renewable primary products (energy from biomass) 7 7

Transfer of Research into Application Analysis and Interpretation of global Situation in Agricultural Business world population growth Availability of agricultural land [m 2 ] per head 6.500 5.

8 Transfer of Research into Application Analysis and Interpretation of global Situation in Agricultural Business world population growth Availability of agricultural land [m 2 ] per head Vision Desire Need Requirement Idea looks for Funding Heute 2025 DFG Basic Research No direct intent of transfer Long funding period No or little application involvement 8 8

9 DFG Basic Research Measuring area basic version - barrier New version tooth drum 9 9

10 Lab Testing Equipment 10 10

2 st drum trajectory (downhill) y-coordinate y-direction 0.6 m 0.4 0.

11 DFG Basic Research Material Flow basic version (Q MOG 25 t/h) tooth drum (Q MOG 25 t/h) y-direction y-coordinate 0.6 m st drum trajectory (downhill) y-coordinate y-direction 0.6 m st drum tooth drum trajectory (downhill) m 1.5 x-direction x-coordinate m 1.5 x-direction x-coordinate 11 11

12 Transfer of Research into Application Analysis and Interpretation of global Situation in Agricultural Business world population growth Availability of agricultural land [m 2 ] per head Vision Desire Need Requirement Idea looks for Funding Heute 2025 DFG Basic Research Industry (~45%) No direct intent of transfer Long funding period No or little application involvement Request or offer of application Very short funding period Just applied research Transfer to production assured 12 12

13 Industry Labtesting (Combine /SPFH) Evaluation Characteristics Feedrate, Loss, Quality,... Test stand Design of threshing and separation system 13 13

14 Industry - Fieldtest (Combine /SPFH) Evaluation Characteristics Feedrate, Loss, Quality,... Object to be examined Tester 14 14

15 Transfer of Research into Application Analysis and Interpretation of global Situation in Agricultural Business world population growth Availability of agricultural land [m 2 ] per head Vision Desire Need Requirement Idea looks for Funding Heute 2025 DFG Basic Research Regional and Federal Subsidies (~50 %) Industry (~45%) No direct intent of transfer Long funding period No or little application involvement Obligation of transfer Short funding period Application involvement Good mix of basic and applied research Transfer to production is problem Request or offer of application Very short funding period Just applied research Transfer to production assured 15 15

systems Preparation for mounting force measure triangle Resistant main frame Central

16 Prototype introduction Adjustable over-load protection (hydro pneumatic) Central working depth adjustment three point hitch for seed drill Various follow-up roller systems Preparation for mounting force measure triangle Resistant main frame Central drive train with integrated bearing Rotor with changeable tools Various furrow tools 16 16

Lab testing - Tool Optimization Functional investigations in the

-arrangements Characterize effects of various operating Parameters

Interpretation of the working result Tool development Variation of

17 Lab testing - Tool Optimization Functional investigations in the soil bin Objectives Searching of optimal tool forms and -arrangements Characterize effects of various operating Parameters of the working result Means and Methods Picture and video analysis Interpretation of the working result Tool development Variation of operating parameters Investigation of different tool designs and arrangements 17 17

18 Field Tests Functional test in in different conditions (soil type, plant residues) Evaluation of different tool configurations Evaluation of systems for overload protection Measurement power consumption Benchmark with conventional cultivators 18 18

max 50 meter/hour performance wide trench and much material high demand on

19 Regional and Federal Subsidies Trencher - Requirement Digging with excavator High wear and expensive specialpurpose machine max 200 meter/hour performance max 50 meter/hour performance wide trench and much material high demand on space wear of the chain low stability of trench wall for soil without stones 19 19

20 Lab and Field Testing for the Principle 20 20

21 Application in the field Laying a water pipe DN 80 PE Simple grave drainage in spring 21 21

Diesel Electric Single-Wheel Drive combustion

40 kw P max = 200 kw liquid cooling suspension

suspension generator 90 kw at 2000 1/min liquid

700 V 4 wheel drives tire 540/60 R28 v max = 65

22 Diesel Electric Single-Wheel Drive combustion engine 95 kw at /min brake resistor P nenn = 40 kw P max = 200 kw liquid cooling suspension 4-wheel steering with hydropneumatic single wheel suspension generator 90 kw at /min liquid cooling DC Link V max. 700 V 4 wheel drives tire 540/60 R28 v max = 65 km/h M nenn = 8200 Nm M max = Nm P nenn = 33 kw P max = 44 kw liquid cooling 22 22

Rigitrac in Test Environment Objectives: handling of the system reproduce defined loads robust system controller (static and dynamic) efficiency of drive system 2 x 90 kw asynchronous motors at front

23 Rigitrac in Test Environment Objectives: handling of the system reproduce defined loads robust system controller (static and dynamic) efficiency of drive system 2 x 90 kw asynchronous motors at front axle for load simulation additional gearboxes are available for high torques Measurements: diesel motor: n, M optional: fuel consumption DC Link: current and voltage 2 wheel motors: n, M component temperatures 23 23

24 Transfer of Research into Application Analysis and Interpretation of global Situation in Agricultural Business world population growth Availability of agricultural land [m 2 ] per head Vision Desire Need Requirement Idea looks for Funding Heute 2025 Internal (~5%) DFG Basic Research Regional and Federal Subsidies (~50%) Industry (~45%) Concept study, experimental builds Very limited 0 5% of budget No direct intent of transfer Long funding period No or little application involvement Obligation of transfer Short funding period Application involvement Good mix of basic and applied research Transfer to production is problem Request or offer of application Very short funding period Just applied research Transfer to production assured 24 24

25 Concept Study Electric Drives Threshing Cylinder for Combines Project objective: reduction of mechanical elements, integration of motor into working element, increase of efficiency and higher controllability 25 25

26 Transfer of Research into Application Analysis and Interpretation of global Situation in Agricultural Business world population growth Availability of agricultural land [m 2 ] per head Vision Desire Need Requirement Idea looks for Funding Heute 2025 Internal (~5%) DFG Basic Research Regional and Federal Subsidies (~50%) Industry (~45%) Concept study, experimental builds Very limited 0 5% of budget No direct intent of transfer Long funding period No or little application involvement Obligation of transfer Short funding period Application involvement Good mix of basic and applied research Transfer to production is problem Request or offer of application Very short funding period Just applied research Transfer to production assured 26 26

27 Thank you for your attention! 27 27

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