11th International Scientific Conference

Engineering for Rural Development

24.-25.05.2012 Jelgava, LATVIA

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Contents of Proceedings of 11th International Scientific Conference
ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
May 24 – 25, 2012

ISSN 1691-5976


Jan Barwicki1, Stanislaw Gach2, Semjons Ivanovs3

1Institute of Technology and Life Sciences in Falenty, Warsaw Branch, Poland; 2Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland; 3Latvia University of Agriculture

Proper utilization of soil structure for crops today and conservation for future generations


Carmen Bracacescu1, Ion Pirna1, Cristian Sorica1, Simion Popescu2, Octavian Stan2

1National Institute of Research-Development for Machines and Installations designed to Agriculture and Food Industry - INMA, Bucharest, Romania; 2Transylvania University of Braşov, Romania

Experimental researches on influence of functional parameters of gravity separator on quality indicators of separation process with application on cleaning of wheat seeds


Cristian Poenaru Ion, Gigel Paraschiv, Voicu Gheorghe, Georgiana Moiceanu, Stefan Biris Sorin, Valentin Vladut

Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romaina

Studies regarding the working process executed on ploughshare of planting machines


David Hoffmann, Adolf Rybka, Petr Hermanek, Ivo Honzik

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Design of mechanical pruner set used for low trellis


Sylvia Kusmierczak, Natasa Naprstkova, Jaroslava Svobodova

Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

Evaluation of sheet degradation with surface treatment


Jiri Masek, Milan Kroulik, Zdenek Kviz, Petr Novak

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Influence of different soil tillage technologies on crop residue management


Aigars Ozolins, Juris Priekulis, Armins Laurs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Research in rotary parlour operation


Juris Priekulis, Armins Laurs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Research in automatic milking system capacity


Egidijus Sarauskis1, Sidona Buragiene1, Kestutis Romaneckas1, Antanas Sakalauskas1, Algirdas Jasinskas1, Edvardas Vaiciukevicius1, Davut Karayel2

1Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania; 2Akdeniz University, Turkey

Working time, fuel consumption and economic analysis of different tillage and sowing systems in Lithuania


Cristian Sorica, Ion Pirna, Carmen Bracacescu, Eugen Marin, Elena Postelnicu

National Institute Of Research - Development For Machines and Installations Designed to Agriculture And Food Industry - INMA, Romania

Cinematic analysis of particle of impurity in conditioning process of grains into indented cylinder separators


Arvids Vilde, Adolfs Rucins

Latvia University of Agriculture

Development of agricultural mechanics


Arvids Vilde, Dainis Lapins, Gundega Dinaburga, Sandris Cesnieks, Oskars Valainis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Investigations in precise agriculture: results, problems, perspective development


Arvids Vilde

Latvia University of Agriculture

Profilograms of share-mouldboards surfaces of some typical plough bodies


Zdenek Ales, Martin Pexa, Jindrich Pavlu

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Tribotechnical diagnostics of agricultural machines


Aivars Aboltins, Andris Upitis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Experimental and theoretical investigation of agricultural material drying process


Lucie Ackermann Blazkova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Economic improvement in farm breeding of antelopes in the Czech University of Life Sciences farm in Lány


Vitezslav Doubek, Jaroslav Svasta

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Agricultural trade in example of milk from perspective of multi-criteria analysis


Maris Freimanis, Ansis Salins, Juris Priekulis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Economic evaluation of animal feed mix distribution technologies


Janis Fridrihsons, Ina Alsina, Aldis Lojans

Latvia University of Agriculture

Plant spectral lighting and sprinkling water activation device


Petr Hermanek, Adolf Rybka, Ivo Honzik, Lubomir Vent, Bohuslav Jost

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Separation of impurities from dry hops


Andrievs Ilsters, Imants Ziemelis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Elimination of outside air heat pump evaporators icing


