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Design Modifications of a Horizontal Spray Patternator

Author: Mukesh Kumar Choudhary, Gopal Carpenter, Mohit Kumar, Malkhan Singh Jatav, Annu Rani and E.V. Thomas

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Abstract

The performance evaluation of nozzles used in agricultural sprayer boom is done with spray patternator. The present study was conducted to design and modify a spray patternator, which can be used to evaluate hydraulic spray nozzles. A spray patternator was designed and modified to test two nozzles simultaneously with provision to change the setting height from patternator surface and spacing between the nozzles with varying pressure settings. The 12V DC operated diaphragm pump with self-priming system was used which was capable of building pressure up to 6.8 bar. A recirculation pump was used to return the water from sump to reservoir and a to prevent spray drift during experiment, a drift cover was developed. An automatic pressure control system was developed with a pressure sensor, motor driver and microcontroller.

Keywords

Nozzle, Spray patternator, Spray distribution

Conclusion

The result indicated that there is linear relationship between input voltage and pressure and the working pressure of nozzle is constant. The result indicated that the pressure of nozzle affects the operational parameters such as discharge rate, spray angle and spray distribution. As pressure increases the discharge rate, spray angle and spray swath of liquid spray also increase. Overall, the benefits of modifying an existing horizontal spray patternator can be significant, and can contribute to improved productivity, profitability, and overall performance in a variety of industries that rely on liquid spraying applications. Overall, spray patternators play a vital role in ensuring the performance and reliability of various liquid spraying applications. They enable operators to fine-tune their equipment for optimal efficiency, while also reducing waste and improving overall productivity.

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How to cite this article

Mukesh Kumar Choudhary, Gopal Carpenter, Mohit Kumar, Malkhan Singh Jatav, Annu Rani and E.V. Thomas (2023). Design Modifications of a Horizontal Spray Patternator. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(2): 191-194.