Transverse distribution of working fluid in a micron rotary sprayer
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https://doi.org/10.61308/GESJ2474Keywords:
plant protection, rotary sprayers, working fluid distribution, droplet sizeAbstract
The quality of agricultural production is most significantly affected by the application of pesticides. In accordance with modern quality requirements, it is necessary not to exceed the norms that cause pollution and, at the same time, protect plants from diseases and insects. This necessitates the search for a spraying system providing optimal droplet coverage. Droplet coverage can be controlled with the use of rotary sprayers. They have the advantage that, by changing the rotation speed and/or the flow rate of the working fluid, a predictable drop size can be obtained.
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