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⚫ A '''sprayer''' is a ] used to ] a ], where sprayers are commonly used for projection of water, weed killers, crop performance materials, pest maintenance chemicals, as well as manufacturing and production line ingredients. In ], a sprayer is a piece of ] that is used to apply ], ], and ] on agricultural crops. Sprayers range in size from man-portable units (typically backpacks with ]s) to trailed sprayers that are connected to a tractor, to self-propelled units similar to ]s with ]s of {{convert|4|–|30|feet}} up to {{convert|60|–|151|feet}} in length depending on engineering design for tractor and land size.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/spraying/farm-sprayers-overview|title=Farm Sprayers Overview|date=2018-01-26|work=Successful Farming|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en}}</ref>


== Engineering ==
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Sprayers are fully integrated, mechanical systems, meaning they are composed of various parts and components that work together to achieve the desired effect, in this case: the projection of the spray fluid. This can be as simple as a hand sprayer attached to a bottle that is pumped and primed by a spring-lever, tube, and vacuum-pressure; or as complex as a 150 foot reach boom sprayer with a list of system components that work together to deliver the spray fluid.


For more complex sprayers, such as agricultural sprayers, common system components include: the spray nozzle, sometimes with a spray gun, fluid tank, sprayer pump, pressure regulators, valves and gaskets, and fluid plumbing.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Grisso, Robert|first=Weaver, Mike|date=2014|title=Plumbing Systems of Agricultural Sprayers|url=https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/442/442-452/442-452_pdf.pdf|journal=Virginia Cooperative Extension|volume=442-452}}</ref> The sprayer pump can be just as important as the sprayer type itself as there are many sprayer pump design types with various construction materials, inlet/outlet sizes, and performance specifications. Common sprayer pump types include diaphragm, centrifugal, and roller pumps.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sprayersupplies.com/sprayer-pump-guide|title=Sprayer Pump Types, Costs, and Specifications|date=2018-10-13|work=Sprayer Supplies|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en-US}}</ref>
⚫ In ], a sprayer is a piece of ] that is used to apply ], ], and ] on agricultural crops. Sprayers range in size from man-portable units (typically ]s with ]s) to trailed sprayers that are connected to a tractor, to self-propelled units similar to ]s, with ]s of 60–151 feet in length.


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File:Sprayer.png|A bottle with a hand-pumped sprayer File:Sprayer.png|A bottle with a hand-pumped sprayer
File:Bike Wash Sunday at Twin Peaks - 2011.jpg|A hose-end sprayer being used for washing a car
File:Turbmatic Defender MK2 DP 91 1500.png|Agricultural air sprayer, trailed model
File:1264 Rogator Spraying Corn.JPG|Self-propelled row-crop sprayer File:1264 Rogator Spraying Corn.JPG|Self-propelled row-crop sprayer
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== Agricultural sprayers ==
]Agricultural sprayers come in various design types, sizes, equipment and performance specifications. They range from small spot-spraying machines to very large sprayers with extensive land and plant coverage. Agricultural sprayers have been engineered to optimize their applicability and performance for the many purposes that the machines are put to, whether being used on crops, vegetation, or soil. Agriculture sprayers are often used for applying water and water/chemical solutions containing acids or caustic materials for crop-performance or pest-control; i.e. fertilizers and pesticides.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sprayersupplies.com/sprayer-guide|title=Agriculture Sprayer Guide|date=2018-10-31|work=Sprayer Supplies|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en-US}}</ref>

There are a number of agriculture sprayers designed for spraying applications and designed to be versatile and suitable for various uses from spot applications, gardens, crops, row crops, crop trees, fruit, groves, vineyards, perimeter maintenance, livestock needs, weed control, pastures and rangeland. Self-propelled sprayers help farmers improve spraying efficiency and productivity while taking full advantage of every minute they have in the field.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-28|title=2020 Apache sprayers include enhanced design features, precision technology|url=https://www.agriculture.com/news/machinery/2020-apache-sprayers-include-enhanced-design-features-precision-technology|access-date=2020-08-13|website=Successful Farming|language=en}}</ref>
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Examples of general sprayer types include:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ohiofarmer.com/equipment/how-select-right-sprayer-pump|title=How to select the right sprayer pump|date=2018-10-15|work=Ohio Farmer|access-date=2018-11-21}}</ref>
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# Boom sprayer
# Boomless sprayer nozzle
# Mist sprayer
# Three-point hitch sprayer
# Truck-bed sprayer
# Towing-hitch sprayer
# UTV sprayer
# ATV sprayer
# Spot sprayer
# Backpack sprayer


