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Comparative Evaluation of Mechanical and Pneumatic Mixers in Fertigation Systems Regarding Homogeneity and Energy Efficiency
Applied Fruit Science 2025 Cilt 67 Sayı 5
Scopus Eşleşmesi Bulundu
67
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Scopus Yazarları: Hasan Kırılmaz, Nuri Orhan, Mehmet Kurt
Özet
Efficient nutrient management through fertigation is a key requirement in modern fruit cultivation, as it directly influences yield, quality, and resource use efficiency. Uniform mixing of fertilizers within fertigation tanks is essential for ensuring consistent nutrient delivery, yet limited research has compared the performance of different mixing technologies. This study presents a comparative evaluation of a mechanical vertical shaft mixer (VSM) and three pneumatic mixers (B1, B2, B3), focusing on mixing efficiency, energy consumption, and operational performance. Experiments were conducted in a 1.5-ton vertical tank using an ammonium sulfate solution, and key performance indicators included pH and electrical conductivity (EC) stabilization time, mixing uniformity, and power usage. The mechanical mixer (VSM) achieved the target pH (6.98) and EC (27,100 µS/cm) in 190 and 250 s, respectively, whereas pneumatic mixers required 480–790 s. Energy analysis showed that the VSM had the lowest average power demand (0.414 ± 0.017 kW), while B1 recorded the highest (1.494 ± 0.005 kW). Although vortex formation was observed during VSM operation, simple design adjustments (e.g., tank geometry and vortex suppression) may mitigate this limitation. Overall, the findings indicate that mechanical mixers offer superior efficiency for high-frequency fertigation systems, providing faster and more homogeneous nutrient preparation with lower energy costs. These results have direct implications for improving the sustainability and reliability of large-scale fruit production systems.
Anahtar Kelimeler (Scopus)
Ammonium sulfate Energy efficiency Fertilization in fruit growing Fertilization in irrigation Mixing efficiency pH and electrical conductivity

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ammonium sulfate Energy efficiency Fertilization in fruit growing Fertilization in irrigation Mixing efficiency pH and electrical conductivity

Makale Bilgileri

Dergi Applied Fruit Science
ISSN 2948-2623
Yıl 2025 / 9. ay
Cilt / Sayı 67 / 5
Makale Türü Özgün Makale
Hakemlik Hakemli
Endeks SCI-Expanded
JCR Quartile Q3
TEŞV Puanı 54,00
Yayın Dili İngilizce
Kapsam Uluslararası
Toplam Yazar 3 kişi
Erişim Türü Elektronik
Erişim Linki Makaleye Git
Alan Ziraat, Orman ve Su Ürünleri Temel Alanı Tarım Makineleri ve Teknolojileri Mühendisliği Fertilization in irrigation · Mixing efficiency · Energy efficiency · Fertilization in fruit growing · pH and electrical conductivity · Ammonium sulfate

YÖKSİS Yazar Kaydı

Yazar Adı ORHAN NURİ,KURT MEHMET,KIRILMAZ HASAN
YÖKSİS ID 8805963

Metrikler

JCR Quartile Q3
TEŞV Puanı 54,00
Yazar Sayısı 3