Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World articles from July 2007

Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World archives from July 2007

ASABE.(EVENTS CALENDAR)(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... Conferences and international meetings. To receive more information about ASABE conferences and meetings, contact ASABE at 800-371-2723 or mcknight@asabe.org 2007 Sept. International 15-19 Symposium on Air ...

Loose ends and errata.(Correction notice)
July 1, 2007... The February 2007 Resource featured an article on the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Inadvertently, the article failed to mention that the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory is a part of the University of Nebraska's Biological Systems...

The past revisited: two new books from ASABE.(Book review)
July 1, 2007... This slim, articulate volume chronicles the intriguing life-story of J. Brownlee Davidson who inaugurated the agricultural engineering profession. An enterprising young man, at 26 he chaired the newly established Tractor Mechanics Department at...

Smooth Drive.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Senninger Smooth Drive[TM] is specifically designed for under-tree and open-field irrigation as well as nursery installations. The unique "Walking Diffuser" delivers uniformity, a gentle application, and no dry areas from bracket...

MacDon M150 self-propelled windrower tractor.
July 1, 2007... The MacDon M150 Windrower is powered by a 130-hp Tier 3 Cummins electronic engine and is newly designed to improve overall operational efficiencies for hay and grain producers with increased windrowing capacity, reduction of operator fatigue,...

ArilSystem[TM].(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The pomegranate possesses some unique characteristics with potential for diverse applications ranging from fresh to processed products including pharmaceuticaland natraceutical. In spite of its many advantages, it is currently a relatively...

STOP ROCK.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... CLAAS STOP ROCK is used to detect foreign objects before damaging the self-propelled forage harvester. STOP ROCK prevents damage to the machine using an electronically monitored spring-mass system and sensor. If a rock or large object in the...

Smart Sieve[TM] Grain Cleaning System.
July 1, 2007... The New Holland Smart Sieve[TM] Grain Cleaning System is a patented self-leveling system that allows New Holland CS and CSX combines to separate high volumes of grain with minimum grain loss and maximum cleaning efficiency on side slopes of up...

Induced Blanket Reactor.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Andigen digester or Induced Blanket Reactor (IBR) is a continuous upflow anaerobic digester capable of treating animal manures and food waste. The digester employs a septum and a rotating apparatus to trap methanogenic bacteria and overcome...

Module Express 625 cotton harvester.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Case IH Module Express 625 cotton picker combines three field operations into one, greatly reducing cotton harvesting cost through use of an innovative on-board packing system. When combined with control software and multiple sensor...

Korvan 7420 Berry Harvester.
July 1, 2007... The Korvan 7420 Berry Harvester selectively harvests ripe blueberries and cane berries, removes debris, and delivers the fruit into a variety of different industry standard containers as dictated by fruit variety and grade. The key to its...

Pre-spread device for grain spreader.
July 1, 2007... Sukup Manufacturing Co. has developed a pre-spread device that is easier and less costly to manufacture, optimizes the uniform distribution pattern of grain from a spreader, is more securely attached to the bin, and does not interfere with...

Clearadvantage[TM] water purification system.
July 1, 2007... The patented Aerotech clearadvantage[TM] water purification system is a safe, efficient, chemical-free water purification system. By improving health, animals will process feed more efficiently bringing more product to market on less feed. Each...

DIRECT DISC 520 contour.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The CLAAS DIRECT DISC 520 utilizes a 5.2-m (17-ft) working width to mow and chop whole crop silage in a single operation. The crop is first mowed with a disc mower, then fed to the intake auger via a paddle roller, and from there goes on to the...

WatchDog[R] 2000 Series Mini Station.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Recognizing the need for affordable weather recording in remote microclimates, Spectrum Technologies developed the WatchDog[R] 2000 Series Mini Stations as user-friendly devices to capture, process, and store weather history throughout the...

KD2 Pro thermal properties analyzer.
July 1, 2007... The KD2 Pro uses interchangeable sensors to measure thermal diffusivity, specific heat, thermal conductivity, and thermal resistivity of porous materials and liquids in situ. Sample temperature can range from -50[degrees] to 150[degrees]C...

