SOLAR POWERED SEED SPRAYER

A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the award of the certificate of

Diploma
in

Mechanical Engineering
By

SIDDHARTH KUMAR (A2) (183200206)

ABHAY VERMA (A2) (183200002)

ANKIT KUMAR SAEASWAT (A2) (183200028)

TEJVEER SINGH (A2) (183200221)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

University Polytechnic
May, 2021
 University Polytechnic
Department of Mechanical Engineering
17 km. Stone NH-2, Mathura-Delhi Road, P.O. - Chaumuha,
Mathura - 281406,
U.P (India)

DECLARATION
We hereby declare that the work which is presented in Diploma Six semester.
“SOLAR POWERED SEED SPRAYER” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of the Diploma in mechanical engineering and submitted to the
department of mechanical engineering of GLA University Polytechnic, Mathura is
an authentic record of our own work carried under the supervision of Mr.
YOGENDRA KUMAR (Lecturer ).

Name of the candidates: Signature of the candidates:

SIDDHARTH KUMAR (A2) (183200206)

ABHAY VERMA (A2) (183200002)

ANKIT KUMAR SAEASWAT (A2) (183200028)

TEJVEER SINGH (A2) (183200221)

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the above statements made by the candidates are correct to
the best of our knowledge and belief. We wish them a proud, happy and bright
future with all the great silvery success in their career.

Signature of Project Guide Signature of Project Co-Guide

Mr. YOGENDRA KUMAR Mr. RAMDAS
(Lecturer) (Lab Assistant)

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It gives us a great sense of pleasure to present the progress report work,
undertaken during Diploma Six Semester. We owe special debt of gratitude to Mr.
YOGENDRA KUMAR and Mr. RAMDAS, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
GLA University Polytechnic, Mathura for their constant support and guidance
throughout the course of our work. His sincerity, thoroughness and perseverance
have been a constant source of inspiration for us. It is only their cognizant efforts
that our endeavors have seen light of the day.

We also take the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of Prof.(Dr.)

Diwakar Bhardwaj and Dr. Vikas Sharma, Principals University Polytechnic, GLA
University, Mathura for his full support.

We also do not like to miss the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of

Mr. Akashdeep, Mr. Bhagat Singh, Mr. Pawan Kumar Agrawal, Mr. Mahendra
Kumar Sahani and all faculty members of the department for their kind assistance
and co-operation during the development of our report. Last but not the least,
We acknowledge my friends for their contribution in the completion of the
project.

Sign:

Name of Students (Univ. Roll No.)

SIDDHARTH KUMAR (A2) (183200206)

ABHAY VERMA (A2) (183200002)

ANKIT KUMAR SAEASWAT (A2) (183200028)

TEJVEER SINGH (A2) (183200221)

DATE : - 02 MAY 2021

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 CONTENTS
Cover Page

Certificate i

Acknowledgement ii

Table of contents iii

Introduction iv

Literature view v

Working viii

Result and Conclusion xii

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION : -

Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian economy and it will continue to remain so for a

long time. The government of India appointed a commission to assess the feasibility of

increasing the crop productivity under prevailing Indian ecological conditions. In order to

develop the standard of living of small farmers we should make the machines with low cost.

Then only small farmers can implement the recent modern machines for farming purposes. The

basic objective of sowing operation is to put the seed and fertilizer in rows at desired depth and

spacing, cover the seeds with soil and provide proper compaction over the seed. The

recommended row to row spacing, seed rate, seed to seed spacing and depth of seed placement

vary from crop to crop and for different agricultural and climatic conditions to achieve optimum

yields and an efficient sowing machine should attempt to fulfill these requirements. In addition,

saving in cost of operation time, labor and energy are other advantages to be derived from use of

improved machinery for such operations. A traditional method of seed sowing has many

disadvantages. Our proposed “Solar seed sprayer machine” is used to sowing seed easily. In this

project an attempt has been made to provide the low cost sowing machine and also it reduces the

human effort.

OBJECTIVE -

 To reduce human effort in the agricultural field with the use of small machine.

 To perform all 4 operations at single time, hence increases production and saves time.

