C.
Discuss the procedure for determining the amount of power required for the
particular power source. Provide specific examples.
HUMAN POWER
Human power is the effort or energy generated by a human being. It can also
mean the strength of an individual. Muscles are the primary source of power, but the
body's heat is also put to use for things like food and warm people.
Procedure
According to Campbell et al. (1990), the power of useful work done by a human
being is given by;
Pg= 0.35-0.92 log t
Where; Pg= generated power, hp
T= time, min
Example. A person is asked to do water pumping for 5 hours. Compute the power that
the power can generate.
Solution:
Given. Pg= 0.35-0.92 log t
60𝑚𝑖𝑛
t= 5 hr Pg= 0.35-0.92 log (5hr × )
1ℎ𝑟
Pg=? Pg= 0.35-0.92 log (300)
Pg= 0.35- 0.227895
Pg= 0.122105 hp
On average, a person develops nearly 0.1 horsepower (hp).
ANIMAL POWER
The utilization of animals for draught purposes and their power is largely dependent
on animal characteristics (breed, species, sex, age, training, and temperament). Also, it
depends on their taming, training, and harnessing.
Procedure
Example. Compute the draft power developed by a 700-kg carabao in pulling a 70-kg
load on a plow and traveling at a speed of 0.8 m/sec
Solution:
Given. P= L×S×G
𝑚
Load(L)= 70 kg P=70 kg× 0.8 × 9.806 𝑚/𝑠 2
𝑠𝑒𝑐
𝑘𝑔.𝑚 𝑚
Speed(S)= 0.8 m/sec P= 549.136 ×
𝑠2 𝑠
P= 549.136 N.m/s
549.136 W
P= 𝑊
745.7
ℎ𝑝
P= 0.736403 hp
DISCUSSION
The use of farm power is crucial in the production of food. Timely agricultural
operations are performed to maximize the land's productivity. Various machinery used in
farming relies on electrical power to function, including those used in harvesting, plant
protection, etc.
The massive technological advancements made a level of agricultural output
possible. However, the use of steam and gasoline-powered machinery did not
immediately replace the use of human and animal power, which had been crucial to
farming for centuries. To a lesser extent than before, these new machines helped to
replace the labor of humans and animals in agricultural tasks. Animals continued to play
an important role in agricultural labor in most countries well into the 20th century, despite
the rise of the industrial revolution and the advent of the internal combustion engine and
the gasoline-powered tractor.
Human Power Application in Agriculture
Human power is an essential resource for agriculture that cannot be initiated. Small
operations, such as implementing tools, cutting chaff, lifting water, winnowing, etc., are
typically performed with human power, and the tools and equipment are inexpensive. The
greatest benefit of human labor is that it is readily available for all types of tasks, such as
harvesting, post contracts, etc. Ownership and operating costs are also low, and the
technical input required for operation is minimal; however, different skill levels may be
required to operate each tool. When timeliness is of the utmost importance, inherent
repetitiveness and limited capacities are significant disadvantages.
Animal Power Application in Agriculture
Animals play an important role in farm agriculture areas. Land preparation, crop
threshing transport, etc., are done with animal help only. Even this can be said to be one
of the oldest methods used in farming because animals were used for forming and
transportation work when there were no vehicles. Buffalo, ox, and horses play a
significant role. In ancient times bullocks were used to generate power in farming. Animal
power is also easily available and can be used in multiple works like meat, milk, dairy,
and other products. Still, at the same time, even animals require full maintenance so that
they can work more efficiently, so sometimes it is very costly also, and at the same time,
it is a very slow process too.
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