ProDrive ground drive for John Deere self-propelled harvester.
July 1, 2007... The ProDrive system for John Deere self-propelled harvesters is a completely new, electronically controlled drive train featuring full Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), integrated differential lock, seamless four-wheel drive engagement, and...

Manual netwrap control.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The manual electric controller operates a net-wrap system for wrapping round bales. This saves time and the costs of more complex monitor systems. Previous manual controllers could only operate the twine-tie function. This new ergonomic design...

Steiger[R] AccuSteer[TM] II system.
July 1, 2007... The Case IH Steiger[R] AccuSteer[TM] II system is a redesign of the tightest-turning-radius tractor in the industry by increasing integration of the system into the base tractor systems while improving performance. The tractor's front frame and...

Groundsmaster[R] 7200 Polar Trac[TM].(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Groundsmaster[R] 7200 with Polar Trac[TM] winter conversion is a zero-radius-turn (ZRT) rotary mower in summer that converts to an efficient snow removal machine in winter. It is the only track-convertible ZRT mower on the market. The Polar...

VARIANT 360.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The VARIANT 360 is a 1.2- x 1.5-m (4- x 5-ft) round baler. It is the first on the market to allow adjustable bale density, bale height, soft-core height, and soft-core density--all from the monitor. This gives the operator the capability to set...

New Holland Flexicoil SD550 Air Hoe Drill.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The New Holland Flexicoil SD550 Air Hoe Drill alters the conventional folding methodology of large air seeding machines. Working widths of 18 or 21 m (60 or 70 ft)--with the capability for larger widths--can be folded into the same 17-ft 8-in....

AgGPS[R] EZ-Boom[TM] 2010 automated application control systems.
July 1, 2007... AgGPS[R] EZ-Boom[TM] 2010 provides both application flow control and automatic boom section control that integrates with the Trimble AgGPS[R] EZ-Guide Plus[TM] and/or Field Manager[TM] display. The combination of the AgGPS[R] EZ-Boom[TM] 2010...

Mahindra Shaan.
July 1, 2007... The Mahindra Shaan is a versatile tractor used not only for agricultural and industrial purposes but for rural transportation as well. The tractor's distinguishing features are its built-in trolley, capable of carrying a payload of up to 750 kg...

Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission.
July 1, 2007... Dyna-VT from Massey Ferguson boasts smooth, infinitely variable speed control that offers versatility and precision through innovative technology, sophisticated features, and easy-to-use, straightforward controls. Available in Massey Ferguson...

ISOBUS FileServer software.
July 1, 2007... AGCO Corporation's ISOBUS FileServer is an ISO-11783 conformant file server available on Implement Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus to provide data storage and retrieval service for all implement Electronic Control Units (ECUs) on the bus. By...

TH1 High Clearance Tracker.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... GK took an engineering approach to produce a solution when end users or customers redefine criteria and create an offshoot machine. Slight variances in machines cause difficulties in engineering, service, parts, and repairs. The Tracked High...

MOBIL-TRAC SYSTEM.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The LEXION MOBIL-TRAC SYSTEM (MTS) provides leading flotation (0.724 bar/10.5 psi), more flotation, the capability of road speeds up to 29 kmh (18 mph), and a 14 percent increase over the previous mobil-trac system with the ride comfort of a...

MicroGuide Lightbar.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Farm Works MicroGuide Lightbar is the first low-cost guidance product on the market that allows use of Bluetooth (wireless) technology, thereby reducing "cab clutter" and user error. MicroGuide works in conjunction with Farm Works' Guide...

Envizio Plus.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Envizio Plus is a compact guidance system which melds guidance technology with boom management functions in a single enclosure. This system utilizes "last pass guidance" which allows an operator to drive according to the "last pass" that...

AutoLoad[TM].
July 1, 2007... The John Deere AutoLoad[TM] system fully automates the digging operation of pull-behind John Deere scrapers. AutoLoad[TM] increases the productivity of an unskilled operator to that of a skilled operator after minimal training. Scraper...

6156 pea combine harvester.
July 1, 2007... The 6156 is OXBO's next generation, large-pea combine harvester with an all new CAN-based control system and cab and improved operator controls and hydraulics. The 6156 brings increased threshing capacity with four-motor threshing drum drive...

