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Vibrations in engineering and technology

space SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS OF VINNITSA NATIONAL AGRARIAN UNIVERSITY

Issue №: 3(118)

Published: 2025.12.25
DOI: 10.37128/2306-8744-2025-3


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The journal deals with the problems of vibration technologies and machines, mathematical methods of vibration process studies, information on design and technological development, presents teaching and methodological aspects of teaching in the Higher School of Applied Sciences, where vibration machines and technologies are studied.

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JUSTIFICATION OF THE PARAMETERS OF A SKID COLTER

DOI: 10.37128/2306-8744-2025-3-12
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Petrenko Dmytro – Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University (Central Ukrainian National Technical University, 8, Prospekt Universytetskyy, Kropivnitsky, Ukraine, 25006, ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3151-8123, e-mail: petrenko.dimitriy@gmail.com).

Aulin Victor – Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Operation and Repair of Machines, Central Ukrainian National Technical University (Central Ukrainian National Technical University, 8, Prospekt Universytetskyy, Kropivnitsky, Ukraine, 25006, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2737-120X, e-mail: aulinvv@gmail.com)

Machok Yurii – Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University (Central Ukrainian National Technical University, 8, Prospekt Universytetskyy, Kropivnitsky, Ukraine, 25006, ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5328-7859, e-mail: machokuv@ukr.net).

Nesterenko Olexsander – Associate Professor, PhD in Technics (Candidate of Technics Sciences), Central Ukrainian National Technical University (Central Ukrainian National Technical University, 8, Prospekt Universytetskyy, Kropivnitsky, Ukraine, 25006, ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6297-8555, e-mail: nov_78@ukr.net).

 

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The article is devoted to solving an urgent scientific and practical problem in modern agricultural engineering – increasing the efficiency of sowing machine working elements by theoretically substantiating the optimal geometric parameters of a skid-type coulter point. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of existing coulter designs (disc, anchor, and skid-type), which revealed the main drawbacks of traditional models, particularly the instability of seed placement depth and the self-lifting effect when the operating speed increases above 7…9 km/h.

It has been scientifically proven that a logarithmic spiral is the most appropriate form for the frontal face of the coulter point to ensure process stability. This geometry allows for a constant cutting angle regardless of fluctuations in the operating depth, minimizing frontal resistance and preventing the crushing of plant residues or clogging. The study employed the mathematical apparatus of continuum mechanics, specifically the Mohr-Coulomb limit equilibrium model and Vesic's cavity expansion theory, to describe the interaction of the coulter tip with various soil types (sandy, loamy, and chernozem).

It was established that an optimal entry angle in the range of 25°…32° ensures a "pure shear" effect instead of energy-consuming soil compaction. It is theoretically substantiated that the proposed logarithmic profile facilitates self-cleaning of the working surface even on high-moisture soils, as the resulting shear forces significantly exceed adhesion and friction forces. Mathematical modeling confirmed that optimizing the point's shape reduces the draft resistance of the coulter by 10%...12% while ensuring uniform seedbed formation and compliance with the specified sowing depth. The results are of practical significance for designing new-generation energy-efficient sowing complexes capable of high-speed operation while meeting agrotechnical requirements.

 

Keywords: coulter point, skid colter, logarithmic spiral, mathematical analysis.

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ISSN (print): 2306-8744
DOI: 10.37128/2306-8744

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Founder of the journal: Vinnytsia National Agrarian University

The journal is devoted to highlighting current issues in engineering, mechanical engineering, and technological processes, including the study of dynamic and oscillatory phenomena in technical systems, the application of mathematical methods for process modeling and analysis, as well as the presentation of results of design-engineering and technological developments. Particular attention is given to the study of vibration processes and their application in modern technologies.

The purpose of the scientific journal “Vibrations in Engineering and Technologies” is to disseminate the results of fundamental and applied research in the field of engineering sciences aimed at developing theoretical foundations and practical approaches to the design, analysis, and improvement of machines, materials, and technological processes, including the use of vibration and oscillatory effects in various sectors of production.

The publication is focused on the formation of a modern scientific and informational environment for the effective exchange of research results, support of innovative development, and implementation of advanced technical solutions in industry, agro-industrial production, and related fields.

The journal promotes the development of interdisciplinary research, the integration of modern engineering approaches, and the enhancement of the efficiency of technological processes and technical systems, including through the rational use of vibration phenomena.

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To achieve its stated purpose, the journal addresses the following key objectives:

dissemination of results of fundamental and applied scientific research in the fields of mechanics, mechanical engineering, technological processes, machine dynamics, and equipment, as well as in areas related to the application of vibration phenomena in engineering and technologies;

promotion of research aimed at the creation and improvement of machines, mechanisms, and technological equipment based on oscillatory and vibration processes;

support for the implementation of modern technological solutions focused on improving productivity, energy efficiency, and reliability of technical systems;

обеспечение scientific exchange of research results among research institutions, higher education establishments, and industrial enterprises;

development of interdisciplinary cooperation among researchers in the fields of mechanics, materials science, material processing technologies, and automation of technological processes;

dissemination of modern scientific achievements and advanced technologies related to the application of vibration processes in production and technical systems.

Publisher Vinnytsia National Agrarian University

History of journal:

In June 1994 the 2nd International Scientific and Technical Conference "Application of vibrations for technological purposes" was organized on the basis of Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute. Leading experts in this field, noting the significant contribution to the school of Vibration Engineering under the leadership of P. S. Bernyk, proposed to create a professional all-Ukrainian scientific and technical journal "Vibration in engineering and technology..The journal was foundedat Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute and P.S. Bernyk was elected to be the chief editor .
For all these years (since 1994) theJournal "vibration in engineering and technology" published  119 issues wherestudy of vibration effects, the creation of progressive energy saving technologies and equipment for their implementation were highlighted.
Currently Ihor Kupchuk, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural Industry Faculty of Engineering and Technology Vinnytsia National Agrarian University is the chief editor of the "Vibrations in engineering  and Technology"

The journal "Vibration in Engineering and technology", which has no analogues on the territory of Ukraine, is well known abroad.