Machines of the Farm
Theory and Practice
$237.78
- Paperback
392 pages
- Release Date
23 January 2026
Summary
Machines of the Farm: Theory and Practice
This comprehensive textbook provides a thorough understanding of farm machinery, its mechanics, and management. It dives deeply into practical concepts related to agricultural equipment, including calibration and adjustments essential for agricultural engineers. By blending theoretical insights and practical applications, the book covers topics such as mechanics, materials, selection, and performance evaluation. Each chapter includes worked …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780443329067 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0443329060 |
| Author: | Divaker Durairaj Chelladurai |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Imprint: | Academic Press Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 392 |
| Release Date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 580g |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 235mm |
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Divaker Durairaj Chelladurai
Dr. Divaker Durairaj Chelladurai is a retired Professor and Former Dean of Agricultural Engineering at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from TNAU.
Over the course of his academic career, he taught various courses, including Electrical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Agricultural Machine Design. Notably, he received the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for his 1995 Ph.D. dissertation and the TUCAS Gold Medal for M.E. in Farm Machinery.
His research interests include field machinery design, soil tool modeling, and applying electronics and computers in agriculture. Dr. Chelladurai has successfully managed sponsored research projects, designed ten farm machines, and received training in Japan and the USA.
As a life member of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers, he actively contributes to extending farm machinery to Tamil Nadu farmers and participates in national-level committees for ICAR.
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