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This review of the quantitative electrostatics of field emitters, covering analytical, numerical and 'fitted formula' approaches, is thought the first of its kind in the 100 years of the subject. The review relates chiefly to situations where emitters operate in an electronically ideal manner, and zero-current electrostatics is applicable. Terminology is carefully described and is 'polarity independent', so that the review applies to both field electron and field ion emitters. It also applies more generally to charged, pointed electron-conductors-which exhibit the 'electrostatic lightning-rod effect', but are poorly discussed in general electricity and magnetism literature. Modern electron-conductor electrostatics is an application of the chemical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of electrons. In related theory, the primary role of classical electrostatic potentials (rather than fields) becomes apparent. Space and time limitations have meant that the review cannot be comprehensive in both detail and scope. Rather, it focuses chiefly on the electrostatics of two common basic emitter forms: the needle-shaped emitters used in traditional projection technologies; and the post-shaped emitters often used in modelling large-area multi-emitter electron sources. In the post-on-plane context, we consider in detail both the electrostatics of the single post and the interaction between two identical posts that occurs as a result of electrostatic depolarization (often called 'screening' or 'shielding'). Core to the review are discussions of the 'minimum domain dimensions' method for implementing effective finite-element-method electrostatic simulations, and of the variant of this that leads to very precise estimates of dimensionless field enhancement factors (error typically less than 0.001% in simple situations where analytical comparisons exist). Brief outline discussions, and some core references, are given for each of many 'related considerations' that are relevant to the electrostatic situations, methods and results described. Many areas of field emitter electrostatics are suggested where further research and/or separate mini-reviews would probably be useful.

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The correct operation of the backwashing process in sand filters used in micro irrigation determines directly the effectiveness of the subsequent filtration processes, and consequently the micro irrigation systems maintenance. As backwashing involves the filter bed expansion, the current sand filter design makes it impossible to measure the process. In this sense, this work aims to present a hydraulic characterization methodology of the backwashing process of sand filters used in micro irrigation, evaluating the influence of the sand particle size, the filter bed height, and the sand filter design. The proposed methodology can assist manufacturers in gathering equipment operating information, aiming at its presentation in the product catalogs.•This method article discusses a method of hydraulic evaluation of the backwashing process of sand filters used in micro irrigation.•The method can assist sand filter manufacturers in the correct definition of the equipment's operating parameters.•The method shows the effectiveness of using the filter media pressure loss evaluation in the indirect definition of the minimum fluidisation velocity.

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This paper presents a 3D computational framework for evaluating electrostatic properties of a single field emitter characterized by the hemisphere-on-post geometry. Numerical simulations employed the finite elements method by using Ansys-Maxwell software. Extensive parametric simulations were focused on the threshold distance from which the emitter field enhancement factor (γ) becomes independent from the anode-substrate gap (G). This investigation allowed demonstrating that the ratio between G and the emitter height (h) is a reliable reference for a broad range of emitter dimensions; furthermore, results permitted establishing G/h ≥ 2.2 as the threshold condition for setting the anode without affecting γ.

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Este trabalho teve por objetivo caracterizar e avaliar o desempenho de quatro modelos de gotejadores autocompensantes, frequentemente utilizados nos sistemas de irrigação por gotejamento no Brasil. Para realização do estudo, foi tomada uma amostra de 25 gotejadores de cada modelo. Na avaliação dos respectivos tubos emissores, foram determinados os seguintes parâmetros: (a) vazão média, (b) coeficiente de variação de fabricação, (c) espessura da parede (d), equação característica do gotejador, (e) diâmetro interno do tubo, (f) espaçamento entre emissores, (g) resistência à pressão com água na temperatura ambiente e à temperatura de 40oC, e (h) resistência do tubo à tração com tensão de 160 N e 180 N. As análises mostraram coeficientes de variação de fabricação inferiores a 0,045 para todos os gotejadores (0,07 é o limite máximo, segundo a ABNT NBR ISO 9261). Os expoentes x da equação pressão versus vazão variaram de 0,0082 a 0,0691, classificando-os como autocompensantes. Pelos resultados obtidos, é possível afirmar que nos produtos ensaiados, os quais são utilizados no Brasil pelos irrigantes, apresentaram desempenho hidráulico satisfatório, de acordo com a norma.