Alexander Kandakov1, Bohumil Havrland1, Constantin Ojog2, Tatiana Ivanova1

1Czech University of Life Sciences Prague; 2National Agency for Rural Development ACSA, Moldova

Sunflower market assessment in the Republic of Moldova


Pavel Kic, Boleslav Kadlecek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Improvement of heat balance of family house


Dainis Lapins, Janis Kopmanis, Gundega Dinaburga, Andris Berzins, Aigars Plume, Indulis Melngalvis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Efficacy of soil deep loosening if growing winter oil seed rape and winter wheat in conditions of uneven relief


Miloslav Linda, Gunnar Kunzel, Monika Hromasova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Temperature measurement in technical applications


Aldis Lojans, Aivars Kakitis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Evaluation of environment factors influencing robots in greenhouses


Genadijs Moskvins1, Evelina Spakovica1, Artjoms Moskvins1, Anastasija Shakhtarina1, Vidvuds Beldavs2

1Latvia University of Agriculture; 2Kaija Consulting Ltd., Latvia

Development of nanotechnology in agriculture for small northern European country


Genadijs Moskvins, Evelina Spakovica, Artjoms Moskvins, Anastasija Sahtarina

Latvia University of Agriculture

Laplace model of transformation for optimization of measuring signal in non-uniform flow of liquid


Miroslav Muller, Kristyna Hyksova, Petr Valasek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Packing optimization with emphasis on sustainable progress in sphere of waste production


Petr Novak, Jiri Masek, Josef Hula

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Methods of crop stand establishment in terms of resistance to water erosion


Svetlana Pavlova

Northwest Institute of Printing, Department of APO, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Environmental problems of industrial pollution of environment


Agris Pentjuss, Ilona Odzina, Aleksandrs Gailums

Latvia University of Agriculture

Multi agent genome-scale metabolic reconstruction modeling software schema


Rasma Platace, Liena Poisa, Aleksandrs Adamovics

Latvia University of Agriculture

Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) productivity and quality depending on agro-meteorological conditions


Algirdas Raila, Egidijus Zvicevicius, Arvydas Bocys, Ausra Cipliene

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Intensification of crop production drying using solar radiation power


Aare Aan, Mati Heinloo

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Visualization of the kinematics of a material point


Milan Brozek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Wear resistance of multi-layer overlays


Maris Eiduks, Janis Viba, Marina Grishchenko, Igors Tipans

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Study of dynamics of elastomeric elements


Georgiana Moiceanu, Voicu Gheorghe, Gigel Paraschiv, Cristian Poenaru Ion, Edmond Maican

Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania

Physical characteristics of miscanthus plants and power demand at grinding process


Vadims Goremikins, Karlis Rocens, Dmitrijs Serdjuks

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Cable truss analyses for suspension bridge


Sergey Inshakov

Primorsky State Agricultural Academy, Russia

Increasing reliability of bearing units of agricultural machinery


Jakub Lev, Marie Wohlmuthova, Frantisek Kumhala

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Quality of material distribution imaging with segmental capacitive sensor using Landweber's iterative algorithm


Aivars Kakitis, Uldis Berzins, Roberts Berzins, Raitis Brencis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Cutting properties of hemp fibre


Aivars Kakitis, Imants Nulle, Dainis Ancans

Latvia University of Agriculture

Geometric and kinematic parameters of biomass cutter


Andris Kronbergs, Eriks Kronbergs, Ritvars Rozinskis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Size reduction of common reeds for biofuel production


Sylvia Kusmierczak, Tomas Briza

Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

Degradation of coatings in car repair


Alexander Janushevskis1, Janis Auzins1, Anatoly Melnikovs1, Armands Staltmanis2, Ivo Vaicis1, Janis Viba1

1Riga Technical University, Latvia; 2Latvenergo JSC, Latvia

Wood pole overhead line strength problems under extreme weather loads


Stefan Michna, Natasa Naprstkova

Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

Research of internal structure influence on the quality of the surface during loading in the corrosive environment for bearing steel