 To complete large amount of work in less time.

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 The usage of solar can be utilized for Battery charging.

 As the Machine works in the field, the rays of the sun can be used for solar power

generation

SOLAR POWER -

Every day, the sun radiates an enormous amount of energy called solar energy. It radiates more

energy in one day than the world uses in one year. This energy comes from within the sun itself.

Like most stars, the sun is a big gas ball made up mostly of hydrogen and helium gas. The sun

makes energy in its inner core in a process called nuclear fusion. It takes the sun’s energy just a

little over eight minutes to travel the 93 million miles to Earth. Solar energy travels at the speed

of light, or 186,000 miles per second, or 3.0 x 10^8 meters per second. Only a small part of the

visible radiant energy (light) that the sun emits into space ever reaches the Earth, but that is more

than enough to supply all our energy needs. Every hour enough solar energy reaches the Earth to

supply our nation’s energy needs for a year solar energy is considered a renewable energy source

due to this fact. Today, people use solar energy to heat buildings and water and to generate

electricity. Solar energy accounts for a very small percentage of U.S. energy less than one

percent. Solar energy is mostly used by residences and to generate electricity.

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LITERATURE REVIEW

A systems view of agricultural robotics This research paper presents design and

development of Agricultural robotics. In this they present objective of seed planter machine

design, factors affecting seed emergence, some mechanisms. The basic objective of sowing

operation is to put the seed and fertilizer in rows at desired depth and seed to seed spacing, cover

the seeds with soil and provide proper compaction over the seed. The recommended seed to seed

spacing and depth of seed placement vary from crop to crop and for different agro-climate

conditions to achieve optimum yields. From this we know that mechanical factors effects on seed

germination like uniformity of depth of placement of seed, uniformity of distribution of seed

along rows. In this power transmission mechanism, seed meter mechanisms, weeder mechanism

etc. The working as machine is pushed; power wheel is rotating which transmit power to weeder

through chain and sprocket mechanism. Now cam is mounted on sprocket shaft which push

weeder towards downward direction. Once weeder is penetrate in soil and during backward

stroke flapper is opened so seed get separated from weeder and inserted in weed. From this we

get idea that if we use the belt having small holes with defined thickness then it is beneficial for

our project. As our multipurpose vehicle is only for using of chain drives is useful. In this paper

authors draws our attention towards the performance factor of a power tiller. Among those

demand for light weight power tiller was sought out most. Fuel efficiency and field capacity such

parameters are also discussed. We take those points in consideration while designing a

sustainable multifunctional agricultural vehicle.

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This research paper presents design modification in multipurpose sowing machine. In this

they present that for sowing purpose we import the machinery which are bulk in size having

more cost. To prevent this they design multipurpose sowing machine which consists of hopper,

seed metering mechanism, ground wheel, power transmission system, seed distributor, and tiller.

In this they design model on PRO-E software. Actually the working is very simple as the tiller

rotates it directly transmit motion into ground wheel which directly connected through main

shaft. A main shaft has a disc with scoops inside the hopper. When the ground wheel rotates the

main shaft also rotates with the help of power transmission system. The scoops collect the seed

from hopper and leave it inside the seed distributor. The tiller is having very good contact with

ground. In this papers authors have used certain multipurpose machine with help of this paper we

were able to derive our attention to broader way also how attachments can be used for making a

model more useful in efficient and sustainable way.

