What are the effects of water quality and water pressure on atomizing micro sprinkler

ON 18 . Mar . 2024

Water quality and water pressure are two important factors that affect the performance of atomized micro-sprinklers. They directly affect the spray effect, service life and overall irrigation efficiency of the sprinklers.

The impact of water quality on atomized micro-sprinklers:

The quality of water directly affects the working effect and lifespan of atomized micro-sprinklers. Here’s a breakdown of how water quality affects sprinklers:

Scale clogging: If the water contains a large amount of calcium, magnesium and plasma, scale will easily form on the inner wall of the nozzle, causing the spray effect of the nozzle to deteriorate or even become completely blocked. This will reduce the working efficiency of the sprinkler head and increase maintenance costs.

Metal corrosion: Some chemicals in the water may cause corrosion of the metal parts of the atomized micro-sprinkler, shortening the service life of the sprinkler. Especially for stainless steel nozzles, substances such as chloride ions and sulfates in the water are common sources of corrosion.

Spray quality: The quality of water directly affects the quality of water mist produced by the nozzle. High-quality water quality can ensure uniform and small water mist particles, thereby ensuring uniformity and coverage of spraying.

The effect of water pressure on atomized micro-sprinklers:

Water pressure is a key factor for the normal operation of the sprinkler head, which directly affects the spray effect and coverage of the water mist. Here’s a breakdown of the effects of water pressure on atomized micro-sprinklers:

Too high water pressure: If the water pressure is too high, it will cause the nozzle to produce too strong a flow of water, causing the water mist particles to become larger or the spray distance to be too far, thereby reducing the uniformity and coverage of the spray, and may even damage the nozzle.

Too low water pressure: On the contrary, too low water pressure will cause the water mist particles generated by the nozzle to be too small and the spray distance is insufficient to effectively cover the entire irrigation area, affecting the uniformity and efficiency of irrigation.

Stable water pressure: Atomized micro-sprinklers have high requirements for the stability of water pressure. Stable water pressure can ensure that the sprinklers produce stable water mist and ensure the uniformity and consistency of irrigation.

Solutions and countermeasures:

Water quality treatment: For areas with poor water quality, water quality treatment measures can be taken, such as softened water treatment, filter installation, etc., to reduce the adverse effects of water quality on atomized micro-sprinklers.

Water pressure control: Regularly check and adjust the water pressure control device in the system to ensure that the water pressure is within the appropriate range, neither too high nor too low, to ensure the normal operation of the sprinkler head.

Regular maintenance: Regularly clean and maintain the nozzle, and regularly replace the filter and other wearing parts inside the nozzle to extend the service life of the nozzle.