This study aimed to characterize and evaluate the performance of four models self-compensating drippers commonly used in drip irrigation systems in Brazil. To perform the study it was taking a sample of 25 emitters of each model. Evaluating their tubes (b) coefficient of manufacturing variation (c) wall thickness, (d) characteristic equation of the dripper, (e) internal diameter of the pipe, (f) spacing between emitters, (g) resistance water pressure at ambient temperature and to 40°C and (h) the tensile strength of the pipe with tension of 160 N and 180 N. The analysis showed variation coefficient of less than 0.045 for all manufacturing drippers (0.07 is maximum according to ABNT NBR ISO 9261). The exponents x of the equation pressure versus discharge ranged from 0.0082 to 0.0691 classifying them as self-compensating. From the results obtained it is clear that the tested products which are used in Brazil and used by irrigators had a satisfactory hydraulic performance in accordance with the standard.

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Este trabalho teve por objetivo caracterizar e avaliar o desempenho de quatro modelos de gotejadores autocompensantes, frequentemente utilizados nos sistemas de irrigação por gotejamento no Brasil. Para realização do estudo, foi tomada uma amostra de 25 gotejadores de cada modelo. Na avaliação dos respectivos tubos emissores, foram determinados os seguintes parâmetros: (a) vazão média, (b) coeficiente de variação de fabricação, (c) espessura da parede (d), equação característica do gotejador, (e) diâmetro interno do tubo, (f) espaçamento entre emissores, (g) resistência à pressão com água na temperatura ambiente e à temperatura de 40oC, e (h) resistência do tubo à tração com tensão de 160 N e 180 N. As análises mostraram coeficientes de variação de fabricação inferiores a 0,045 para todos os gotejadores (0,07 é o limite máximo, segundo a ABNT NBR ISO 9261). Os expoentes x da equação pressão versus vazão variaram de 0,0082 a 0,0691, classificando-os como autocompensantes. Pelos resultados obtidos, é possível afirmar que nos produtos ensaiados, os quais são utilizados no Brasil pelos irrigantes, apresentaram desempenho hidráulico satisfatório, de acordo com a norma.(AU)

This study aimed to characterize and evaluate the performance of four models self-compensating drippers commonly used in drip irrigation systems in Brazil. To perform the study it was taking a sample of 25 emitters of each model. Evaluating their tubes (b) coefficient of manufacturing variation (c) wall thickness, (d) characteristic equation of the dripper, (e) internal diameter of the pipe, (f) spacing between emitters, (g) resistance water pressure at ambient temperature and to 40°C and (h) the tensile strength of the pipe with tension of 160 N and 180 N. The analysis showed variation coefficient of less than 0.045 for all manufacturing drippers (0.07 is maximum according to ABNT NBR ISO 9261). The exponents x of the equation pressure versus discharge ranged from 0.0082 to 0.0691 classifying them as self-compensating. From the results obtained it is clear that the tested products which are used in Brazil and used by irrigators had a satisfactory hydraulic performance in accordance with the standard.(AU)

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The agricultural use of wastewater generated in the processing of cashew nuts enables the rationalization of water use, as well as the minimization of pollution and environmental degradation. The study aimed to analyze the effect of service pressures in the distribution uniformity of drip irrigation units applying treated wastewater from cashew nut industry. The experiment was conducted in split-split plots scheme having the service pressures (70, 140, 210 and 280 kPa) on parcels, the emitters models (G1, G2 and G3) on subplots and the evaluation periods (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 h of operation of the irrigation units) on subsubplots. The treatments were distributed in a completely randomized design with three replications. The coefficient of uniformity of distribution of irrigation units, as well as the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of the effluent were determined every 20 hours of operation the irrigation units to totalize 160 h. The combination of dripper G3 and service pressure of 140 kPa provided excellent levels of distribution uniformity of effluent on irrigation units operating with treated wastewater of cashew nut industry. For application of treated wastewater from cashew nut it is not recommended the use of drippers with low flow rate (? 1.6 L h-1) and labyrinth of greater length (? 58 mm).(AU)

