Investigation of the online optimization of work results and draft force requirement of pulled, wedge-shaped tools

• Applicant: Professor Dr.-Ing. Thomas Herlitzius
• Subject Area: Plant Cultivation, Plant Nutrition, Agricultural Technology
• Term: from 2015 to 2022
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 269083577

In order to meet the requirements of a modern soil tillage in the future, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth investigation into the interaction of of tool and soil. In the previous project, the interaction of the design parameters tool width, rake angle and spread angle as well as the process parameter working depth and working speed of a pulled working tool on the resulting cutting resistances in the soil and the results of soil cutting and mixing were investigated. In the continuation project, the methodology is, to determine, based on the acquired knowledge of the preliminary project, in real-time the optimal tool parameters for desired work results with minimal working resistance and to adapt the tool accordingly.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants