Engeneering for Rural Development 2014 - Proceedings

13^th International Scientific Conference

Engineering for Rural Development

29-30.05.2014 Jelgava, LATVIA

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Contents of Proceedings of 13^th International Scientific Conference ENGINEERING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT May 29-30, 2014 ISSN 1691-5976 Nikolajs Kopiks, Dainis Viesturs Latvia University of Agriculture Tractor fleet development dynamics on farms of Latvia Lukas Benes, Petr Novak, Jiri Masek, Stanislav Petrasek Czech University of Life Sciences Prague John Deere combine harvesters fuel consumption and operation costs Semjons Ivanovs ¹, Aleksandrs Adamovics¹, Adolfs Rucins¹, Volodimir Bulgakov² ¹Latvia University of Agriculture; ²National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine Investigations into losses of biological mass and quality during harvest of industrial hemp Volodimir Bulgakov¹, Semjons Ivanovs ², Valeriy Adamchuk³, Andrey Boris³ ¹National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine; ²Latvia University of Agriculture; ³National Research Centre of National Academy of Agrarian Science of Ukraine “Institute of Mechanization and Electrification of Agriculture” Experimental laboratory investigations of operating element for sugar beet top removal Egidijus Sarauskis¹, Sidona Buragiene¹, Kestutis Romaneckas¹, Laura Masilionyte², Zita Kriauciuniene¹, Antanas Sakalauskas¹, Algirdas Jasinskas¹, Davut Karayel³ ¹Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania; ²Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry; ³Akdeniz University, Turkey Deep, shallow and no-tillage effects on soil compaction parameters Oskars Valainis, Adolfs Rucins, Arvids Vilde Latvia University of Agriculture Technological operational assessment of one pass combined agricultural machinery for seedbed preparation and seeding Armands Celms, Aivars Ratkevics, Vivita Baumane Latvia University of Agriculture Global navigation satellite system as technical solution element of farmland processing in Latvia Dainius Steponavicius, Anicetas Straksas, Alvydas Baliunas, Rolandas Domeika, Tadas Bartkus Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania Investigation of vane-type rethresher of combine harvester Petr Hrabe, Miroslav Muller Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Application of spot welding under conditions of southeast Asia Kristaps Sondors, Aivars Birkavs, Ilmars Dukulis, Vilnis Pirs, Zanis Jesko Latvia University of Agriculture Investigation in tractor Claas Ares 557ATX operating parameters using hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel Petr Novak, Jan Chyba, Milan Kroulik, Jiri Masek Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Dosage uniformity of rainfall simulator depending on nozzle type and pressure Janis Laceklis-Bertmanis¹, Vilnis Pirs¹, Eriks Kronbergs¹, Aivars Metla-Rozentals² ¹Latvia University of Agriculture; ²KONEKESKO, Department of Agriculture Technique, Latvia Evaluation of hydraulic hitch-system improvement Marek Gaworski¹, Juris Priekulis² ¹Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland; ²Latvia University of Agriculture, Latvia Analysis of milking system development on example of two Baltic countries Maris Mangalis, Dzintars Jaundzeikars, Juris Priekulis Latvia University of Agriculture Cow traffic dynamics using mechanical movers Solvita Petrovska, Daina Jonkus Latvia University of Agriculture Milking technology influence on dairy cow milk productivity and quality Edgars Andersons, Armins Laurs, Juris Priekulis Latvia University of Agriculture Studies on liner vacuum in high and low level milking systems Vladislav Gordeev, Viacheslav Mironov North-West Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Electrification (SZNIIMESH) of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Russia Use of ventilation emissions from animal barn for improvement of plant growth Vaclovas Kurkauskas, Algirdas Janulevicius, Gediminas Pupinis Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania Performance of 4 WD tractor on graveled road Ausra Arlauskiene, Aleksandras Velykis, Alvyra Slepetiene Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry Optimization of technological measures to promote cereal straw decomposition in the post harvest period Antanas Satkus, Aleksandras Velykis Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry Post harvest cover