M.Tech / ICAR-NET · FMPE

Engines and Tractor Systems

FMPE-U4 Farm Machinery & Power Engineering

Syllabus topic plan

1. 01Engineering thermodynamics, power cycles and fuels
2. 02Various systems of IC engines: operation, adjustment and troubleshooting
3. 03Calculations of power, torque, speed; firing arrangement and intervals
4. 04Heat load and power transmission from piston to the flywheel
5. 05Tractor power transmission: clutch, gearbox, differential and final drives
6. 06Power outlets: P.T.O. and drawbar
7. 07Recent trends in tractor design; emissions and control of pollutants
8. 08Mechanical and power steering
9. 09Tractor chassis mechanics and hitching systems
10. 10Hydraulic controls for tractors; automatic position and draft control
11. 11Tractor performance tests
12. 12Operation and maintenance of tractors and power tillers

Part of the M.Tech / ICAR-NET curriculum (ICAR recommendations). Upload or find notes, previous-year papers and quick-revision reels for each topic on theciae.