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==References== ==References==
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Agricultural machine used in farmsFor other uses, see Pesticide application, Spray (disambiguation), Spraying (disambiguation), and Spray bottle.
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Folded sprayerSprayer partly unfoldedSprayer fully unfoldedA field sprayer system in folded, partially unfolded and open configuration
Aerial video of a sprayer (unfolding and driving)

A sprayer is a device used to spray a liquid, where sprayers are commonly used for projection of water, weed killers, crop performance materials, pest maintenance chemicals, as well as manufacturing and production line ingredients. In agriculture, a sprayer is a piece of equipment that is used to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers on agricultural crops. Sprayers range in size from man-portable units (typically backpacks with spray guns) to trailed sprayers that are connected to a tractor, to self-propelled units similar to tractors with boom mounts of 4–30 feet (1.2–9.1 m) up to 60–151 feet (18–46 m) in length depending on engineering design for tractor and land size.

Engineering

Sprayers are fully integrated, mechanical systems, meaning they are composed of various parts and components that work together to achieve the desired effect, in this case: the projection of the spray fluid. This can be as simple as a hand sprayer attached to a bottle that is pumped and primed by a spring-lever, tube, and vacuum-pressure; or as complex as a 150 foot reach boom sprayer with a list of system components that work together to deliver the spray fluid.

For more complex sprayers, such as agricultural sprayers, common system components include: the spray nozzle, sometimes with a spray gun, fluid tank, sprayer pump, pressure regulators, valves and gaskets, and fluid plumbing. The sprayer pump can be just as important as the sprayer type itself as there are many sprayer pump design types with various construction materials, inlet/outlet sizes, and performance specifications. Common sprayer pump types include diaphragm, centrifugal, and roller pumps.

  • A bottle with a hand-pumped sprayer A bottle with a hand-pumped sprayer
  • Self-propelled row-crop sprayer Self-propelled row-crop sprayer

Agricultural sprayers

Self-propelled sprayer with aluminum booms

Agricultural sprayers come in various design types, sizes, equipment and performance specifications. They range from small spot-spraying machines to very large sprayers with extensive land and plant coverage. Agricultural sprayers have been engineered to optimize their applicability and performance for the many purposes that the machines are put to, whether being used on crops, vegetation, or soil. Agriculture sprayers are often used for applying water and water/chemical solutions containing acids or caustic materials for crop-performance or pest-control; i.e. fertilizers and pesticides.

There are a number of agriculture sprayers designed for spraying applications and designed to be versatile and suitable for various uses from spot applications, gardens, crops, row crops, crop trees, fruit, groves, vineyards, perimeter maintenance, livestock needs, weed control, pastures and rangeland. Self-propelled sprayers help farmers improve spraying efficiency and productivity while taking full advantage of every minute they have in the field.

Examples of general sprayer types include:

Fertilizer sprayer
  1. Boom sprayer
  2. Boomless sprayer nozzle
  3. Mist sprayer
  4. Three-point hitch sprayer
  5. Truck-bed sprayer
  6. Towing-hitch sprayer
  7. UTV sprayer
  8. ATV sprayer
  9. Spot sprayer
  10. Backpack sprayer

See also

References

  1. "Farm Sprayers Overview". Successful Farming. 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  2. Grisso, Robert, Weaver, Mike (2014). "Plumbing Systems of Agricultural Sprayers" (PDF). Virginia Cooperative Extension. 442–452.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "Sprayer Pump Types, Costs, and Specifications". Sprayer Supplies. 2018-10-13. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  4. "Agriculture Sprayer Guide". Sprayer Supplies. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  5. "2020 Apache sprayers include enhanced design features, precision technology". Successful Farming. 2019-08-28. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  6. "How to select the right sprayer pump". Ohio Farmer. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2018-11-21.

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