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Equipment, Calibration, and Tip Selection Considerations for the
Application of Herbicides
Robert E. WolfExtension Specialist Application Technology
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
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Crop Protection Equipment and Calibration
Changes in the Application Industry!
Historically inefficient process Increased cost of pesticides Product rates are changing (< an ounce/acre) More pest specific products Biotechnology and GMO’s (Roundup Ready, Bt’s) More sophisticated equipment (electronics) $$$
Variable rates Site-specific Focus on Drift
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Equipment today-$$$?
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Sprayer Components:
Tanks (contamination issues) Pump, Strainers, Agitation Pressure gauge Hoses, Flow control assemblies Electronics: monitors-computers-
controllers (GPS/GIS) Distribution system Nozzles!!!!!!!!!
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What about the cost of the nozzle?
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Regardless of the cost:
Without proper attention to the nozzle, you may end up with a
Misapplication
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Nozzles are important because: Control the amount – GPA. Determine uniformity of application. Affects the coverage. Influences the drift potential.
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1. Control the Amount applied:
Nozzle Flow Rate is affected by:
Orifice size Pressure Solution
characteristics
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Nozzle Selection Chart: Flat-fan
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Rated Pressure =40 psi for most nozzle types10 psi for turbo flood nozzles
Nomenclature:
Stainless Steel Insert Orifice
Trade Name
Fan angle and flow rate-orifice size
Extended Range
VisiFlo Color Coding
(S,H,P,K,SS)
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MATERIALS AND WEAR
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Brass
Zytel
Stainless
Kematal
Hard Stainless
Thermoplastic
11.4
7.5
6.1
2.1
1.2
0.4
Percent increase in nozzle flow rateFlat-fan spray nozzles after 40 hour test
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Typical nozzle numbering systemExtended-range
flat-fan
XR 11004 XR Extended-range
110 110 degree fan angle
04 0.4 GPM @ 40 psi
Even flat-fan –(Band applications)
8002E E Even spray pattern
80 80 degree fan angle
02 0.2 GPM @ 40 psi
Turbo flood -(small capacity)
TF- 4 TF Turbo flood
4 .4 GPM @ 10 psi
Turbo flood –(Floater capacity)
QCTF - 40
QCTF Quick attach turbo flood
40 4.0 GPM @ 10 psi
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Calculations
GPA=
5940
#$!@&%!#$!@&%!
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Calibration/Nozzle Selection
What is the first step? Use label to select the
application volumeproduct rate
Choose an appropriate travel speed Effective width of application
nozzle spacing Calculate GPM – Flow rate per nozzle Select the correct size of nozzle!
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Calculations
GPA=
5940
Ok, now I remember!Ok, now I
remember!
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Flow Rate Equation
GPMGPA x MPH x W
5940
Equation # 2
Calculates for amount of flow from one nozzle
Represents the size of nozzle to put on the sprayer
Calculates for amount of flow from one nozzle
Represents the size of nozzle to put on the sprayer
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GPM Example Solution
GPMGPA x MPH x W
5940
5940
20x12x12GPM
Answer.48
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Calculate GPM (formula) Look under GPM
column Match to pressure-psi Choose the size needed Operate at given
pressure and speed used in formula to achieve GPA
Selecting the proper nozzle….
.48
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Electronics/Rate Controllers
How does your system work when speed changes?
Is it pressure based? What is the effect of
going slower? What is the effect of
going faster?
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Checking for accuracy!!!
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MEASURE SPEED
Speed(MPH)Distance(ft) x 60
Time(seconds) x 88
(1 MPH = 88 Feet traveled in 60 seconds)
Measure the ground speed in an area similar to the conditions of the area to be sprayed!
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2. Set up for Uniformity
Goal is to put the material on evenly from nozzle to nozzle, end of boom to end of boom, and across the entire field.
20-inch spacing requires 17-19” above target for 50-60% overlap.
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Coverage: Need knowledge of the product being used.
Systemic Contact
What is the target? Soil Grass Broadleaf (smooth, hairy, waxy) Leaf orientation – time of day
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Will affect drift:
Movement of spray particles off-target.
