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A project presentation
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Growth Regulator Feeding Machine
By:
1. Pujare Rahul Milind. M-19-0108
2. Naik Chinmay Suryakant. M-19-0199
3. Ghadi Vighnesh Ramakant. M-19-0103
4. Ghadi Saurabh Dileep. M-19-0105

Guide :
Prof. P.R.Kamble
Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department FAMT, Ratnagiri

Dept. of Mech. Engg., FAMT, Ratnagiri 230MAY

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Contents
• Introduction

• Problem Definition

• Literature Review

• Proposed model and methodology

• Working

• Benefits and Conclusion

• References
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Introduction:

 Mango is the leading fruit crop in India.

 India Produces 40.48% of the total world mango production.

 To maintain constant production most farmers use fertilizers.

 Most used growth regulator is paclobutrazol commonly known as

Growth Regulator.

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Problem Definition:

 Most of the farmer use Growth Regulator to boost production of

mangoes
 To use Growth Regulator, there is need of digging 15-20 holes
around mango tree.
 Digging holes is time consuming process.

 It also requires lot of manpower.

 Need of extensive labour and time makes this process one of the
most expensive process in mango farming.
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Traditional Method:

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Literature Review:

 Amle Kishore E.,Lohote Shiram T., Ghule Vaibhav M.,Bahirat Sagar

S. ,Jahind Polytechnic,India, Tractor Operated Auger, IJSRD – In
this paper Journal it describes about the design of auger which
includes the calculations like power, torque required, determination
of shaft diameter based on strength, resistance to twisting method,
transmission of torque approach.
 In this regard, the project’s main objective is to meet the needs of
small scale farmers, reduce operating time and manufacturing costs.
 Soil Digging Machine, IJTRE- this journal describes about the
problems faced by the farmers using agriculture tools. 5

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Research paper Title Findings Benefits Demerits

Research on rapid -Made of manganese -Light Weight -Absence of dispenser

development of earth Steels -Work efficiently on hard system for growth
auger -Powered by 63cc soil regulator
Gasoline engine -Easy digging -High temperature of
engine

A portable soil digging -Automatic digging -Low temperature -Heavy Weight

Machine machine using DC motor -Operating cost is low -High initial cost
-Focus on reducing -Absence of dispenser
plantation time system for growth
regulator

Review paper on earth -Battery powered Soil --Less working cost -Maintenance cost is high
Auger machine digging machine -Bit Rotates in both -Absence of dispenser
directions system for growth
regulator

Review paper on Design -Made up of stainless -Reduced chance of auger -Failed digging hole in
and development of steel related injuries hard soil
Earth Auger -Wheels are Provided -Transportable -Absence of dispenser
-52 cc petrol engine system for growth
regulator
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Proposed System :Growth Regulator Feeding Machine

 Aim: Main aim of this project is to create ‘Digging and Growth regulator
dispenser machine’ and ultimately reducing overall cost of manuring process

 Objectives:
 To make a portable machine with the use of Engine as a power source.
 To make a system to dispense right amount of fertilizer.
 To Developed machine which will require less labor and which can be
operate with semiskilled operator.
 Minimize the time and effort required by arranging simple mechanical
mechanisms
 To increase efficiency of manuring process.

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 Methodology:

 Considering various problem identification and study of current

system find alternative method of making dig in soil.
 Study of the Literature for the soil digging machine.

 Study of the Literature for automatic fertilizer dispenser.

 Considering the ergonomics and aesthetics factor in mind, Select the

shape and size of project.
 Our focus on to make this machine portable, we are trying to make it
less bulky and light in weight.
 We are trying to keep its operation as simple as possible.
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Conceptual Design:

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Implementation of Methodology:

Design Calculations:
Earth Auger Flight calculation

Requirement:
Outer Diameter=D=100 mm
Inner Diameter=d=25mm
Pitch=P=100 mm

Step 1:Find ‘

len
gth

Pitch

Diameter 10
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Implementation of Methodology:
Step 2:Find ‘ Step 3:Find ‘’ Step 4:Find ‘’

122 mm
Step 5:Find‘’ 47 mm

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Implementation of Methodology:
Motor Selection:

Data:

1.Auger Diameter = d =10 cm = 0.1 m

2.Shear Strength of Soil = σ = 300000 N/m2
3.Cross section area of auger = A= π/4 *d*d
4.Length of Auger = L = 80 cm =0.8 m
5.Depth of Hole = 30 cm = 0.2m
6. Coefficient of friction between soil and auger=C=0.8

• Force Required to move the auger through the soil:

