Sprayer Specifications

Question 1

Title?

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PNS/BAFS 311:2022 Knapsack Sprayer - Specifications

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device which separates materials larger than a pre-determined size from the spray liquid

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filter/strainer

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self-contained sprayer carried on the operator’s back or shoulder by means of straps or a strap

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knapsack sprayer

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power-operated knapsack sprayer which uses an electric motor-powered pump to generate pressure to atomize and/or transport the spray

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electric-motor driven knapsack sprayer

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continuous manually-operated knapsack sprayer which uses a lever-operated pump to pressurize the spray liquid in the tank for application through hydraulic energy nozzle

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lever-operated knapsack sprayer

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manually-operated knapsack sprayer which pressurizes the tank using air before spraying

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knapsack compression sprayer

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power-operated knapsack sprayer which uses an engine-powered pump to generate pressure to atomize and/or transport the spray

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engine-driven knapsack sprayer

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combination of a lever and electric-motor driven knapsack sprayer

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dual knapsack sprayer

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device used to form droplets from a spray liquid

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nozzle

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component of the sprayer that evens out the fluctuations of the fluid pressure and induces more uniform flow of the sprayed liquid

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pressure chamber

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operating pressure recommended by the manufacturer

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rated operating pressure

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reservoir or chamber which contains the spray liquid

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spray tank

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volume indicated by the maximum filling level marked on the spray tank, expressed in liters (L)

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tank nominal volume

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maximum allowable volume of the liquid to fill the spray tank, expressed in liters (L), also known as tank capacity or sprayer capacity

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total volume

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Manually - operated knapsack sprayer

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Compression, Lever - operated or continuous

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A knapsack sprayer that operates by means of one time compression per spray.

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Compression

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A knapsack sprayer that operates by means of continuous compression when spraying.

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Lever-operated or continuous

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Power - operated knapsack sprayer

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Electric motor-driven, Engine-driven

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A knapsack sprayer that operates by means of pressurization of the spray liquid through an electric-powered pump.

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Electric motor-driven

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Knapsack sprayer that operates by means of pressurization of the spray liquid through an engine-powered pump.

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Engine-driven

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Knapsack sprayer that operates by means of either continuous manual pumping or electric motor-powered pump pressurization.

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Dual

Question 22

Title?

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PNS/BAFS 360:2023 Multi - Rotor Remotely Aircraft - Powered Sprayer - Specifications

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person who manipulates or maneuvers the flight controls of an RPA (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-Department of Transportation

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controller

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amount of formulation applied per hectare

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field application rate

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time that the aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to rest after it is parked with engine or motor shut down

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flight time

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self-contained sprayer used to apply pesticide and foliar fertilizer in liquid form, mounted and operated using RPA

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multi-rotor RPA-powered sprayer RPA-powered sprayer sprayer

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volume indicated by the maximum filling level marked on the spray tank, expressed in liters (L)

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nominal volume

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device used to form droplets from a spray liquid

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nozzle

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unmanned aircraft which is piloted from a remote pilot station

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remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)

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rotating device with blades projecting from a hub

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rotor

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droplet size where half of the volume of the spray is in larger droplet sizes and half in smaller droplet sizes

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volume median diameter (VMD)

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An RPA-powered sprayer which uses four propellers to facilitate movement

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Four-rotor

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An RPA-powered sprayer which uses six propellers to facilitate movement

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Six-rotor

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An RPA-powered sprayer which uses eight propellers to facilitate movement

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Eight-rotor

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A type of RPA-powered sprayer that uses batteries as source of power to lift, navigate, and operate the application of fertilizers and spraying of pesticides.

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Electric-motor driven

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A type of RPA-powered sprayer that uses fuel as source of power to lift, navigate, and operate the application of fertilizers and spraying of pesticides.

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Engine-driven

Question 37

Title?

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PNS/BAFS 375:2023 Agricultural Power Sprayer - Specifications

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equipment powered by electricity or engine used to spray liquid such as chemical solution and/or water to a certain height

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Agricultural Power Sprayer (APS)

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non-volumetric pump in which the flow of the liquid is achieved by means of one or more impellers

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centrifugal pump

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shut-off valve valve used to regulate the flow of liquid

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cut-off valve

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metallic tube that connects the nozzle to the spray hose of APS

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lance

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device on the tip of lance where the chemical solution and/or water is sprayed out

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nozzle

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volumetric pump in which the flow of the liquid is achieved by means of the positive displacement

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positive displacement pump

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valve which opens automatically when the spraying pressure reaches a pre-determined value

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pressure relief valve

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electric motor or internal combustion engine used to run or power the machine

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prime mover

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lance with handle and quick acting cut-off valve

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spray gun

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liquid tank container or chamber of the sprayer which contains the spray liquid

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spray tank

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filter device which separates materials larger than a pre-determined mesh size from the spray liquid

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strainer

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droplet size where half of the volume of the spray is in larger droplet sizes and half in smaller droplet sizes

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volume median diameter (VMD)