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Analysis and construction of an electrically powered agricultural implement.

Company: CNH Industrial America LLC

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: EE
Optional: EGEE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

CNH has unveiled its first electric tractor, the T4 Electric Power. Already there an AEF standard(ISO Pre-DIS_23316) for electrically powered agricultural equipment, but few pieces of equipment exist. In order to develop experience with electrical equipment and identify opportunities for future products, we desire to gather baseline data and generate a proof of concept design for an electrically driven implement. A primary objective for this project is to analyze and explain the standards available for electric connection of auxiliary equipment. A secondary objective is to design the experimental apparatus and DOE to collect consistent and repetitive baseline data. This ideally includes a sensitivity study - different speeds, different tillage conditions, etc - in order to compare impact on energy usage. A tertiary objective is to complete the mechanical design of an electronic drive of the given implement including analysis for performance, efficiency, and customer perception. Deliverables for the project: The ultimate outcome is to get data to support or refute the business case behind electrifying implements. To this end, the project is concerned with the analysis and construction of an electrically powered implement.