crop technologies under reduced tillage conditions Atilgan Atilgan, Hasan Oz, H. Ibrahim Yilmaz, Hale Uzer Suleyman Demirel University, Turkey Determination of current status in the resulting of waste materials from production of greenhouse and its environmental interaction Edmunds Visockis¹, Gotfrids Noviks¹, Raimunds Selegovskis² ¹Rezekne Higher Education Institution, Latvia; ²Latvia University of Agriculture High capacity heating system by using flue gas cooling device Tatiana Ivanova, Michel Kolarikova, Bohumil Havrland, Lubos Passian Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Mehanical durability of briquettes made of energy crops and wood residues Pavel Kic¹, Aivars Aboltins² ¹Czech University of Life Sciences Prague; ²Latvia University of Agriculture Drying process of two special plants Aivars Aboltins¹, Pavel Kic² ¹Latvia University of Agriculture; ²Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Comparison of two methods of poultry manure drying Martins Ozollapins, Aivars Kakitis, Imants Nulle Latvia University of Agriculture Stalk biomass drying rate evaluation at various layers and drying parameters Carmen Bracacescu¹, Dumitru Milea¹, Anisoara Paun¹, Dragos Manea¹, Iuliana Gageanu¹, Simion Popescu² ¹INMA Bucharest, Romania; ²Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania Researches regarding optimization of continuous flow dosage of agricultural products for assuring food quality and security Marina Griscenko, Guntis Kulikovskis Riga Technical University, Latvia Vibration monitoring of power generation systems, using built-in Matlab functions for data analysis Milan Brozek Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Technical-economical evaluation of beech plywood bonding Radek Pavelka, Milan Brozek Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Truck cabin corrosion resistance observation in artificial atmosphere Radek Pavelka, Milan Brozek Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Progressive method of observation and assessment during corrosion tests with artificial atmosphere Alexandra Novakova, Milan Brozek Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Selected plastics wear resistance Vladzimir Perednia, Vladimir Khrutsky, Andrej Tarasevich, Аleksandr А. Kuvshinov The State Unitary Enterprise “Scientific and Practical Centre of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Agriculture Mechanization” Innovative technologies and equipment for efficient use of fodder grain Roberts Berzins, Aivars Kakitis, Uldis Berzins, Janis Cukurs Latvia University of Agriculture Evaluation of hemp straw and fibre strength Laura Laiveniece, Andris Morozovs Latvia University of Agriculture Penetration depth of adhesive depending on wood anatomical structure Dainis Viesturs¹, Ligita Melece² ¹Latvia University of Agriculture; ²Latvian State Institute of Agrarian Economics Advantages and disadvantages of biofuels: observations in Latvia Jiri Masek, Milan Kroulik, Jan Chyba, Petr Novak, Frantisek Kumhala Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Traffic intensity in fields and technical possibilities for reduction of machinery passes Gundars Zalcmanis, Aivis Grislis, Juris Kreicbergs Riga Technical University, Latvia Infringements of requirements of social legislation for drivers of commercial vehicles involved in road traffic accidents Jekaterina Smirnova, Nikolajs Bumanis, Gatis Vitols Latvia University of Agriculture Case study of vehicle parking mobile payment application: data storage and synchronization solution Abdessemed Ahmed Chaouki, Janis Viba Riga Technical University, Latvia Investigation of flight of micro aerial vehicle with flapping wings Vilnis Pirs, Maris Gailis Latvia University of Agriculture Regulated emissions from spark ignition engine adapted for use of E85 fuel Jevgenijs Semjonovs, Guntis Springis, Armands Leitans Riga Technical University, Latvia Increasing of engine oil change interval by using additional oil filter in diesel engines Algirdas Jasinskas¹, Egidijus Sarauskis¹, Antanas Sakalauskas¹, Edvardas Vaiciukevicius¹, Gintaras Siaudinis², Sigitas Cekanauskas¹ ¹Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania; ²Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry Assessment of unconventional tall grasses cultivation and preparation for solid biofuel Ilmars Blumbergs Riga Aeronautical Institute, Latvia New modified beta type stirling engine comparison with classical stirling