Effect of Tine Shaped Furrow Opener on Dry Soil Using Discrete Element Modelling

Abstract

Tillage of the soil is the most important consideration when it comes to the implementation of agricultural practices. Increases in crop yield has been achieved through a variety of agricultural practices thanks to the discoveries of various agricultural experts. The planting process is the one that has the greatest impact on the crop's overall health. The hull can be more precisely prepared for the seed-planting trench with the assistance of furrows. A variety of furrow openers are currently undergoing the implantation process. Studying dynamic systems that are discontinuous in nature can be done with the help of discrete element modelling. The simulation of a tine-shaped furrow opener using the EDEM package software was carried out for three different speeds. When the speed of an object increases, so does the force it exerts on it. Additionally, the length of an object has an effect on the force it exerts. Additionally, taken into consideration were the profiles that were generated in the soil. To carry out statistical validation of the results analysis of variation (ANOVA) was done. The results provided a basis for calculating a confidence level of 95%. For the furrow openers, it was suggested that a speed of 0.495 meters per second, which is equivalent to 1.76 kilometers per hour, be used.