3310 Paralink Hoe Drill.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The 3310 Paralink Hoe Drill (PHD) is a one-pass seeding implement utilizing opener assemblies that move independently of each other providing precision seed placement and consistent packing across the entire width of the unit. The unique...

Challenger MT500BRM roadside mowing System.
July 1, 2007... The Challenger MT500BRM Mowing System is an integral package that combines two of Challenger's most popular tractor models with a specially designed mid-mounted roadside mowing and brush management system. The two-piece boom is fitted with the...

V530 VARIO header.
July 1, 2007... The LEXION V530 VARIO header is designed for direct-cut canola, wheat, barley, rye, and other small grain crops. In small grains, the hydraulically adjustable table can be extended forward 20 cm (8 in.) or moved back 10 cm (4 in.) on-the-go...

AFS Cotton Yield Monitor.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Case IH AFS Cotton Yield Monitor is a unique Controller Area Network (CAN)-based optical sensor that provides precise, real-time cotton flow information on a continuous basis while harvesting. This information can provide yield...

Xi-Wob.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Senninger Xi-Wob[R] provides ultra-low application intensity by delivering consistently sized droplets over a large area in a uniform pattern. The Xi-Wob is specifically designed for use on rigid polyethylene or steel drops using a patented...

AGPS-Shape Pro[TM].(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... AGPS-Shape Pro[TM] is a Windows-based agricultural surface-drainage, land-forming design and control program. It can use any brand of RTK GPS equipment for data input and control. AGPS-Shape Pro[TM] uses RTK GPS topography data and localized...

Next Generation Pump.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Next Generation Pump (NGP) line for liquid fertilizer application is completely redesigned to meet all of the liquid fertilizer markets' needs for today as well as future precision ag needs. The NGP introduces new innovations in service...

2007 Guide to Consultants.(Directory)
July 1, 2007... This Guide to Consultants is presented as a service to people interested in agricultural/biological engineering assistance. This listing is not an offer or advertisement to provide engineering services in any state or jurisdiction where the...

XERION 3300 series.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The CLAAS XERION is a 357-hp multi-purpose system vehicle designed for a variety of applications. In less than 30 seconds, the entire workspace of the cab can be rotated 180 [degree] from the middle to the rear, without the driver needing to...

Stinger DC2J BCM+DLS Electronic Fence Engergizer.
July 1, 2007... The Stinger DC2J BCM+DLS Electric Fence Energizer has a new design feature to provide indication of remaining battery capacity and provide improved methods of reducing energy consumption and extend battery life. The circuit has a daylight...

FieldNET.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... FieldNET is the center pivot industry's first completely Webbased management system with full control. A pivot's FieldNET Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) transmits via spread spectrum radio to a Bridge that is linked to the Internet. A user-friendly...

FLEXIMASS.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... FLEXIMASS is a ballasting system for three-point linkage-equipped agricultural tractors. This quick and easy system for adapting the ballast level of a tractor to the task at hand has the potential for significant fuel and labor savings....

FD70 FlexDraper[R].(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The MacDon FD70 FlexDraper[R], available in 9-, 11-, and 12-m (30-, 35-, and 40-ft) sizes, can increase a combine's productivity by up to 30 percent. The new balance linkage for the three-section frame design now has lower friction, allowing...

LPV direct displacement variable pump.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Sauer-Danfoss offers a new direct displacement control (DDC) pump that will reduce installation time, increase overall machine life, add extra flexibility to the vehicle design process, and help lower noise levels. A key feature is the pump's...

HarvestLab[TM] with HarvestMonitor for John Deere Self-Propelled Forage.
July 1, 2007... The HarvestLab[TM] with HarvestMonitor system for use on John Deere Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters provides an industry-first, real-time display of silage moisture, throughput, and productivity with unparalleled accuracy while incorporating...

VeriFlow Regulator.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... VeriFlow (VF) Regulator is designed for liquid fertilizer applications of varying rates. The VF regulator can be connected to cultivator shanks for subsurface applications of liquid fertilizer and soil fumigants or used for above-ground...

AgGPS[R] TrueTracker[TM] implement steering system.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Using the Trimble[R] AgGPS[R] TrueTracker[TM] implement steering system, it is easy to keep implements on the same repeatable path even on extremely sloped fields and variable soils. The TrueTracker system includes a GPS receiver and T3[TM]...

