Effect of Some Engineering Factors on A Traveler Gun Sprinkler performance | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Agronomy | ||||
| Volume 47, Issue 3, September 2025, Page 609-617 PDF (997.05 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/agro.2025.347941.1590 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mostafa Bakr1; Saleh Mahmoud2; Nabil Shaban Elkaoud   3; Ragab Kassem4; Hassan Taraby1
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| 1Agricultural Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt | ||||
| 2Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt | ||||
| 3Al-Azhar University, Assiut branch | ||||
| 4Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| A traveler's sprinkler is one of the irrigation systems that can increase water efficiency. This system is more efficient than traditional irrigation methods and saves water. The traveling sprayer is designed for operation in open fields. It can be used in various locations that require irrigation, including sports fields, and landscapes. This research aimed to optimize pressure management, nozzle sizes, and sprinkler heights. The experiments were conducted at the Faculty of Agriculture, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt. Engineering factors were studied, including nozzle size, operating pressure, wetted diameter, and discharge rate. Five nozzle sizes (8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 mm) were tested at three pressure levels (3, 4, and 5 bar). The results showed that the coverage radius increases with high operating pressure and large nozzle size, with a maximum coverage radius (32 meters) recorded when using a 16 mm nozzle and 5 bar operating pressure. It was also noted that the coverage radius was affected by the nozzle's height above the ground. On the other hand, discharge rate increased with increased pressure and nozzle size, with a slight decrease in flow recorded at all nozzle heights. The minimum flow rate was 1.35 l/s when using an 8 mm nozzle at 3 bars, while the maximum flow rate was 5.58 l/s when operating a 16 mm nozzle at 5 bars. This result facilitates determining the operating pressure required to cover the desired irrigation area. The best height was 1.5 m compared to other heights. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Sprinkler Irrigation; Traveler gun; Nozzles; Engineering Factors | ||||
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