engine layout Aleksejs Gedzurs, Andris Sniders Latvia University of Agriculture Induction motor stator winding thermal process research and modelling under locked rotor mode Aleksis Liekna, Janis Grundspenkis Riga Technical University, Latvia Towards practical application of swarm robotics: overview of swarm tasks Raitis Rudbahs, Ruslans Smigins Latvia University of Agriculture Experimental research on biodiesel compatibility with fuel system elastomers Juris Kreicbergs, Aivis Grislis, Gundars Zalcmanis, Janis Rudzitis Riga Technical University, Latvia Effect of modified diesel fuel on engine fuel efficiency Arne Kuut, Risto Ilves, Andrey Vlasov, Kaarel Soots, Juri Olt Estonian University of Life Sciences Impact of bioethanol fuel on output parameters of two-stroke reciprocating engine Vytautas Kucinskas, Algirdas Jasinskas, Egle Jotautiene, Antanas Pocius Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania Environmental assessment of sawdust blends with glycerol burning Viktorija Zagorska, Liene Kancevica, Henriks Putans, Imants Ziemelis Latvia University of Agriculture Efficiency of fixed and tracking photovoltaic panel Andrievs Ilsters, Imants Ziemelis, Henriks Putans Latvia University of Agriculture The use of warm outflow ventilation air for increase an open air heat pump efficiency Dainis Berjoza, Edgars Misjuro Latvia University of Agriculture Use of solar energy in small capacity electric vehicles Dainis Berjoza, Inara Jurgena Latvia University of Agriculture Research in charging parameters of batteries for two-wheel electric vehicles Jakub Lev, Frantisek Kumhala Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Influence of conveyor pockets on material throughput measurement by capacitive sensor Ilze Priedite Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvia Economical assessment of a small scale wind turbine for power generation in Latvia Toms Komass, Andris Sniders Latvia University of Agriculture Design and verification of vertical axis wind turbine simulation model Vladimirs Gonca¹, Svetlana Polukoshko² ¹Riga Technical University, Latvia; ²Ventspils University College, Latvia Research of buckling stability of flat-type multilayer rubber-metal package Daina Kanaska, Gunars Verdins, Roberts Vanags Latvia University of Agriculture Modeling of performance of packing equipment units Gunars Bremers, Adolfs Rucins, Kristine Zihmane-Ritina, Gints Birzietis, Arturs Baltins, Arnolds Skele Latvia University of Agriculture Energetic assessment of bioethanol congruent dehydration process Janis Viba, Daumants Vitols, Marina Grischenko, Maris Eiduks, Guntis Kulikovskis Riga Technical University, Latvia Investigation of underwater robotic system for object motion propulsion and energy generation Agris Nikitenko, Aleksis Liekna, Ilze Andersone, Martins Ekmanis, Evalds Urtans Riga Technical University, Latvia Mobile robot path planning for indoor use Andrejs Kostromins, Vitalijs Osadcuks Latvia University of Agriculture Infrared active beacon application evaluation for mobile robot localization in agriculture Eugene V. Ternov The State Unitary Enterprise “Scientific and Practical Centre of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Agriculture Mechanization” Some metrics of electronic weight control used in cattle cubs feeder Kaspars Kroics¹,², Viesturs Brazis² ¹Institute of Physical Energetics, Latvia; ²Riga Technical University, Latvia Digitally controlled synchronous buck-boost converter for ultracapacitor based energy storage application Aivars Aboltins, Janis Palabinskis Latvia Univeristy of Agriculture Effect of water radiator on air heating solar collector efficiency Petr Valasek, Miroslav Muller Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Recycling of waste rubber powder and micro-particles as filler of thermosets – abrasive wear Antanas Pocius, Egle Jotautiene, Juozas Pekarskas, Ramunas Mieldazys, Algirdas Jasinskas Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania Research of particle geometrical parameters and aerodynamic features of granular organic compost fertilizers Antanas Pocius, Egle Jotautiene, Ramunas Mieldazys, Algirdas Jasinskas, Vytautas Kucinskas Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania Investigation of granulation process parameters influence on granulated fertilizer compost properties Aleksandr Mitin, Aleksandr Pushnov, Natalya Nikolaykina Moscow State University of Mechanical Engineering (MAMI) Environmental