Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.31727/gzb.42.6.9

Continuous internal cleaning of the tank

Tomaž Poje orcid.org/0000-0001-8524-903X ; Poljoprivredni institut, Ljubljana, Slovenija

Abstract

Internal cleaning of the main tank for sprayers and mist blower is an integral part of the pesticide application. This conventional cleaning often results in point sources contamination with pesticide. In recent years, a system for continuous cleaning of tanks has been increasingly installed on pesticide application equipment. This requires an additional clean water pump¸ cleaning nozzle, clean water tank and hoses. The auxiliary clean water pump can be driven by an electric motor or a hydraulic motor. Continuous internal cleaning allows for better cleaning of the tank compared to a conventional cleaning system. It is performed with a smaller amount of water and takes less time to clean. It is also more comfortable for the user. With this continuous internal cleaning process, the user has a lower risk of contamination with pesticides.

Keywords

pesticide application equipment; tank; continuous internal cleaning

Hrčak ID:

231240

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/231240

Publication date:

24.12.2019.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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