Spatially-Variable Fluid Fertilizer Mobile Applicator Design Concepts 881290
There is an increased interest in spatially-variable field operations, especially fertilizer application. Design concepts for mobile equipment to vary fluid fertilizer rate and mixture are presented and discussed. The potential systems vary the fertilizer component flowrates by changing centrifugal pump speed or by controlling recirculation valves. Although more complex, and hence costly, than conventional machines, spatially-variable fluid fertilizer applicators appear to be feasible utilizing currently-available commercial components.
Citation: Schueller, J. and Kulkarni, R., "Spatially-Variable Fluid Fertilizer Mobile Applicator Design Concepts," SAE Technical Paper 881290, 1988, https://doi.org/10.4271/881290. Download Citation
Author(s):
John K. Schueller, Rajendra S. Kulkarni
Affiliated:
Mechanical Engineering University of Florida
Pages: 12
Event:
1988 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Valves
Pumps
Tools and equipment
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