Extended Lube 80[degree] cv joints.
July 1, 2007... Weasler Engineering Extended Lube 80[degree] constant velocity universal joints provide smooth power transmission with longer lubrication intervals. These extended lube constant velocity universal joint increases the typical 8-hour lubrication...

SuperSuite[TM] Compact Tractor Cab.
July 1, 2007... The New Holland SuperSuite[TM] Compact Tractor Cab, now available factory-installed on New Holland model TC40DA and TC45DA Boomer[TM] compact tractors, provides superior all-direction visibility and a spacious, comfortable interior. A...

Portable water quality monitoring system.
July 1, 2007... This fully portable water quality monitoring system is designed to measure varying parameters of influent and effluent material. Although the most common applications are ph and turbidity, it can be designed to cover a wide array of...

SprayScan meter.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The SprayScan meter is a portable hand-held, scientific-grade instrument designed for field- and crop-spraying coverage analysis, tree and canopy spray effectiveness, aerial spray test patterns, drift detection, and quantitative measurement of...

FastSteer[TM] Steering System.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The New Holland FastSteer[TM] Steering System allows tractor operators to increase the speed of their steering as well as minimize the amount of effort required to execute that action. Using a control ring integrated into the steering wheel,...

2007 winners index.
July 1, 2007... Advanced Geo Positioning Solutions, Inc.[TM] AGPS-Shape Pro page 20 Aerotech, a Munters co. Clearadvantage[TM] Water Purification System page 7 AGCO Corporation Challenger MT500BRM Roadside Mowing System ...

Multi-tasking: slow down to speed up.
July 1, 2007... Today's employees are under more stress than ever before. A recent Harris Interactive poll found that one-third of workers ages 25 to 39 feel burned out by their jobs. Additionally, doctors' offices are seeing more stress-related illnesses than...

Headquarters named ASABE historic landmark.(InsideASABE)(Landmark overview)
July 1, 2007... The location of the Society was honored at a historic landmark dedication April 20 at ASABE's Internationsal Headquarters. The event is one of several that marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of ASABE. This historic landmark dedication...

Laser beam automatic grade control system declared landmark.(InsideASABE)
July 1, 2007... The laser beam automatic grade control system was dedicated on May 3 as the 48th ASABE Historical Landmark. The dedication took place at The Ohio State University where the plaque will be displayed. The first laser grade control was...

Three Decades of Change.(InsideASABE)(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... Authors Wayne A. Maley, Robert M. Peart, and Benjamin A. Jones Jr. met at ASABE headquarters in May to check printer proofs of their new book, Three Decades of Change - ASAE to ASABE. The 174-page book continues to record the history of...

Kansas State does it again at 1/4-Scale Tractor Competition.(InsideASABE)
July 1, 2007... Kansas State University continued its winning tradition in the ASABE International 1/4-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, taking home the first-place trophy in the 2007 event held in Peoria, III., May 31-June 3. This is the sixth time in...

Ten universities enter 2007 1/4-Scale Web Site Design contest.(InsideASABE)
July 1, 2007... The seventh annual ASABE 1/4-Scale Web Site Design Competition gave teams entered in the 2007 competition a creative way to showcase their talents on the Internet. Ten universities from across the United States entered the contest and took...

That was the Centennial -- now look toward the Bicentennial.(YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMUNITY)
July 1, 2007... With the ASABE Centennial celebration nearing to a close, what will come in the next 100 years? Young and preprofessional members are likely to be the change-makers noted at the Bicentennial. Building upon the great strides made by our...

New Mexico Section.(SECTION NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Thirty-one people attended the New Mexico Section meeting held April 20. The keynote speakers, both from New Mexico State University, were Steven Castillo, dean of the College of Engineering, and Tim Nesbitt, assistant dean of the College...

Quad City Section.(SECTION NEWS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Quad City Section recently presented its 2007 Engineer of the Year Award to Roy Harrington for his career accomplishments and lifelong devotion to the profession. In addition, Carol Plouffe was the recipient of the Outstanding Engineering...