F=A* σ
F=π/4 *0.1*0.1*300000
F=2356 N
• Torque Required to move the auger:
Torque = (π/30) x d^2 x F x L x S x C
Torque = (π/30) x (0.1m)^2 x 2356 N x 0.8m x 0.2m x 0.8 12
Torque = 2.2 Nm
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Implementation of Methodology:
Selected Components:
Components Pictures
1.Engine:
❑ Specifications
• Displacement: 63 cm3
• Net Power: 2 kW
•Torque: 3 N.m
• Starting System: Recoil

2. Frame: -
❑Support weight of engine.
 Give structural support to engine and
tyre.

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Implementation of Methodology:
Selected Components:
Components Pictures
3.Auger Bit:
 Auger bit is used to dig hole
 It is Archimedean screw used for
digging purpose

4.Fertilizer Control Valve

 This valve will control fertilizer
quantity as well as timing of feeding.
 Its control manually by the hand lever.
 Screw arrangement is provided on
valve to set quantity.

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Implementation of Methodology:
Selected Components:

Components Pictures
5.Wheel:
 Used to provide mobility
 10 inch diameter

6.Control Valve Lever:

 This lever will control fertilizer
quantity as well as timing of feeding.
 Screw arrangement is provided on
valve lever to set quantity.

7.Tank:
 20 litre PE Storage Tank.

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Bill of Materials:
Sr.No Part Name Qty Unit Cost Cost

1 Engine 1 Rs.8000 Rs.8000

2 Frame 1 Rs.4000 Rs.4000

3 Auger bit 1 Rs.2000 Rs.2000
4. Tyre 1 Rs.1500 Rs.1500
5 Control Valve 1 Rs.150 Rs.150

6 Tank 1 Rs.200 Rs.200

7 Control Valve Lever 1 Rs.100 Rs.100

8 Push Pull Cable 1 Rs.50 Rs.50

Total Number of Parts 8 Rs.16000

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Working System:

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Result and Benefits:

Comparison Table:

Parameters By manual work By machine work

1. Workers 5 2

2. Working hrs in a day 6 hrs 6 hrs

3. Fertilized plants per 6 30 60
hrs

4. Operational cost per 6 ₹500 considering ₹660 Considering 6 liter

hrs labor payment is fuel is used in 6 hrs. & one
₹500 per day. liter fuel price is
₹110+Rs.1000 Labor Cost
5. Operational cost for ₹21000/- ₹7000
200 plants

6. Time required 7 - 8 days 3-4 days

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Result and Benefits:

Cost Recovery Table(For 200 mango tress) :

Year(After By manual By Machine(Fuel Net Profit

Buying work(Labor cost +labor
Machine) +Equipment cost +maintenance cost)
First Year Rs. 22000 Rs.16000+7000+1000= Rs.-2000
Rs.24000
Second Year Rs.23000 Rs. 7400+1500=8900 Rs.14100

Third Year Rs.25000 Rs.8000+1500=9500 Rs.15500

Total Cost after Rs.70000 Rs.42400 Rs.27600

3 years

 Total profit per 200 trees after 3 years is Rs.27600

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Benefits:

 Increased Efficiency of manuring process.

 Improved plant growth.

 Cost Reduction.

 Consistent depth.
 Increased crop yields.

 Reduced Waste of growth regulator.

 Time saving.
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Future Scope:
 Automation and Integration: In the future, it is possible that
Growth Regulator Feeding Machine could be further automated
and integrated with other technologies.
 Multi-functional Machine: It is possible Growth Regulator
Feeding Machine could be designed to perform multiple functions.
 Smart Control Systems: The integration of smart control systems
could enable the machine to adjust the rate of fertilizer dispensing
based on real-time data.
 Increase in Precision and Accuracy: As technology continues to
improve, it is possible that Machine could become even more
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Conclusion:
 This machine will be used for multipurpose work as it will dig
the ground and feed the Growth Regulator.

 This will be complete integration of 2 different works.

 It will be affordable to farmers.

 It will have long life with consistent performance.

 From Overall conclusion, this machine creates a technological

enhancement in agriculture sector and it will be beneficiary for
our famers.
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References

 Dixon Jr, M. P. & Humphries, E. G. 1995 Evaluation of an

 Archimedean screw pickle pump/conveyor. Applied
 Engineering in Agriculture 11 (5), 631–635.
 Yan Taining, Ran Henqian, Duan Xinsheng. Universe exploration
and drilling technique. Exploration Engineering (Rock & Soil
Drilling and Tunneling), 2010, 37(1): 3-7.
 Asal, P. M. ; Tilekar, S. B. ; Todkar, A. D. ; Jagtap, S. A. Nek soil
measurement and automatic fertilizer dispense .International Journal
for Research in Applied Science and Engineering

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Thank You

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