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Design and Experiment of Dual Flexible Air Duct Spraying Device for Orchards

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  • Zhu Zhang

    (College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China)

  • Dongxuan Wang

    (College of Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Huanghua 061100, China)

  • Jianping Li

    (College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China
    Hebei Province Smart Agriculture Equipment Technology Innovation Center, Baoding 071001, China)

  • Peng Wang

    (College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China)

  • Yuankai Guo

    (College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China)

  • Sibo Tian

    (College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071000, China)

Abstract

To address uneven airflow distribution and pesticide deposition coverage in orchard pesticide application, we developed a double-flexible duct spraying device. Utilizing FLUENT 2022 software for airflow field simulation, we analyzed various structural parameters to identify optimal configurations for the air duct type, diameter, and nozzle outlet diameter. The results indicated that the nozzle outlet diameter most significantly influences wind field uniformity, followed by the air duct diameter and type. The optimal settings were identified as follows: C-Type air duct, 100 mm duct diameter, and 50 mm nozzle outlet diameter. Validation tests confirmed these settings, with simulated and actual wind speed measurements, showing no more than a 10% relative error, affirming the simulation’s accuracy. Field tests demonstrated an average droplet density of 35.38 droplets/cm 2 within tree canopies, indicating strong penetration ability. Droplet distribution followed a lower > middle > upper pattern in the canopy’s vertical direction, fulfilling technical requirements for high spindle-shaped fruit trees and providing a foundation for achieving a uniform canopy coverage.

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  • Zhu Zhang & Dongxuan Wang & Jianping Li & Peng Wang & Yuankai Guo & Sibo Tian, 2025. "Design and Experiment of Dual Flexible Air Duct Spraying Device for Orchards," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(10), pages 1-21, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:15:y:2025:i:10:p:1031-:d:1652800
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