Subtopic: Calculation of performance parameters – field capacity, efficiency, performance index, application rate and losses
Question Statement:
In field machinery testing, 'Performance Index' (PI) of an agricultural implement is defined as:
Options:
(A) A combined figure of merit integrating effective field capacity, power consumed, and quality of work done
(B) The ratio of purchase price to salvage value
(C) The total engine hours per year
(D) The travel speed divided by draft
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
Performance Index measures overall working efficacy by evaluating throughput capacity alongside energy consumption and functional seed/soil performance.