and Chemical Engineering Institute, Russia Aerodynamic resistance of biofilter with packing from pine cones Krystyna Kurowska, Hubert Kryszk, Stanislaw Bielski University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland Determinants of biomass production for energy purposes in north-eastern Poland Aivars Kakitis, Dainis Ancans, Imants Nulle Latvia University of Agriculture Evaluation of combustion properties of biomass mixtures Josef Pecen, Petra Zabloudilova, Michal Kavalek, Iva Cerna Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Water sorption by briquettes from biomass Edgars Repsa, Eriks Kronbergs, Emils Pudans Latvia University of Agriculture Durability of compacted energy crop biomass Rasma Platace, Aleksandrs Adamovics Latvia University of Agriculture Indicators characterising calorific value of reed canary grass and last year’s grass Rasma Platace, Aleksandrs Adamovics Latvia University of Agriculture Content of ligning and ash in grass biomass depending on fertiliser type and rate Vilnis Dubrovskis, Kaspars Putnins Latvia University of Agriculture Biochemical methane potential of fast growing energy forest Vilnis Dubrovskis, Vladimirs Kotelenecs Latvia University of Agriculture The biogas yield from aerobic hydrolysis using biogas plants digestate Irina Pilvere, Aleksejs Nipers, Ilze Upite Latvia University of Agriculture Agricultural land-use potential and investment required in Latvia Pavel Kic Czech University of Life Sciences Prague The course transport, handling and manipulation machinery in engineering education Linas Stabingis Aleksandras Stulginskis University, Lithuania Avoiding plagiarism in students’ written works: experience of LLU Uldis Putnieks, Dainis Berjoza, Inara Jurgena Latvia University of Agriculture Electric vehicle technology implementation in studies Tatjana Novohatska, Bruno Grasmanis, Ilmars Vjaters Riga Technical University, Latvia Theoretical mechanics for students of engineering profile Irena Katane, Sandra Iriste Latvia University of Agriculture Hospitality students' professional practice in the aspect of ecological approach Anna Vintere, Anda Zeidmane Latvia University of Agriculture Research in mathematical competence in engineers' professional activities Anda Zeidmane, Svetlana Atslega Latvia University of Agriculture Importance of theoretical knowledge in mathematics studies in engineering programs Inita Soika Latvia University of Agriculture Development of students’ career management competency in vocational secondary schools Dace Brizga, Vija Ozolina, Ludis Peks Latvia University of Agriculture Development of specialists' attitude to occupational health and safety Inese Jurgena, Janis Gedrovics, Dagnija Cedere Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, Latvia Students’ views on the professional career opportunities Irena Katane Latvia University of Agriculture Evaluation of support and promotion system model for development of staff competitiveness in modern enterprise as learning organization Vivita Baumane, Armands Celms, Aivars Ratkevics Latvia University of Agriculture Assessment for determination possibilities of land use economic efficiency Sandija Zeverte-Rivza, Irina Pilvere, Peteris Rivza Latvia University of Agriculture Integration of risks and political changes in dynamic modelling of biogas production Dace Platonova, Vivita Baumane Latvia University of Agriculture Engineering and economic calculations for assessing land consolidation Haiyan Sulaiman, Tomas Doucha, Alexander Kandakov Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Characteristics of citrus fruit price developments on the Latakia markets, THE Syrian Arab Republic, as preconditions for a functional Marketing Information System Eva Mrlikova Tydlitatova, Bohumil Havrland, Tatiana Ivanova Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Social awareness on waste production in rural areas Janis Petersons, Aleksandrs Saveljevs, Kaspars Sevcuks Latvia University of Agriculture Quality control improvement of harvesters in comercial thinning Jakub Svatos, Milan Kriz Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Education methods of analogue to digital converters testing at FE CULS Sergey Rakutko North-West Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Electrification (SZNIIMESH) of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Russia Some experience in energy saving training within agricultural engineering education