HAIL SIMULATOR MACHINE

Abstract

The invention relates to a hail simulator machine developed for use in agricultural research. The machine includes a centrifugal fan, a feeding system, a discharge tube, a control panel, and a trailer. Hail simulation material, conveyed via the feeding system, is directed onto plants by the airflow generated by the fan. The system can also generate sprinkler and wind effects. Thus, realistic hail simulations can be achieved for different hail diameters and densities.

Description

1 TARIFF HAIL SIMULATOR MACHINE TECHNICAL FIELD The invention relates to the technical field of agricultural machinery and agricultural research technologies. The invention is particularly relevant for plants grown in open field and greenhouse cultivation systems. a hailstorm designed to create a controlled environment for the effects of hail. It is related to the simulator machine. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Various methods are used to determine the extent of hail damage in agricultural production. Studies have been conducted. In previous studies, free fall on plants was applied. ice fragments applied with stone (Seino, 1985) or crushed ice pieces (Lane, 1959) 15 It has been used. However, these applications do not reflect the characteristics of actual hailstorms. wind effect, hail diameter, hail density and precipitation characteristics at a sufficient level It cannot simulate it. Developed by Yue and colleagues in 2019. The systems involved applying ice pieces of different sizes to the plants. and more realistic results are obtained in terms of rainfall intensity and rainfall rate. 20 attempts have been made to implement them. However, these systems are controlled and multifaceted. It remains limited in terms of parameterized hail simulation. Current practices consider hail density, hail diameter, wind effect, and precipitation effect. The inability to create them together and in a controlled manner is a significant technical deficiency. The known 25 Controlled feeding of material in systems, ensuring continuity and different There are also various shortcomings in terms of creating implementation scenarios. It is located. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 30 The purpose of the invention is to simulate real hail conditions in a laboratory or field environment. The goal is to develop a simulator machine that can create a controlled array of simulators. 2 Another aim of the invention is to explore different hail diameters, different hail densities, wind effects, and The goal is to provide an adjustable sprinkler effect within the same system. Another aim of the invention is to realistically depict hail damage to plants. This allows for modeling in this way. With this invention, hail density can be adjusted in a controlled manner, and hailstones of different diameters can be produced. Similar materials can be applied, wind effects can be created, A sprinkler effect can be created, and the experiment can be repeated on different plant species. the conditions can be met, allowing for an objective investigation of hail damage. is given. 10 The invention also has applications in agricultural research, insurance practices, and hail damage. It provides an infrastructure that can be used in related scientific studies. Figure Description 15 Figure 1. Rear view of the hail simulator. Figure 2. Perspective view of the hail simulator. Reference List R1 Centrifugal fan 20 R2 Supply System R3 Reservoir R4 Corrugated Reel R5 Gearbox and Servo Motor R6 Launch tube 25 R7 Control Panel R8 Trailer R9 Water tank R10 Motor Pump 3 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In this detailed explanation, the subject of the invention, the fully loaded simulator machine, is only the subject of the invention. for a better understanding and without creating any limiting effects. This is explained as follows. 5 The invention's full-load simulator machine basically consists of a centrifugal fan (R1), and a feeder. system (R2), hopper (R3), grooved roller (R4), gearbox and servo motor (R5), launching pipe (R6), control panel (R7), trailer (R8), water tank (R9), motor-pump unit It contains (R10). 10 Centrifugal fan (R1) provides compressed air for ejecting material within the system. It forms the current. Feeding system (R2), hopper (R3), grooved roller (R4), gearbox and servo motor 15 It consists of (R5) components and ensures the controlled delivery of the material. It provides. The hopper (R3) is made of metal material (iron) that carries the pumice material inside. (material), a warehouse of a specific volume 20 The grooved roller (R4) is the launching channel through which the material passes in a smooth flow of air. a tube made of hard plastic consisting of 3 grooves that allows the material to be conveyed into the pipe It is a part. The gearbox and servo motor (R5) ensure the continuity of material flow, preventing clogging. It prevents problems. The ejection tube (R6) consists of two separate tubes, one made of steel and the other of rubber. The material coming from the feed system is carried by the flow of compressed air provided by the fan to 30 It enables its transport to the launch pad. 4 Control panel (R7) controls the operation of the system; reel speed, fan pressure. It is the unit that adjusts the intensity and enables the system to be stopped. The trailer (R8) is where the parts of the simulator machine are mounted and on which It is a unit consisting of 4 wheels and a steel chassis in which it is transported. 5 The water tank (R9) is for storing the water required for the sprinkler application. It provides. The motor-pump unit (R10) takes water from the water tank by hydraulic pressure and pumps it into a small 10 It is a unit that enables the conveying of material into a diameter, elastic plastic tube. During the operation, the pumice material is stored in the hopper (R3). Feeding system Controlled ejection of material via grooved roller (R4) through (R2) It is directed into the pipe (R6). The airflow created by the centrifugal fan (R1) is 15 Thanks to this system, the material is directed to the plants at a predetermined speed. A wind effect is created using a fan, while precipitation is applied with the help of a sprinkler system. The effects can be applied simultaneously. The spray nozzle is adjustable. The machine's movement is transmitted from an electric motor to a gear-driven motion transmission system. It receives it with the help of. In this way, it gets close to real hailstorm conditions. simulation is obtained. In the application, pumice stones with diameters of 6 and 9 mm were preferably used. Kayseri and The most common hailstone diameters in the region according to long-term averages. 6 and 9 mm were chosen for this reason. 30

Claims

REQUESTS 1. This invention is a fully equipped simulator machine, characterized by having at least one centrifugal fan, and... a minimal power supply, at least one launch tube, at least one control panel, and The trailer includes and the filled simulation material is passed through a centrifugal fan 5 With the help of the airflow created, the air is transferred to the plants through the launching tube. enabling the direction of movement and the application of different hail densities. It includes a feeding schedule.

2. This invention is a fully equipped simulator machine according to Claim 1, the feature of which is; supply. its system, a hopper that ensures the controlled conveyance of material, 10 It includes a grooved pulley and a gearbox-servo motor group.

3. This invention is a filled simulator machine according to Claim 1, the characteristic of which is that the material a grooved roller that ensures the water is transferred to the discharge tube in a steady flow It includes (R4).

4. This invention is a fully equipped simulator machine according to Claim 1, the characteristic of which is material 15. a gearbox and servo motor that prevent blockages in the flow It contains (R5).

5. This invention is a full-load simulator machine according to Claim 1, characterized by its fan pressure. adjusting the intensity, material feed rate and the system. It includes a control panel (R7) that allows it to be stopped. 20 6. This invention is a loaded simulator machine according to Claim 1, the feature of which is: launching The pipe (R6) consists of steel pipe and rubber pipe sections.

7. This invention is a hail simulator machine according to Claim 1, the feature of which is: sprinkler a water tank (R9) and a motor-pump that enable the creation of the effect It includes unit (R10). 25 8. This invention is a full-load simulator machine according to Claim 1, the feature of which is; wind It includes an adjustable fan system that enables the creation of this effect.

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