圆形喷灌机不同尾枪组合的水量分布特性及优化

    Testing and Optimizing of Water Distribution Characteristics for End Gun Combination on Center Pivot Irrigation Systems

    • 摘要: 为了解决圆形喷灌机灌溉方形田块出现四角漏喷的问题,通常在悬臂末端安装尾枪以扩大灌溉面积,尾枪型号要与机组长度及入机流量相适配,以提升尾枪灌溉区域的喷洒均匀性。该研究以国内常见的两跨加悬臂、整机长度131.2 m 的圆形喷灌机为例,以美国XCAD USA公司的AXIS-Ⅱ型旋转阻尼式喷头和奥地利Komet公司的Twin 101 plus型垂直摇臂式喷头为对象,开展圆形喷灌机安装2种尾枪在单独和组合工作时,不同喷嘴直径和工作压力工况下的尾枪灌溉区域径向及环向水量分布特性测试。结果表明,AXIS-Ⅱ型尾枪的喷灌均匀性优于Twin101 plus,前者的径向和环向均匀系数分别为64.1%~88.6%和80.2%~88.3%,后者的径向和环向均匀系数分别为49.3%~64.4%和79.7%~86.6%。优化喷嘴直径和工作压力组合后,2种尾枪单独工作时,不同工况下的径向均匀系数相比较,可提升约10个百分点;尾枪组合工作时的径向均匀系数可提高至79.4%,环向均匀系数最高可达89.0%,与单尾枪相比径向和环向的变异系数分别降低至35.1%和15.8%。对于整机长度相近的两跨加悬臂圆形喷灌机,2种尾枪组合工作的最优方案为AXIS-Ⅱ型尾枪选用15 mm喷嘴直径和工作压力200 kPa,Twin101 plus型尾枪选用20 mm喷嘴直径和工作压力300 kPa。研究结果可为圆形喷灌机的尾枪选型和提升整机水力性能提供技术支撑。

       

      Abstract: To solve the problem of no irrigation in the four corners of square fields under center pivot irrigation systems, end guns are typically installed at the end of the overhang to expand the irrigation area, to improve the irrigation uniformity of end guns. The selection and configuration of end guns must match the length and inlet flow rate of the system. Otherwise, the end gun uniformity of irrigation area may decrease, and then potentially reducing the irrigation quality of the center pivot irrigation system. Proper selection and configuration of end guns are essential, as mismatched settings can reduce water distribution uniformity and irrigation quality, impacting the overall performance of the system. In this study, a commonly used center pivot irrigation system with a total length of 131.2 m, including two spans and an overhang in China was taken as the test platform. The AXIS-II rotary damping sprinkler from XCAD USA Company and the Twin101 plus vertical impact sprinkler from Austria's Komet Company were installed at the end of overhang. The two end guns can be worked separately and combinedly, and their corresponding water distribution characteristics were evaluated under various combinations of nozzle diameters and operating pressures. The result of study showed that the irrigation uniformity of the AXIS-II end gun was better than that of the Twin 101 plus. The radial uniformity coefficients for the AXIS-II ranged from 64.1% to 88.6%, and the circular uniformity coefficients ranged from 80.2% to 88.3%. In contrast, the radial uniformity coefficients for the Twin101 Plus ranged from 49.3% to 64.4%, while the circular uniformity coefficients ranged from 79.7% to 86.6%. The irrigation uniformity coefficients can be improved by optimizing the nozzle diameter and working pressure combinations. Specifically, the uniformity coefficients along the lateral pipe could be improved by approximately 10 percentage points for both types of end gun working separately. When AXIS-II and Twin101 plus end guns were combined, the radial and circular uniformity coefficients could be increased to 79.4% and 89.0%, respectively. Correspondingly, the radial and circular variation coefficients were reduced to 35.1% and 15.8%, respectively. When the two sprinklers operated in combination, significant improvements in water distribution uniformity were observed. Irrigation depth increased near the end gun area, especially within 144.2 m of the pivot point, leading to improved water distribution uniformity. The recommended optimal combination of end guns includes the AXIS-II end gun (with nozzle diameter of 15 mm, operating pressure of 200 kPa) and the Twin101 plus end gun (with nozzle diameter of 20 mm, operating pressure of 300 kPa), which is suitable for the center pivot irrigation systems with two spans and an overhang at similar overall length. These results provide the technical support for the selection and optimal design of end guns in center pivot irrigation system. This configuration achieved an irrigation uniformity coefficient (CUH) of 85%, meeting national standards. And an effective range reached 0.89 times, exceeding the standard requirement of 0.75 times. The research results show that the combination of end guns can effectively improve irrigation performance. When combining the two types of sprinklers, selecting the appropriate nozzle diameter and operating pressure can effectively improve the low irrigation uniformity of end guns on center pivot irrigation systems. Improving the hydraulic performance of end guns can reduce water waste and optimize system performance. In turn, crop yield and quality are enhanced, resulting in significant economic and environmental benefits. Furthermore, this study not only provides a reference for end gun selection and configuration but also offers technical support for the revision of technical standards. The methodologies and results can serve as a basis for future research on optimizing end gun performance and adapting center pivot irrigation systems to different field conditions.

       

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