Versatile, energy-efficient design air transport systems of cotton picking machines
Abstract
The article is devoted to the development of a universal and energy-efficient design of the air transport system of semi-trailed cotton-picking machines.The principles of operation and the development trend of air transport systems of cotton picking machines were studied various modifications, including with spindle devices.As is known, the main unit in the air transport system is a centrifugal fan.The airflow generated by the fan allows the cotton to be transported, collected by the harvester, into the bunker of the machine.Calculations are given for the effective use of the area of the ellipsoidal side inlet for flow air flow through the fan.Based on our research on improving the air system of a semi-trailed cottonpicking machine justified recommendations for the development of its universal design.