Optimum Design of a Chisel Plow for Grain Production in the Republic of Buryatia, Russian Federation

A severe climate conditions, specifics of the landscape, and soil diversity are some of the causes of unsustainable grain production in the Republic of Buryatia. The importance of developing technological solutions with regard to energy saving and soil protection criteria are now crucial. The finite element method, used in design of various agricultural machinery for tillage and soil-resistance simulation experiments, was used for analysis and design of a new universal chisel plow for subsoil tillage. The optimal parameters of the designed chisel plow model were obtained using related software that allows rational use of energy and material resources for agriculture use. The chisel plow design was optimized by decreasing its mass and increasing its service life.