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Training of inspectors for the periodic inspection
of spraying equipment
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of spraying equipment in a system of authorised
mechanic workshops
Dr. Heribert Koch, Department of Agronomy
Training of inspectors for the periodic inspection of spraying equipment in a system of authorised mechanic workshops
Systems of sprayer inspection:
- Official inspectors
- Certified inspectors - Authorised mechanic workshops
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Germany
- Certified inspectors - Authorised mechanic workshops
- Certified inspectors - Authorised mechanic workshops
Rheinland-Pfalz:
State Directive on Sprayer inspection facilities, 8. June 1993 (GVBl. p. 343)
Requirements for authorisation of workshops
Application for fieldsprayer and/or orchard/vineyard sprayer
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Application for fieldsprayer and/or orchard/vineyard sprayer
Calibrated Test equipment
Trained inspectors/Test operators
If OK: official stickers and inspection forms are providedInspection reports have to be send to the authorityremaining stickers and inspection forms have to be send back to authority
Test operators conducting sprayer tests in workshops have to possess an adaequate job expertise.
Personal must be trained and have sound skills and knowledge
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Personal must be trained and have sound skills and knowledge with respect to technical requirements of spraying equipment ,machine function and sprayer adjustment
State Directive on Sprayer inspection facilities, 8. June 1993 (GVBl. p. 343)
§ 3 Responsibilities of inspection conducting mechanic workshops
It is the responsibility of the mechanic workshop to assure that inspectors
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It is the responsibility of the mechanic workshop to assure that inspectorsattend the training courses of the DLR RNH regularly and successfully
1. Basic training and test (knowledge and skills)
2. Refresher course
Training of inspectors for authorised sprayer inspection
Day 1: general aspects, guidelines, legislation, responsibilities, application for authorisation
Day 2: Field sprayer - practical issues, test stand, knowledge about sprayers and sprayer function, drift, nozzles, sprayer cleaning, …Training at test stand
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Course ends with test in writing (multiple choice) and interview
Extra course for gun spraying equipment
Day 3: air blast sprayer - practical issues, test stand, knowledge about sprayers and sprayer function, drift, nozzles, sprayer cleaning, …Training at test stand
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Day 1: oral presentation: Regulation and testing procedure,………
Refresher course in 3-4 years interval:
New requirements Test standardsEnvironmental aspects
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Environmental aspects Drift reductionNozzles, drift reductionSprayer cleaning: Equipment - procedure……
Trends:
Machine size increases
Electronic test stands (scanner, nozzle flow rate air blast sprayers)
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Machines become more complex
Test fluid not in sewage system. Test fluid has to be collected an given back to the grower
Mechanic workshops
- Carry out sprayer inspections
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- Carry out sprayer inspections- sell sprayers- maintanence/ repair sprayers- supply spare parts, nozzles, etc.
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Training course gun sprayer
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Course air blast sprayer
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Course air blast sprayer
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Course air blast sprayer
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Course field sprayer
The test in writing is a multiple choice test
Questions are:
Technical/functional issues
Conduct of test
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Requirements and administration/responsibility
Organisational
Knowledge about nozzles, drift, environmental aspects
Repetitive training - One day program Intervall 3-4 years ->Program 2011
Responsible Authority (ADD) : - Evaluation of reports - General information on the authorising procedure
DLR RNH: - New legal requirements
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Herbst Prüftechnik: - Software for sprayer inspection and for spray scanners - How to use electronic test stands for field and air blast sprayers
DLR RNH: - Conduct of sprayer inspection according to JKI-Guideline 1-3.2.1 (ISO)- Handling of test fluid- Procedure of the regular inspection of test stands (2-year interval)- New technical developments, nozzles, sprayer cleaning
The certificate enables to carry out sprayer inspection in Germany
Herr J. Mustermann
55545 Bad Kreuznach
Düsenstrasse 1
Certificate
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It has to be demonstratedto the responsible state authority
The test facility has to prove that qualified personal carries out the tests This person has to sign the test report
Düsenstrasse 1
Statistics:
Trained inspectors
field sprayer 172orchard/vineyard sprayer 154
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gun sprayer 22
Annually 20 – 30 beginners
DLR RNH – competent authority
Training of inspectors
Periodical approval of test stand function
ADD - Responsible authority
Authorisation od workshop
provides official stickers and inspection forms to workshop
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provides official stickers and inspection forms to workshop
Test facility (mechanic work shop)
Applies for authorisation of sprayer inspection
Ensures: - qualified personal (job expertise, training)- appropriate test stands- appropriate test site
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Thank you for your attention