EMEST Lab

A sensor-based platform moving inside a subsurface network pipes with the task of monitoring the soil water content. It consists of a modified commercial soil water sensor (Diviner 2000), which is placed on two circular articulated wheeled bases, each of them driven by a small wheeled electric motor. An electronic module allows the user to control the platform by sending commands (move one step forward or backwards) from the ground station.

The main source of vibration in agricultural tractors is the engine. Engine vibration results from the combustion process itself and the mass asymmetry in engine rotating elements. The vibration is transmitted from the engine to the tractor hood.

An adjustable three-point hitch dynamometer to measure the draft requirement on agricultural tractor and mounted implements. The force sensing elements were comprised of a load cells that were installed between the frames.

Applied Mechanics, Energy & Systems Technology Laboratory
Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly
School of Agricultural Technology
Department of Biosystems Engineering
Postal Code 41110

Larissa, Greece

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Since 2006 EMEST LAB operates at the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly (Greece). The laboratory conducts applied research in the area of Agricultural Engineering Technology. With excellent infrastructure and solid organization, it undertakes the implementation of research projects and the development of innovative products and applications independently or in cooperation with other Research Centers and Universities. EMEST LAB consists of a group of multidisciplinary specialists with long-time research and professional expertise. The research activities of the laboratory cover the following key areas: (a) Sensors, Automation & Robotics in Agriculture, (b) Development and Design of Agricultural Machinery, (c) Vibration Analysis & Non-destructive testing of rotating machines, (d) Biofuel Technologies & Engines, and (e) Health & Safety at Work in Agriculture.

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Applied Mechanics, Energy & Systems Technology Laboratory

Professor I. Gravalos

Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly
School of Agricultural Technology
Department of Biosystems Engineering
Postal Code 41110

Larissa, Greece