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Enhancing tunnel sprayer performance through optimization of constructional parameters.

Jagjeet Singh¹, Maharani Din^2,3, Kamal Nayan Agrawal⁴

¹ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabi Bagh, Bhopal, 462038, Madhya Pradesh, India. jgskgp@gmail.com.

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Summary

This study optimized tunnel sprayer parameters, improving pesticide application efficiency and saving up to 42.36% of applied pesticide. Optimized settings enhance plant protection while minimizing environmental impact.

Keywords:

ANN Hybrid tree canopy RSM Recycling rate Recycling system Spray deposits

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Engineering
Horticultural Science
Environmental Science

Background:

Tunnel sprayers utilize recycling systems to reduce pesticide waste.
Sprayer performance is significantly affected by constructional parameters like nozzle spacing, angle, tunnel opening, and fin pitch.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of constructional parameters on tunnel sprayer performance.
To optimize sprayer efficiency for improved pesticide application and reduced environmental impact.

Main Methods:

Developed four adjustment mechanisms for regulating key sprayer parameters.
Tested the modified sprayer on a hybrid tree (artificial and natural leaf).
Analyzed spatial spray distribution, spray deposits, and pesticide recycling rates.

Main Results:

Achieved non-significant results in spatial spray distribution, indicating potential for uniform canopy coverage.
Spray deposits ranged from 1.016 × 10^-4 to 2.944 × 10^-4 µg/mm², enhancing plant protection.
The optimized sprayer saved up to 42.36% of applied pesticide.

Conclusions:

Optimized input parameters (X1: 350 mm, X2: 42.5°, X3: 1100 mm, X4: 41 mm) significantly improve tunnel sprayer efficiency.
The optimized sprayer conserves costly input resources, ensuring economical farm operations.
Reduced pesticide usage contributes to environmental protection.