Natasa Naprstkova, Stanislav Dubsky

Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

Optimalization of setting parameters of laser cutting machine


Emils Pudans, Guntars Uzklingis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Investigation of conveyer chain resistance to wear


Algirdas Raila, Vaidas Bartusevicius, Henrikas Novosinskas

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Evaluation of straw pellet production process


Edgars Repsa, Eriks Kronbergs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Friction affect on common reed briquetting


Mareks Smits, Eriks Kronbergs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Density determination for biomass compositions


Petr Valasek, Miroslav Muller

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Impact strength of polymer particle composites with filler on the basis of corundum waste


Gunars Verdins, Daina Kanaska, Valdis Kleinbergs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Deformations of steel constructions in process of welding by MAG technology


Janis Bergs, Daina Kanaska

Latvia University of Agriculture

Motor vehicle seats and their defect classification


Dainis Berjoza, Ilmars Dukulis, Dzidra Ceple

Latvia University of Agriculture

Investigation of electric car acceleration characteristics performing on-road tests


Dainis Berjoza, Vilnis Pirs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Automobile technical solutions and selection of parameters for rebuilding into electromobile


Dainis Berjoza, Inara Jurgena, Kaspars Vartukapteinis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Research in electro and internal combustion engine motor vehicle energy costs


Aivars Birkavs, Gints Birzietis, Ilmars Dukulis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Evaluation of emissions operating diesel engine with rapeseed oil and fossil diesel fuel blends


Gints Birzietis, Janis Mistris, Aivars Birkavs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Electric vehicles from car manufacturers and comparison of their technical characteristics


Maris Gailis, Dainis Berjoza

Latvia University of Agriculture

On prediction of motor vehicle brake pad wearout


Ainars Galins, Uldis Putnieks

Latvia University of Agriculture

Electric vehicle charging characteristics


Yayan Satyakti1, Bohumil Havrland1, Victor Pobedischi2

1Czech University of Life Sciences Prague; 2State Agrarian University of Moldova

Impact of EU Biofuel Directives policies on developing economies


Arne Kuut, Risto Ilves, Juri Olt

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Cost of ethanol when used in diesel engine


Janis Laceklis-Bertmanis1, Vilnis Pirs1, Eriks Kronbergs1, Aivars Metla-Rozentals2, Maris Metla2

1Latvia University of Agriculture; 2KONEKESKO, Department of Agriculture Technique, Latvia

Hydropneumatic suspension for tractor implement


Janis Laceklis-Bertmanis, Liene Kancevica, Janis Mistris

Latvia University of Agriculture

Research of running distances of electric vehicles in urban and extra urban regimes


Janis Mistris, Gints Birzietis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Evaluation of availability of regional passenger transport service in Jelgava district


Vitalijs Osadcuks, Aldis Pecka, Raimunds Selegovskis, Liene Kancevica

Latvia University of Agriculture

Study of energetic balance of regenerative electric vehicle in a city driving cycle


Vilnis Pirs, Zanis Jesko

Latvia University of Agriculture

Investigation of dynamical and exploitation parameters of slow moving electric car on chassis dynamometer


Uldis Putnieks, Maris Gailis, Liene Kancevica

Latvia University of Agriculture

Analysis on electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latvia


Adolfs Rucins, Kristine Zihmane-Ritina, Gunars Bremers, Oskars Vilitis, Gints Birzietis, Arturs Baltins, Arnolds Skele, Juris Bergs

Latvia University of Agriculture

Exploration of technological equipment for bioethanol dehydration


Marti Tutt, Timo Kikas, Juri Olt

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Comparison of different pretreatment methods on degradation of rye straw


Vladimir Verner, David Herak, Satya Simanjuntak, Ludvik Andert

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Perspectives of increasing biodiesel production through introduction of Jatropha curcas L. into subsistence farming systems: experience from North Sumatra, Indonesia


