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

Figure 3

Blockage of the flow path due to the aggregation of fine particles drippers A1 ((a) and (b)). Deposition of big particles within drippers A1 (c). Deposition of particles at the labyrinth inlet and at channel corners for drippers B2 ((d) and (e)). Deposition of particles within B2 due to the molding imperfections of drippers (f).

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