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Measuring Spray Droplet Size from Agricultural Nozzles Using Laser Diffraction
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Cited by 30 •
2016
We present protocols to be used in the measurement of spray droplet size from agricultural nozzles used in both aerial and ground based agrochemical applications. These methods presented were developed to provide consistent and repeatable droplet size data both inter- and intra-laboratory, when using laser diffraction systems.
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Nozzle Analysis: Variations in Mach Number and Pressure Along a Converging and a Converging-diverging Nozzle
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2023
Source: Shreyas Narsipur, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC A nozzle is a device that is commonly used to accelerate or decelerate flow by virtue of its varying cross-section. Nozzles are widely used in aerospace propulsion systems. In rockets, propellant that is ejected from the chamber is accelerated through a nozzle to create a reaction force that propels the system. In jet engines, a nozzle is used to transform energy from a high-pressure...
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Alginate Encapsulation of Pluripotent Stem Cells Using a Co-axial Nozzle
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2015
We established a method of encapsulating pluripotent stem cells (PS cells) into alginate hydrogel capsules using a co-axial nozzle. This prevents cells from aggregating excessively and limits the shear stress experienced by cells in suspension culture. The technique is applicable to the mass production of PS cells as well as research on stem cell niche.
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A Novel Biaxial Testing Apparatus for the Determination of Forming Limit under Hot Stamping Conditions
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2017
This protocol proposes a novel biaxial testing system used on a resistance heating uniaxial tensile test machine in order to determine the forming limit diagram (FLD) of sheet metals under hot stamping conditions.
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Anxiety Testing
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2023
Anxiety is a commonly observed behavioral disorder that stems from fear. It is described as increased restlessness, or unpleasant feelings of fear over anticipated events. Experimenters often use rodent models to better understand anxiety disorders in humans. They use different paradigms, like exposing rodents to bright spaces or loud sounds, which are known to induce fear. These tests combined with other interventions such as surgery or drug-administration may assist researchers in pinpointing...
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Pressure changes the way liquid exits a nozzle, while air movement can alter atomization as the fluid leaves it. Testing these influences under controlled conditions shows whether operating changes affect the resulting spray. Engineers can then relate measured performance to coverage, drift potential, and operating reliability rather than judging the nozzle under only one condition.
Each measurement describes a different part of delivery performance. Flow rate indicates how much liquid passes through the nozzle, spray pattern shows how that liquid is distributed, and droplet size characterizes atomization. Considering them together helps engineers determine whether a nozzle provides consistent delivery and suitable distribution for the intended airborne spray system.
Consistency indicates whether the nozzle produces repeatable delivery and distribution under the tested conditions. Variation in flow rate, spray pattern, or droplet size may signal that performance depends strongly on pressure or air movement. This information helps engineers judge operating reliability and identify whether design, calibration, or maintenance attention may be needed.
Spray pattern and droplet size provide information about how liquid may be distributed from an airborne system. A measured pattern supports assessment of coverage, while droplet-size results help characterize conditions associated with drift potential. Together with flow-rate data, these results allow engineers to evaluate whether the nozzle's output matches controlled dispersal requirements.
Engineers first pass pressurized fluid through the nozzle under controlled test conditions. They then measure flow rate, spray pattern, and droplet size while examining how pressure or air movement affects atomization. Comparing these observations across the selected conditions produces performance data that can support evaluation before the nozzle is deployed.
The evaluation should include controlled fluid pressure and, where relevant, controlled air movement because both can affect atomization. Engineers measure the nozzle's flow rate, spray pattern, and droplet size, then consider the results in relation to coverage, drift potential, and reliability. These linked measurements provide a broader assessment than any single value alone.
Results can guide nozzle design, system calibration, and maintenance decisions. Engineers use the measured delivery and distribution characteristics to assess whether performance is consistent and suitable for deployment. The findings are relevant to airborne spray systems used in agriculture, firefighting, environmental management, and other applications requiring controlled fluid dispersal.