Dainis Viesturs1, Nikolajs Kopiks1, Armands Binovskis2

1Latvia University of Agriculture; 2State Technical Control Agency, Latvia

Methodology for estimation of amount of polluting emissions created by fleet of tractors in connection with its modernization


Kaupo Toom1, Andres Annuk1, Alo Allik1, Jaanus Uiga1, Toivo Kabanen2

1Estonian University of Life Sciences; 2Tallinn University of Technology Tartu College, Estonia

Evaluation of wind parks output power forecast error and ways to decrease it


David Blazej1, Jiri Soucek2

1Czech University of Life Sciences Prague; 2Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Czech Republic

Comparison of solid biofuel types from linseed stems


Anita Gerina, Rihards Prieditis, Guntis Kulikovskis, Janis Viba, Igors Tipans

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Use of fuzzy control elements in robot system synthesis


Mihnea Glodeanu1, Tudor Alexandru1, Simion Popescu2

1University of Craiova, Romania; 2Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Design and implementation of comparator circuit model used at automatic adjusting systems which equip sprinkling machinery


Armands Grickus, Agris Treimanis

Research Center of Liepaja branch of Riga Technical University, Latvia

Research bench for electrical machines


Armands Grickus, Agris Treimanis

Research Center of Liepaja branch of Riga Technical University, Latvia

Approximate calculation algorithm for single phase bridge rectifier with capacitor filter


Toivo Kabanen1, Valeri Karpov2, Andres Annuk3

1Tallinn University of Technology Tartu College, Estonia; 2Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia; 3Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Theory and methods of maintenance of high efficiency uses of energy by industrial consumers


Michal Kavalek, Bohumil Havrland, Josef Pecen

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Analysis of usability of shells from processing of palm nuts to palm oil as solid fuel


Antanas Kavolynas, Kestutis Navickas, Egidijus Vaickelionis

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Possibilities to use photoelectric energy sources in microclimate system of telecommunication station


Pavel Kic, Lubomir Ruzek, Zdenek Ledvinka, Lukas Zita, Ivana Gardianova

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Pollution of indoor environment in poultry housing


Toms Komass, Andris Sniders, Aigars Laizans

Latvia University of Agriculture

Statistical analysis of municipal heat supply


Lubova Komlajeva, Aleksandrs Adamovics

Latvia University of Agriculture

Evaluation of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) quality parameters for bioenergy production


Alexandru Muntean1, Tatiana Ivanova2, Bohumil Havrland2, Victor Pobedinsky1

1State Agrarian University of Moldova; 2Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Comparative analysis of methods for fuel biobriquettes production


Vitalijs Osadcuks, Ainars Galins

Latvia University of Agriculture

Software in the loop simulation of autonomous hybrid power system of an agricultural facility


Liena Poisa, Aleksandrs Adamovics

Latvia University of Agriculture

Ash melting behaviour oxidizing atmosphere in energy crops


Ilze Priedite-Razgale1, Janis Rozenkrons2

1Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvia; 2Riga Technical University, Latvia

Development of algorithm and software “MVES-GS 2012” for selection of neutral grounding type in medium voltage networks


Nauris Paulins

Latvia University of Agriculture

Strengthening security of IP multimedia subsystem


Sergey Rakutko

North-West Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Electrification (SZNIIMESH) of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Optimization of power technological processes in artificial bioenergetic agricultural system


Guntis Ruskis, Aivars Aboltins, Janis Palabinskis

Latvia University of Agriculture

New investigations in solar air heating collectors


Filip Skerik

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Scaning and use of tactile information in agriculture by using tactile activator


Andris Sniders, Alexey Gedzur

Latvia University of Agriculture

Non-stationary heating of low-power induction motor under continued overload


Alfred Wong

Arbokem Inc., Canada

Comparative economics of using biomass and natural gas for co-generation of steam and power for prospective industrial enterprise in Belarus


