Letters in High Energy Physics (Feb 2024)
The Effect of Adding Diesel Fuel Additives and Some Mechanical Indicators on The Energy Requirement of a Double Tines Subsoiler Plow
Abstract
The current study evaluated the effect of three factors: the fuel type factor and four levels (diesel fuel without improver, diesel fuel with the German Power Max improver, diesel fuel with the Dutch Bardahl improver, and fuel with the American Max-Tane improver). The plow penetration angle factor at two levels (45o and 55o) and the plowing depth factor at two levels (35 and 45) cm, on each draft force, the area of loose soil, and the efficiency of energy utilization. The field's topography was flat, and the soil had a texture (Clay loam). An experiment was conducted with three factors, using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and the split-split plot system. The averages were tested by Duncan's multiple range test at a probability level of 0.05. The following are the most important results reached: first, the effect of the improved fuel type by adding Bardahl achieved the best values, and there was a significant difference in draft force, loose soil area, and energy utilization efficiency, respectively, of 10.386 kN, 0.245 m2, and 23.527 m3. M.J-1. Moreover, the effect of the plow penetration angle of 45 degrees achieved a significant difference through the best values recorded in draft force with 10.956 kN, loose soil area with 0.245 m2, and energy utilization efficiency was 22.486 m3. MJ-1. Finally, the effect of the plowing depth of 35 cm achieved a significant difference in draft force (10.625) kN. A 45 cm plowing depth recorded the best values for the loose soil area, which was 0.272 m2, and the energy utilization efficiency was 22.722 m3. MJ-