Minnesota Section.(SECTION NEWS)(District Energy facility in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Members of the Minnesota Section, along with biosystems engineering students from the University of Minnesota, toured the District Energy facility in downtown St. Paul on April 12. This non-profit utility company heats and cools 60 percent...

Central Illinois Section.(SECTION NEWS)(Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE), University of Illinois)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The spring meeting of the Central Illinois Section was held April 20 at the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE), University of Illinois. The program began with a lunch presentation by Kaustubh Bhalerao, who spoke on...

Highlighting agricultural equipment companies who support ASABE Standards.(STANDARDS)
July 1, 2007... ASABE has maintained relationships with two major machinery trade associations: the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM, formerly EMI). Companies from both trade associations have...

ANSI approves new Technical Advisory Group.(STANDARDS)
July 1, 2007... The accreditation to ASABE of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO/TC 234, Fisheries and Aquaculture, was approved by ANSI's Executive Council, effective June 1, 2007.

Did you know international standards are administered at ASABE?(STANDARDS)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... ASABE is the administrator for the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for ISO TC23 Tractors and Machinery for Agriculture and Forestry. In addition, the United States hosted the international meeting of the Tractors Subcommittee (SC4) of TC23...

Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture.(MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES)
July 1, 2007... The 2007 International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture is the result of combining two historic symposiums in an effort to facilitate an increased information exchange and networking opportunities. ...

Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems Symposium.(MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES)
July 1, 2007... The 11th Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems will be Oct. 20-24, 2007, in Warwick, R.I. Information will be shared on a variety of technical topics including the fate of contaminants, standards for on-site sewage...

Mark your calendars now for the 2008 Meeting.(MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES)(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... The 2008 ASABE Annual International Meeting will be held June 29-July 2, 2008, in Providence, R.I.

2009 AIM location selected.(MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES)(Annual International Meeting)
July 1, 2007... The Meetings Council recently selected the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nev., to host the 2009 Annual International Meeting. This facility will accommodate all ASABE's hotel requirements and provide plenty of necessary space for...

Member news.(InsideASABE)
July 1, 2007... ASABE Fellow Lyle E. Stephens, P.E., was recently awarded the Senior Engineer of the Year Award by the Quad City Engineering and Science Council. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stephens is a staff engineer at the John Deere's Technology and...

Borlaug endorses GreenSeeker.(MEMBER NEWS)(Norman Borlaug promotes GreenSeeker, a technology that will help farmers manage nitrogen fertilizer use)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate, recently endorsed GreenSeeker, a technology that helps farmers manage nitrogen fertilizer use. He was in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, to speak to farmers about the merits of the technology. [ILLUSTRATION...

Sukup attends Student Rally.(MEMBER NEWS)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers President Charles Sukup)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Shown here in front of "Old Nancy" are (I to r): ASABE President Charles Sukup, Steve Taylor, and Tom Way. "Old Nancy" is a 1905 Case steam traction engine owned and operated by Auburn University's Biosystems Engineering Department. Sukup...

South Dakota State University conducts industry inspection trip.(MEMBER NEWS)
July 1, 2007... The ASABE and AST Student Branches at South Dakota State University went to Wisconsin on their annual industry inspection trip, March 21-23. Twenty-eight students toured Kohler Industries, John Deere Horicon Works, and Miller Brewing Co....

In memoriam.(InsideASABE)(Julia K. Pryde of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and John F. Anderson of University of Minnesota)(Obituary)
July 1, 2007... Julia K. Pryde, 23, of Middleton, N.J., died during the Virginia Tech tragedy on April 16, 2007. She was attending a civil engineering class on hydrology at Norris Hall when she was killed. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pryde received a...

Cooperative Standards program.(STANDARDS)(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)
July 1, 2007... New Standard ASABE S578, Yield Monitor Field Test Standard. The purpose of this standard is to provide the requirements for a uniform procedure for measuring and reporting yield monitor accuracy. New Revision ASAE S327.3,...

Returning to "normal".(LAST WORD)(recovering from the Virginia Tech Shootings)
July 1, 2007... On a sleepy Monday morning in April, evil invaded the Virginia Tech (VT) campus, and 33 people were killed. ASABE member Julia Pryde was one of them - a young woman I had taught in two classes while she was a sophomore and one during her junior...