O aproveitamento agrícola das águas residuárias geradas no processamento da castanha de caju possibilita a racionalização do uso da água, bem como a minimização da poluição e da degradação ambiental. O trabalho objetivou analisar o efeito de pressões de serviço na uniformidade de distribuição de unidades de irrigação por gotejamento aplicando água residuária tratada da castanha de caju. O experimento foi montado em esquema de parcelas subsubdivididas, tendo nas parcelas as pressões de serviço (70, 140, 210 e 280 kPa), nas subparcelas os modelos de gotejadores (G1, G2 e G3) e nas subsubparcelas os períodos das avaliações (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 e 160 h de operação das unidades de irrigação). Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com três repetições. O coeficiente de uniformidade de distribuição das unidades de irrigação, bem como as características físicas, químicas e microbiológicas do efluente foram determinadas a cada 20 h de operação das unidades de irrigação até totalizar 160 h. A combinação gotejador G3 e pressão de serviço de 140 kPa proporcionou níveis excelentes da uniformidade de distribuição de efluente nas unidades de irrigação, operando com água residuária tratada da castanha de caju. Para aplicação de água residuária tratada da castanha de caju não é recomendada o uso de gotejadores de baixa vazão nominal (? 1,6 L h-1) e maior comprimento de labirinto (≥ 58 mm).(AU)

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The agricultural use of wastewater generated in the processing of cashew nuts enables the rationalization of water use, as well as the minimization of pollution and environmental degradation. The study aimed to analyze the effect of service pressures in the distribution uniformity of drip irrigation units applying treated wastewater from cashew nut industry. The experiment was conducted in split-split plots scheme having the service pressures (70, 140, 210 and 280 kPa) on parcels, the emitters models (G1, G2 and G3) on subplots and the evaluation periods (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 h of operation of the irrigation units) on subsubplots. The treatments were distributed in a completely randomized design with three replications. The coefficient of uniformity of distribution of irrigation units, as well as the physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of the effluent were determined every 20 hours of operation the irrigation units to totalize 160 h. The combination of dripper G3 and service pressure of 140 kPa provided excellent levels of distribution uniformity of effluent on irrigation units operating with treated wastewater of cashew nut industry. For application of treated wastewater from cashew nut it is not recommended the use of drippers with low flow rate (? 1.6 L h-1) and labyrinth of greater length (? 58 mm).

O aproveitamento agrícola das águas residuárias geradas no processamento da castanha de caju possibilita a racionalização do uso da água, bem como a minimização da poluição e da degradação ambiental. O trabalho objetivou analisar o efeito de pressões de serviço na uniformidade de distribuição de unidades de irrigação por gotejamento aplicando água residuária tratada da castanha de caju. O experimento foi montado em esquema de parcelas subsubdivididas, tendo nas parcelas as pressões de serviço (70, 140, 210 e 280 kPa), nas subparcelas os modelos de gotejadores (G1, G2 e G3) e nas subsubparcelas os períodos das avaliações (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 e 160 h de operação das unidades de irrigação). Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com três repetições. O coeficiente de uniformidade de distribuição das unidades de irrigação, bem como as características físicas, químicas e microbiológicas do efluente foram determinadas a cada 20 h de operação das unidades de irrigação até totalizar 160 h. A combinação gotejador G3 e pressão de serviço de 140 kPa proporcionou níveis excelentes da uniformidade de distribuição de efluente nas unidades de irrigação, operando com água residuária tratada da castanha de caju. Para aplicação de água residuária tratada da castanha de caju não é recomendada o uso de gotejadores de baixa vazão nominal (? 1,6 L h-1) e maior comprimento de labirinto (≥ 58 mm).

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