Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator
The aim of this paper was to design a device for monitoring the work of irrigation technology (in our case, irrigation by sprinkler). Two devices for monitoring selected irrigation operating parameters for two hose reel irrigation machines were designed. During the monitored period of connection of...
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| author | Ján Jobbágy Oliver Bartík Koloman Krištof Viliam Bárek Roderik Virágh Vlastimil Slaný |
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| description | The aim of this paper was to design a device for monitoring the work of irrigation technology (in our case, irrigation by sprinkler). Two devices for monitoring selected irrigation operating parameters for two hose reel irrigation machines were designed. During the monitored period of connection of the equipment to the sprinkler, 15 irrigation doses were carried out for both sprinklers. Irrigation operating characteristics working pressure, hose reel speed and selected weather conditions temperature and humidity were monitored. When evaluating the results, we proved the need to monitor the operation of the sprinkler not only by the coefficient of variation <i>C<sub>v</sub></i>, but also by introducing the coefficient of non-uniformity <i>a</i>. The results obtained indicate variability with respect to a particular irrigation dose and the applicable assessment method. The results were reviewed by one-way <i>ANOVA</i> analysis where observed coefficients and irrigation dose were considered as dependence factors. The results indicate a statistically significant impact of the applied quality coefficient of work and thus the impact of a particular device (<i>p</i> < 0.05, <i>F<sub>crit</sub></i> = 2.77). When evaluating the effect of the included irrigation dose, we also showed a statistically significant effect in both facilities (<i>p</i> < 0.05, <i>F</i> = 1.92). By checking the operation of the hose reel irrigation machine, we managed to successfully apply the proposed classifications, which also perform the function of fault prediction. The proposed facilities show that proper plant operation and timely response can help create more efficient and sustainable irrigation services, not only saving water but also reducing costs for the owner. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-68fab6f1e9b043d4baeaf53aa7de00b72023-11-23T09:20:05ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202022-05-01229354910.3390/s22093549Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the IrrigatorJán Jobbágy0Oliver Bartík1Koloman Krištof2Viliam Bárek3Roderik Virágh4Vlastimil Slaný5Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Transport and Bioenergetics, Faculty of Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Adreja Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, SlovakiaInstitute of Agricultural Engineering, Transport and Bioenergetics, Faculty of Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Adreja Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, SlovakiaInstitute of Agricultural Engineering, Transport and Bioenergetics, Faculty of Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Adreja Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, SlovakiaInstitute of Landscape Engineering, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Andreja Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, SlovakiaInstitute of Accounting and Informatics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Trieda Andreja Hlinku 2, 94976 Nitra, SlovakiaDepartment of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Zemědělská 1, 61300 Brno, Czech RepublicThe aim of this paper was to design a device for monitoring the work of irrigation technology (in our case, irrigation by sprinkler). Two devices for monitoring selected irrigation operating parameters for two hose reel irrigation machines were designed. During the monitored period of connection of the equipment to the sprinkler, 15 irrigation doses were carried out for both sprinklers. Irrigation operating characteristics working pressure, hose reel speed and selected weather conditions temperature and humidity were monitored. When evaluating the results, we proved the need to monitor the operation of the sprinkler not only by the coefficient of variation <i>C<sub>v</sub></i>, but also by introducing the coefficient of non-uniformity <i>a</i>. The results obtained indicate variability with respect to a particular irrigation dose and the applicable assessment method. The results were reviewed by one-way <i>ANOVA</i> analysis where observed coefficients and irrigation dose were considered as dependence factors. The results indicate a statistically significant impact of the applied quality coefficient of work and thus the impact of a particular device (<i>p</i> < 0.05, <i>F<sub>crit</sub></i> = 2.77). When evaluating the effect of the included irrigation dose, we also showed a statistically significant effect in both facilities (<i>p</i> < 0.05, <i>F</i> = 1.92). By checking the operation of the hose reel irrigation machine, we managed to successfully apply the proposed classifications, which also perform the function of fault prediction. The proposed facilities show that proper plant operation and timely response can help create more efficient and sustainable irrigation services, not only saving water but also reducing costs for the owner.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/9/3549agricultureautomationirrigationwork qualitywatermonitoring system |
| spellingShingle | Ján Jobbágy Oliver Bartík Koloman Krištof Viliam Bárek Roderik Virágh Vlastimil Slaný Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator Sensors agriculture automation irrigation work quality water monitoring system |
| title | Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator |
| title_full | Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator |
| title_fullStr | Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator |
| title_short | Design of Hardware and Software Equipment for Monitoring Selected Operating Parameters of the Irrigator |
| title_sort | design of hardware and software equipment for monitoring selected operating parameters of the irrigator |
| topic | agriculture automation irrigation work quality water monitoring system |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/9/3549 |
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