Low-Cost Sand and Gravel Separator

Humpherys, A.S. (1976) Low-Cost Sand and Gravel Separator. Irrigation Age. 11(3):30.

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Abstract

Many wells supplying sprinkler systems
produce sand and small gravel in
varying amounts and sizes. Sand and
gravel particles lodge in the sprinkler
nozzles and plug them. Anyone with
such a well knows that continually unplugging
nozzles can he exasperating.
Also, plugged nozzles affect water distribution
and sand in the water
increases nozzle wear.

Item Type:	Article
NWISRL Publication Number:	0386
Subjects:	Practical farm efficiency Mass Import - autoclassified (may be erroneous)
Depositing User:	Dan Stieneke
Date Deposited:	20 Nov 2010 21:51
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2017 17:30
Item ID:	326
URI:	https://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/id/eprint/326