Spray Drift Mitigation Using Opposing Synchronized Air-Blast Sprayers.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6094
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pesticide drift is a serious environmental and safety concern that affects all of U.S. agriculture. A number of mitigation techniques to reduce pesticide drift have been recommended by industry, academic and government agencies. These… read more here.
Keywords: drift; pesticide drift; pesticide; mitigation ... See more keywords
Air-Blast Cross-Flow Atomization of Cold Fluids
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DOI: 10.1007/s40831-018-00207-5
Abstract: The motivation for this work is to gain a better understanding of how particle characteristic can be controlled when metallurgical slags are atomized in cross-flow air atomization. The effect of certain process parameters on the… read more here.
Keywords: air; air blast; cross flow; atomization ... See more keywords
Optimal design of sandwich panels with layered-gradient aluminum foam cores under air-blast loading
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.11.125
Abstract: Abstract The dynamic response and design optimization of clamped sandwich panels comprising two aluminum alloy face-sheets and a layered-gradient closed-cell aluminum foam core subjected to air-blast loading were examined in this study. The numerical approach… read more here.
Keywords: air blast; layered gradient; aluminum foam; design ... See more keywords
Laboratory scale investigation of stress wave propagation and vibrational characteristics in sand when subjected to air-blast loading
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2018.01.003
Abstract: Abstract The main objective of this study is to develop a new approach for evaluating the effects of air-blast on protective barrier made of sand. The air-blast loading is simulated experimentally laboratory using the shock… read more here.
Keywords: air blast; sand; blast loading; stress wave ... See more keywords
Air-blast atomization of a liquid film
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DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2024.279
Abstract: Abstract Air-blast atomizers are extensively used for a variety of purposes. Due to its complexity, the atomization mechanism has not been elucidated. In this study, a mechanistic model is proposed to predict the droplet diameter… read more here.
Keywords: liquid film; air blast; bag film; atomization ... See more keywords
Experimental determination of TNT equivalence values for binary energetic materials
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-99780-5
Abstract: TNT equivalency quantifies the impact of energetic materials relative to TNT, aiding in safety guidelines and performance evaluations. Despite widespread use in industry, military, and research, many binary energetics lack published TNT equivalence values. This… read more here.
Keywords: energetic materials; tnt equivalence; equivalence; air blast ... See more keywords
A Comparison of Ground-Based Air-Blast Sprayer and Aircraft Application of Fungicides to Manage Scab in Tall Pecan Trees.
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DOI: 10.1094/pdis-11-19-2345-re
Abstract: Pecan scab (caused by Venturia effusa) is a destructive disease of pecan in the southeastern United States. Susceptible cultivars must be sprayed with fungicide every 10 to 21 days to ensure yield and kernel quality.… read more here.
Keywords: pecan trees; air; application; blast sprayer ... See more keywords
Novel design of honeycomb hybrid sandwich structures under air-blast
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DOI: 10.1177/10996362221127967
Abstract: In this study, dynamic explicit analysis was performed to examine the air-blast performance of various hybrid sandwich designs in terms of face plate deflections and energy dissipation capacity under the conventional weapons effects program (CONWEP)… read more here.
Keywords: steel; hybrid sandwich; honeycomb; air blast ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigation of Spray Characteristics of Pre-filming Air-blast Atomizers
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DOI: 10.29252/jafm.11.06.28115
Abstract: One of the most important advantages of twin-fluid atomizers over other atomizers is the opportunity of atomizing liquids in a wide range of liquid properties efficiently. Thus, the fundamentals of spray dynamics, such as spray… read more here.
Keywords: spray; liquid viscosity; liquid; air ... See more keywords
Comparison of Herbal and Potassium Nitrate Toothpastes in Managing Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/dj13080369
Abstract: Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a toothpaste containing Java Tea and Little Ironweed in alleviating tooth sensitivity compared to a conventional potassium nitrate toothpaste. Methods: A total of 90 healthy patients aged 18–70… read more here.
Keywords: vas scores; potassium nitrate; group; air blast ... See more keywords