Table 4 Experimental results.

From: Parameter optimization of key components in seed-metering device for pre-cut seed stems of Pennisetum hydridum

Experiment number

Factor level

Evaluation indicators

Seed-cleaning rubber roller rotation speed/(r min−1)

Seed-filling rubber roller rotation speed/(r min−1)

Conveyor belt operating speed/(m s−1)

Qualified rate Y1/%

Missed seeding rate Y2/%

Reseeding rate Y3/%

1

− 1

− 1

− 1

89.82

3.71

6.47

2

1

− 1

− 1

86.53

5.72

7.75

3

− 1

1

− 1

88.36

4.32

7.32

4

1

1

− 1

87.77

4.41

7.82

5

− 1

− 1

1

91.74

2.13

6.13

6

1

− 1

1

87.48

4.31

8.21

7

− 1

1

1

86.62

5.45

7.93

8

1

1

1

89.95

4.91

5.14

9

− 1.682

0

0

88.59

3.8

7.61

10

1.682

0

0

85.88

4.15

9.97

11

0

− 1.682

0

91.29

3.17

5.55

12

0

1.682

0

87.63

4.88

7.49

13

0

0

− 1.682

88.14

5.83

6.04

14

0

0

1.682

90.1

2.73

7.17

15

0

0

0

89.12

4.32

6.56

16

0

0

0

89.35

3.82

6.83

17

0

0

0

90.64

4.13

5.23

18

0

0

0

90.71

3.76

5.43

19

0

0

0

89.61

4.57

5.82

20

0

0

0

88.63

4.68

6.69

21

0

0

0

91.55

3.68

4.77

22

0

0

0

91.62

2.64

5.74

23

0

0

0

90.04

3.84

6.12