Date of Award
12-6-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Agriculture, MSA
First Advisor
Peter Larbi
Committee Members
Rajesh Sharma; Steven Green
Call Number
LD 251 .A566t 2017 V66
Abstract
Nozzle clogging during spray application results in poor weed management and increased cost in re-spraying. A device that can detect nozzle clogging during the spraying operation is necessary. A novel method and device for detecting clogged nozzles that is externally attachable to each nozzle on the sprayer’s boom has been developed in the Precision Application Technology Lab at Arkansas State University. The study’s objectives include developing prototypes of this device and comparing the spray droplet size and spray pattern in controlled condition and spray coverage in field condition with and without using the device. The research demonstrated that this new technology has a potential for detecting clogged nozzles without significantly influencing spray quality of an extended range nozzle type but not for an ultra low-drift nozzle type. To increase the reliability of the performance of this new technology, further improvements in the prong design will need to be considered.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Vong, Chin Nee, "Development And Testing of An Agricultural Nozzle Clog Detection Device Prototype" (2017). Student Theses and Dissertations. 541.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/541
