The driving methods of the reel irrigation equipment include: water turbine drive, electric drive, internal combustion engine drive, hydraulic system drive, etc. This article mainly focuses on the working principle of the water turbine-driven reel sprinkler irrigation machine. It is driven by the pressurized water for sprinkling irrigation to make the water turbine rotate. Then, it drives the winch to rotate through the speed-changing device, and pulls the tractor head to move and sprinkle automatically. Specifically, the water turbine uses the water flow and pressure to make the turbine rotate rapidly, driving the gearbox and chain to transmit power to the reel, thus realizing the winding and recovery functions of the reel. This design enables the sprinkler irrigation machine to work in farmlands of different scales and sizes, and it is easy to operate, saving labor and time.
Components and Their Functions
- Chassis: The chassis connects the two wheels and bears the entire weight of the machine. It can drive the whole machine to move through the traction equipment. The upper part of the chassis is connected to the slewing bearing of the sprinkler irrigation machine to achieve a 360-degree rotation of the reel.
- PE Coiled Pipe: Made of new materials from PetroChina, it has the characteristics of good flexibility, wear resistance, tensile strength, and impact resistance. It is used for water transportation and pulling the sprinkler cart for recovery.
- Reel: Used for storing and winding the coiled pipe. Through the power of the water turbine, it drives the gearbox and chain to transmit to the reel, realizing the winding and recovery of the coiled pipe.
- Water Turbine: It uses the water flow and pressure to drive the turbine to rotate, and then drives the gearbox and chain to transmit power to the reel. Easton Machinery Company adopts the Italian CASELLA impact water turbine directly connected to a 4-speed gearbox, which is suitable for various models of sprinkler irrigation machines, and it is sturdy, durable, and has a long service life.
- Gearbox Device: With 4-speed adjustment, it has a simple operation method and a compact structure.
- Sprinkler Cart: It is recovered under the traction of the PE pipe, realizing uniform backward recovery while sprinkling and irrigating.
The Economic Benefits of the Reel-Type Sprinkler Irrigation Machine
The reel type sprinkler irrigation machine not only brings high efficiency and convenience to agricultural production but also shows significant advantages in the economic aspect. Its unique sprinkling irrigation method and free movement characteristics make the irrigation process more efficient, thus saving a large amount of water resources. At the same time, this sprinkler irrigation machine also reduces the labor intensity of farmers, improves work efficiency, and further promotes the modernization process of agricultural production. In many countries, including Germany, Austria, the five Central Asian countries, Russia, Africa, etc., the widespread application of the reel-type sprinkler irrigation machine has proven its excellent performance in terms of economic benefits.
- High Efficiency and Water Saving: Compared with the traditional flood irrigation in the fields, the reel-type sprinkler irrigation machine shows a higher water-saving effect. It can effectively reduce the deep seepage loss of water, thereby improving the irrigation efficiency and the utilization rate of water resources. According to actual tests, flood irrigation in the fields requires 1500-3000 cubic meters of water per hectare, while after using the reel-type sprinkler irrigation machine, only 525 cubic meters of water are needed per hectare.
- Farmland Saving: The application of sprinkler irrigation technology has improved the utilization rate of farmland. Compared with surface irrigation, it can save at least 7% of the farmland. According to the calculation of agricultural experts, after using the reel-type sprinkler irrigation machine for irrigation, field crops and vegetable crops can increase their income by 90 US dollars and 200 US dollars per hectare respectively.
- Yield Increase through Timely Irrigation: The sprinkler irrigation machine can provide a stable irrigation guarantee, improve the field irrigation conditions, and thus promote the yield increase of crops. Field crops can increase their yield by more than 10% every year, and vegetable crops can increase their yield by more than 20% every year, significantly increasing farmers' income.
- Labor Saving: Compared with the traditional surface irrigation, the reel-type sprinkler irrigation machine can save two labor forces every year, greatly reducing the labor consumption.
It has a wide range of adaptability, strong climbing ability, and is convenient to move. It is specially designed for small and medium-sized farmlands. The reel type sprinkler irrigation machine of Easton Machinery Company is not only helpful for soil and water conservation but also can effectively prevent deep soil seepage and salinization. Through its unique sprinkling irrigation method, it can easily create a microclimate in the field, thus protecting the soil structure and avoiding soil erosion. It is particularly suitable for the irrigation of strip-shaped plots ranging from 5 hectares to 20 hectares.
