Introduction to Agricultural Engineering - A Problem-Solving Approach

Harry L. Field

ISBN 10: 0412069911 / ISBN 13: 9780412069918

Published by Springer, 1992

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pp. 356 2nd Edition.

Seller Inventory # 263887786

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Agricultural Engineering - A Problem-Solving Approach
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0412069911
• ISBN 13: 9780412069918
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Used

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Synopsis

This thoroughly revised and updated second edition introduces readers to the basic principles involved in agricultural engineering and the typical problems inherent in managing the two biggest resources in any agricultural enterprise - land and mechanical devices. Air conditioning and refrigeration, materials handling, and wind and water erosion are some of the new topics that are featured. Emphasis throughout the book is on problem-solving techniques. For each topic, the authors provide basic principles and technical information and then present readers with a unique problem-solving approach. The book includes practice problems, along with necessary tables, conversion values, and equations, to aid understanding of complex problems.

From the Back Cover

Introduction to Agricultural Engineering demonstrates key methods and techniques of problems solving, including the algebraic approach and the units cancellation method, The book includes practice problems--along with necessary tables, conversion values, and equations--to aid understanding of complex topics.