Methodology to Evaluate Dripper Sensitivity to Clogging due to Solid Particles: An Assessment

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Experimental set-up. (a) Lateral view of the testing bench: water tank; (2) mixer; (3) cast iron pump; (4) 595-μm screen filter; (5) gate valve used to set the testing pressure; (6) gate valve used to set the flow at the gutter upper part; (7) manometer; (8) collector; (9) dripper; (10) sprinkler nozzle. (b) Top view of the testing bench.

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