Improving the efficiency of transportation of threshed rice

Abstract

This article addresses the issue of optimizing crop transportation in rice crop rotation to enhance the efficiency of agricultural operations. The relevance of this research is underscored by the need to reduce harvest time and minimize equipment downtime, thus promoting more effective resource use. The main subject of the study is the performance of combine harvester and transport vehicle units involved in grain transportation. The goal of the research is to develop methodologies and tools that improve rice harvest efficiency through rational planning. The research objectives include analyzing factors affecting equipment productivity, designing a graph-nomogram to optimize unit loading, and performing nomographic calculations to minimize time expenditure. Methods applied include transportation process modeling and statistical analysis of equipment operation data. Findings reveal that the developed graph-nomogram reduces equipment downtime by 20–25% and increases productivity by up to 18%. The conclusions confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approaches and methods in organizing rice harvesting within the shortest timeframe. Finally, recommendations are provided for implementing this methodology in agricultural enterprises.