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Measurement of sprinkler droplet size

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DeBoer, D.W. and Monnens, M.J. and Kincaid, D.C. (2001) Measurement of sprinkler droplet size. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 17(1):11-15.

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Abstract

Droplet distributions for rotating spray—plate sprinklers were measured using a laser technology and a flour
methodology. In general, both methods produced comparable results. The flour method tended to produce d25, d 50 and ‘175
values that were on the average about 010 mm (about 15% of the d50 value) larger than laser values. However, the 0.20 mm
difference is consistent with what would be expected when nozzle pressure differences used with the two methods are
considered. Both methods can be used to estimate droplet distributions from rotary spray—plate irrigation sprinklers for
practical field application purposes.

Item Type: Article
NWISRL Publication Number: 1060
Subjects: Irrigation > Sprinkler irrigation
Research methodology
Mass Import - autoclassified (may be erroneous)
Depositing User: Dan Stieneke
Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2010 21:50
Last Modified: 14 Nov 2016 17:08
Item ID: 132
URI: https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/132