Agricultural Machines Homologation

Module Description/Aims

This module will provide the learner with the principles of agricultural machine homologation and how to use these principles for the design of tests for homologation going forward.

Syllabus Content

Lecture (40 hours):

- EU legislation for the approval of agricultural machines:

Requirements of agricultural machine testing and homologation, agricultural machine testing organizations, hierarchy of testing, legal aspects that manufacturers must comply with in order to sell machines, Type Approval & Conformity of Production tests, Mother Regulations.

- Engine emissions:

Emission legislation and emission measurements for agricultural machines.

- Hitches and steering systems:

Legislation on steering system and hitches, Testing of the steering system.

- Braking systems:

Legislation on braking systems, homologation tests of the braking systems.

- Noise and vibration:

Review of vibration fundamentals, vibration control, fundamentals of acoustics, human response to sound, vehicle noise criteria, Standard noise measurement methods, Noise inside and outside the machine, Pass by noise testing method, Legislation of noise on agricultural machines.

 Whorkshop (30 hours):

- ROPS structures:

OECD codes no. 4,5,6 and 7, Laboratory activity on ROPS test.

- Agricultural tractor performance tests:

OECD code no. 2.

Reading List

Book title:

  • OECD tractor codes, OECD, OECD, 2019, 1st edition (ISBN 1111111111)

 

Teaching & Learning Strategies

This module involves both development of competence in both theory and practical skills; Practical work will be carried out in our specialized workshop; Lectures will be delivered using Prepared Handouts, White Board, Overheads, PowerPoint Presentations; Final examination will be given to assess learning. 

Assessments

  • Oral Examination;
  • Project - Group;


Students who do not possess a passing grade or the required attendance at the semesters end will be required to sit a computer based exam. In the event a student fails module due to not meeting 80% attendance at practical/workshop sessions outside of extenuating circumstances, then repeat attend is required at next available offering of the module.