Alfred Wong

Arbokem Inc., Canada

Cereal straw supply and its deployment for industry-use co-generation in northeastern Kharkov oblast


Antonio Comparetti1, Carlo Greco1, Kestutis Navickas2, Kestutis Venslauskas2

1University of Palermo, Italy; 2Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Evaluation of potential biogas production in Sicily


Vilis Dubrovskis, Vladimirs Kotelenecs, Arvids Celms, Eduards Zabarovskis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Biomass cofermentation for biogas producing


Vilis Dubrovskis, Imants Plume,Valters Kazulis, Arvids Celms, Vladimirs Kotelenecs, Eduards Zabarovskis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Biogas production potential from agricultural biomass and organic residues in Latvia


Petr Hajek, Petr Sarec, Ondrej Sarec

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Silage maize size fractions effects on biogas quantity substrate


Janis Jasko1,2, Eriks Skripsts1,2, Vilis Dubrovskis1

1Latvia University of Agriculture; 2Institute of Biomechanics and Physical Research, Latvia

Biogas production of winemaking waste in anaerobic fermentation process


Andres Menind, Liis Oper, Liina Nurk

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Preliminary investigation of physical, chemical and technological parameters of biogasification and briquetting of fractionated silage


Kestutis Navickas, Kestutis Venslauskas, Vidmantas Zuperka, Arvydas Nekrosius, Tadas Kulikauskas

Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania

Influence of different biomass treatment technologies on efficiency of biogas production


Indulis Straume

Latvia University of Agriculture

Investigation of biogas potential in Stopini district


Anita Aizsila

Latvia University of Agriculture

Results of research in teacher further education course quality at the Latvia University of Agriculture


Zane Beitere-Selegovska, Raimunds Selegovskis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Evaluation of study process in study program "Agricultural Energetics" at Faculty of Engineering


Ludmila Bejenaru1, Vladlen Babcinetchi2

1”Al.I.Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania; 2”Gh.Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania

“Rediscovery” of the golden section (ratio) in Byzantine art


Ludmila Bejenaru

“Al.I.Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania

Plurilingualism – priority in promoting equality of chances


Imants Bertaitis, Baiba Briede, Ludis Peks

Latvia University of Agriculture

Pedagogical competence model for work safety specialists


Alexander Gushchinsky, Maxim Galchenko

Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University, Russia

Personnel recruitment methodology for energy equipment services departments with emphasis on system reliability


Lulivera Krusteva

St.Kl.Ohridski University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Rural depopulation, alternative green energy sources and the media


Ilona Laizane

University of Latvia

Adolescent behavior problems and codependence in dysfunctional family context


Larisa Malinovska

Latvia University of Agriculture

Development of engineering student skills and competences through participation at international scientific conferences


Anete Mezote

Latvia University of Agriculture

Developing competences for cooperation with foreign partners at the Latvia University of Agriculture


Alexandra Novakova, Milan Brozek

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Study of students’ presence in lectures influence on their examination results


Vladimir Romanenko1, Galina Nikitina2

1St-Petersburg State University of Technology and Design, Russia; 2North-Western Branch of the Academy of Information Technologies in Education, Russia

Way of studying general laws of nature in universities


Vladimir Romanenko1, Galina Nikitina2

1St-Petersburg State University of Technology and Design, Russia; 2North-Western Branch of the Academy of Information Technologies in Education, Russia

Development of new knowlege: challenges and solutions of 21-st century


Sandra Sproge, Rudite Cevere

Latvia University of Agriculture

Assessment of study programme quality at higher education institution


Natalia Vronska

Latvia University of Agriculture

The dynamics of ICT integration skills development of the study course “IT in Education”


Martins Ozollapins, Aivars Kakitis

Latvia University of Agriculture

Thermoelectric generators as alternate energy source in heating systems