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WORKING –
The working of this solar powered multipurpose machine is based on the principles of motion
transmission due to motor, chain and sprocket arrangement. The operator first stand behind the
trolley. He will be handle and control the trolley forward by the uses of toggle switch. As trolley
move forward, the wheel rotates in counter clockwise direction. As sprocket is mounted on shaft
of wheel, it also rotates in counter clockwise direction. This motion is transferred to freewheel
via transmission chain drive arrangement. The free wheel, thus, also starts rotating in counter
clockwise direction. As freewheel and sprocket are mounted on same shaft, it also start rotating
in anticlockwise direction. This will rotate sprocket in clockwise direction as it is externally
meshed with it. Due to this, the disc start rotating which give motion to link as it is fixed on the
disc. The seed sowing arrangement is attached to disc via link. The seed sowing arrangement got
motion due to this which stimulates seeds to come outside via vehicle movement. This
continuously progress to sowing the seeds throughout from the hopper. The weeder is to be
placed the middle and bottom of the frame. This weeder is used to weed the farm land. This
weeder is combined with the seed sowing arrangement. This arrangement can be used to sowing
the seeds depends on the vehicle movement.
Advantages of Multipurpose machine
 Includes scientific forming techniques. Sequence spacing seed sowing machine has more
advantages than regular seed sowing machine.
 Involves precision forming and fool proofing technology. By using this machine, a single
seed can be placed in the desired spacing, so that the wastage of the seeds will be
reduced. This will reduce the thinning operation during the germination time.
 Suitable for all types of seed to seed forming.
 Low cost, it‘s the lowest priced multipurpose agricultural equipment ever built.
 Reduces labours because of automation.
 Reduces time consumptions, since it is a three row operated equipment.

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 Machine can be used to operate small farming land.

 Eco friendly

 Fuel less process

MATERIAL SELECTION:
Selection of material is based on cost, availability and suitability of materials for heat
treatment. Hopper is made up of G.I sheet of 20G material. The other parts are made as per
the requirement.

MAJOR COMPONENTS IN THE PROPOSED SOWING MACHINE

The proposed seed sowing machine consists of the following components,

 Hopper
 Solar panel
 Battery
 Fan
 Connecting wires

SOLID WORKS MODEL:

Solid works is the world leading 3D product development solution. It takes care of entire product
development process from creative concept through detailed product definition to serviceability.
Solid 1 T.Ravi, 2D.GobiGanesh, 3R.Gokulakannan , 4M.Kandeeswaran , 5V.Kesavan 1
Assistant Professor, SVS College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India. 2,3,4,5 Students, SVS
College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India. Email - travisvsec@gmail.com Abstract: Today’s era
is marching towards the rapid growth of all sectors including the agricultural sector. To meet the
future food demands, the farmers have to implement the new techniques which will not affect the
soil texture but will increase the overall crop production. In this project, an attempt has been
made for the “Design and fabrication of solar seed sprayer machine”. In this technique seeds in a
hopper get sprayed by means of fan or blower directly to land without human effort. By this

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process the seed is feed to land at the time of plough .The main benefit of using this method is to
reduce the time of seed to the land and reduced human effort. Usually the manpower is needed
for sowing a seeds by using this machine there is no need for human power. This system does
not require any additional power source to run the fan, because here solar panel is employed as a
power source.

Key Words: Agricultural sector, Power source, Solar seed sprayer machine. work plays a vital
role in creation of 3D models of all complicated components both in small scale and large scale
industries not only in India but also in all western countries. This image represents 3D model of
the project.

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Result and Discussion –

Practically our multipurpose agricultural equipment can be used for weeding, fertilizing, seed
sowing, levelling and also used for weed removal purposes. All the parts are connected in such a
way that in every stage of agriculture the equipment can be rearranged or easily assembled with
fasteners to required length and specifications of field operation. The working model of solar
powered multipurpose machine successfully functioned and the machine can perform their
operation such as weeding, seed sowing, and pesticide spraying and levelling the soil
successfully. Then the working model is performed well and proved their functions.

Future scope -
By increasing the equipment strength and quality to its peak, we can have multipurpose
agricultural equipment for life time usage. By providing hydraulics, gear arrangements and some
minor adjustments the equipment can also be made as tractor powered equipment.

CONCLUSION –
After the manufacturing and trail on the “Multipurpose Agricultural machine” conclusion made
are as follows:

 Based on the overall performance of the machine we can definitely say that the project
will satisfy the need of small scale farmer, because they are not able to purchase costly
agricultural equipment.
 The machine required less man power and less time compared to traditional methods, so
if we manufacture it on a large scale its cost gets significantly reduce and we hope this
will satisfy the partial thrust of Indian agriculture.
 So in this way we can overcome the labour problem that is the need of today’s farming in
India.

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