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Application Equipment for ASR. Bobby Grisso Biological Systems Engineering. New Technologies Needed?. Droplet size and surface coverage. Droplet sizes of 220 microns or even smaller are suggested for ASR control. Spray droplet size classification and uses.
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Application Equipment for ASR • Bobby Grisso • Biological Systems Engineering
Droplet size and surface coverage. Droplet sizes of 220 microns or even smaller are suggested for ASR control.
Spray droplet size classification and uses
Spraying goals and specifications for glyphosate, insecticide and fungicide ground applications on soybeans.
BMP’s for Nozzle Selection • Application rate = 20 GPA • Use MEDIUM droplets • Use a twin nozzle package • Purchase your nozzles NOW! • Prepare your sprayer and calibrate NOW!
Effect of nozzle type on yield of soybeans under disease pressure.
Turbodrop XL @ 20, 40, 80 psi XR Flat-fan @ 20, 40, 80 psi 20 40 80 20 40 80
BMP’s for Nozzle Selection • Application rate = 20 GPA • Use MEDIUM droplets • Use a twin nozzle package • Purchase your nozzles NOW! • Prepare your sprayer and calibrate NOW!
Nozzle Selection Chart: Flat-fan X X X X
Suggested spray height (from boom to top of crop canopy) and nozzle angle for fungicide application on soybeans.
Air-assisted sprayers Air-assisted sprayers
Electrostatic Spraying Spray Coupe with ESP
BMP’s for Nozzle Selection • Application rate = 20 GPA • Use MEDIUM droplets • Use a twin nozzle package • Purchase your nozzles NOW! • Prepare your sprayer and calibrate NOW!