OVER TREE COOLING FOR ORCHARDS

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document discusses the use of over tree sprinkler systems for evaporative cooling in fruit tree orchards. These systems help in reducing sun damage, enhancing color development in certain apple varieties, and providing frost protection.

Specifications: Over tree sprinkler systems are installed on center leader or open vee trellising and complement the primary irrigation methods like drip or micro sprinklers. They are suitable for use under protective netting.

Sprinkler Options: The document highlights two types of sprinklers: Opal and Super 10, which are recommended for over tree cooling systems. Performance tables for both types are provided, detailing nozzle color, pressure (P), flow rate (Q), and diameter (D).

Performance Tables:

Opal Sprinklers: Available in blue, yellow, green, and red nozzles with varying flow rates and diameters.
Super 10 Sprinklers: Includes swivel nozzles with different colors and sizes, offering various flow rates and diameters.

Design Examples: The document provides examples of irrigation and cooling system setups, including control valves and sub-main systems.

Contact Information: For further details, contact NaanDanJain Australia Pty. Ltd. at their Dandenong office.

Catalog excerpts

FOR ORCHARDS Over tree sprinkler systems for evaporative cooling, enhancing colour development and frost protection in fruit tree orchards. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. NAANDANJAIN Irrigation

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Direct sunlight on fruit together with high ambient temperature has the potential to cause sun damage. Over tree sprinkler systems are used to reduce the temperature of the fruit and leaves via evaporative cooling and can therefore help reduce the incidence of sun damage. Over tree systems are installed on centre leader or open vee trellising and are generally in addition to the principal irrigation method which may be drip or micro sprinklers. With correct sprinkler selection the system is suitable for use under protective netting. The over tree sprinkler system can also be used to help develop...

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OPAL & SUPER 10 EXAMPLES Trellis Cover DESIGN EXAMPLE Irrigation System Sub-main Cooling System Sub-main Over Tree Cooling System Under Tree Irrigation System (e.g. Hurricane Micro Sprinkler) Irrigation System Control Valve Cooling System Control Valve For further information please contact NaanDanJain. © 2013 NaanDanJain Ltd. All rights reserved. All specifications are subject to change without notice. NaanDanJain Australia Pty. Ltd. 214-216 Hammond Rd, Dandenong, VIC. 3175 Ph: 03 97671222 Fax: 03 9767 1223 E-mail: [email protected] www.naandanjain.c

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