Title:
Use of a Flexible Bar in Stony Soil
Author(s):
Pari, L., Del Giudice, A., Pochi, D., Gallucci, F.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
As multipurpose crop, cardoon (Cynara cardunculus L.) provides a range of products (lignocellulosic biomass, seeds, pappi, roots) susceptible to be used for industrial conversion. Its morphological and physiological traits make the crop suitable to be grown in marginal environments where the cropping conditions are far from the average. In soils with high presence of stones the cutting height must be increased leading to a reduction of the harvestable biomass. A new flexible bar fixed to a harmonic steel structure was assayed in a test-track with woody obstacles of increasing height. A sensor system monitored the presence of obstacles and the electric signal transmitted to the control unit forced the hydraulic system to lift the whole head. The work presents the main results about the ability to detect and overcome the obstacles.
Keywords:
biomass, harvesting, Cynara Cardunculus, mechanization
Topic:
Biomass Resources
Subtopic:
Biomass Crops and Energy Grasses
Event:
25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.2.23
Pages:
286 - 288
ISBN:
978-88-89407-17-2
Paper DOI:
10.5071/25thEUBCE2017-1DV.2.23
Price:
FREE
