Effect of a growing maize canopy on solid-set sprinkler irrigation: kinetic energy dissipation and water partitioning
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DOI: 10.1007/s00271-020-00713-z
Abstract: The energy of sprinkler irrigation drops splashing on the soil surface or the crop canopy depends on their size and velocity. The kinetic energy of sprinkler irrigation drops is a major factor degrading the soil… read more here.
Keywords: irrigation; energy; drop; sprinkler ... See more keywords
Comparisons of spray characteristics between vertical impact and turbine drive sprinklers—A case study of the 50PYC and HY50 big gun-type sprinklers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2019.105847
Abstract: Vertical impact and turbine drive sprinklers are the most widely used high-volume sprinklers with both solid set spray and hose-drawn traveler irrigator systems. Different mechanical structures and driving modes between the two types of sprinklers… read more here.
Keywords: gun sprinkler; hy50; gun; sprinkler ... See more keywords
Experimental and numerical study of sprinkler fire protection systems: Effect of initial pressure on system performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2019.04.009
Abstract: Abstract The present study concerns the reliability and efficient design of full-scale automatic sprinkler systems for the fire protection of industrial facilities and process plants. In particular, sprinkler systems filled with pressurized air at idle… read more here.
Keywords: initial pressure; fire protection; study; pressure system ... See more keywords
Effect of heat collector plate on thermal sensitivity of sprinkler heads in large terminal Halls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100787
Abstract: Abstract Heat collector plates (HCP) are commonly installed above sprinkler heads in large halls with perforated ceilings, such as in high-speed railway terminals. The thermal sensitivity of a pendent type 68 °C liquid-in-bulb sprinkler head operating… read more here.
Keywords: heat collector; thermal sensitivity; sprinkler heads; sprinkler ... See more keywords