Creating smaller spray drops will result in increased drift.
Is it Coverage vs Drift?
What is the answer?
$64,000 Question?
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Why Interest in Drift? Spotty pest control Wasted chemicals Off-target damage More high value specialty crops Urban sprawl and..... Less tolerant neighbors Litigious Society More wind?? (Timing) Environmental impact
Water and Air Quality Public more aware of pesticide
concerns! (Negative Perceptions) Result-higher costs-$$$
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Spray Characteristics are Important to Understand:
Demonstrates Turbo Flat vs TurboDrop-5 MPH Wind
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Nozzle Technology? How to use??
Nozzles designed to reduce drift Improved drop size control Emphasis on ‘Spray Quality’
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Extended Range Flat-fan: Tapered edge pattern 80 and 110 degree fan Requires overlap - 50 to 60% 15-60 psi range
110°
80°
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Turbo Flood Nozzle vs Old Style Flood
Pre-orifice design Turbulence chamber Uniform spray distribution with
tapered edge – 50-60% overlap Large, drift resistant droplets
TF
Flood
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Turbo Flat-fan Turbulence chamber as in the Turbo Flood Tapered edge, wide angle flat pattern Designed to work in flat-fan nozzle holder Uniform spray distribution, 50-60% overlap Wide pressure range, 15 – 90 psi Large, drift resistant droplets Plastic with superior wear characteristics
XR
TT
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XR Flat-fan compared to Turbo Flat-fan in 5 MPH wind:
40 psi
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Air-Induction/Venturi Nozzles Where air is drawn into the nozzle
cavity and exits with the fluid.
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Air/Induction – Venturi Nozzle:
Greenleaf – TurboDrop Air intake venturi section Mixing Chamber - air and
spray solution blended Pattern tip forms large air-
bubble drops Exit tip flow 2X venturi
orifice Better Penetration? Reduced run-off? Improved coverage? Adequate efficacy? Reduced drift?
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XR Flat-fan and Turbo Flat-fan compared to Venturi Style Nozzle5.0 MPH wind at 40 psi
XR vs TurboDrop Turbo Flat vs Turbo Drop
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Driftable Droplets: Spraying Systems-2000
Nozzle Type(0.5 GPM Flow)
Approximate % of Spray
Volume < 200 Microns
15 PSI 40 PSI
XR 11005 14% 22%
XR 8005 6% 12%
DG 11005 N/A 11%
DG 8005 N/A 7%
TT 11005 <1% <6%
TF-2.5 <1% <1%
AI 11005 N/A <1%
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XR Flat-fan @20, 40, 80 PSI Turbodrop XL @20, 40, 80 PSI
Boom
Drift
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Example Reference Graph
Cumulative Volume Fraction
0.1 0.5 0.9
Drop S
ize (microns) 0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
very fine/ fine fine/mediummedium/ coarsecoarse/ very coarsevery coarse/ extremely coarse
VF
F
M
CVC
XC
New Label language-EPA Reviewing Public Comments
Public ‘Listening Sessions’ planned
Sometime in 2003?? Match the crop
protection product to the target
Adhere to label guidelines based on an industry standard ASAE S-572
Buffer Zones or No Spray Zones
Maximize Efficacy Minimize Drift
EPA Requested Changes Coming!!!!
Example Reference Graph
Cumulative Volume Fraction
0.1 0.5 0.9
Dro
p S
ize
(mic
rons
)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
very fine/ fine fine/mediummedium/ coarsecoarse/ very coarsevery coarse/ extremely coarse
VF
F
M
CVC
XC
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ASAE DSC and Volume Median Diameter (DV0.5) From PMS* Laser Spectrometer
Very Fine (VF) < 182µm Fine (F) 183-280µm Medium (M) 281-429µm Coarse (C) 430-531µm Very Coarse (VC) 532-655µm Extremely Coarse (XC) >656µm
*USDA ARS College Station, TX
Droplet Spectra Classification (DSC)
Droplet SizeRange
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Important Droplet Statistics:
Operational Area
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Application Decisions?
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For more information contact:
www.bae.ksu.edu/rewolf/