Kind of infrastructure
Platforms/Labs
Typology
Testing /metrology/ processes
University
Torino (UNITO)
Application / Industrial sector
Agrifood
Energy & environment
Health
Smart technologies
Location
Department
Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
Features
Equipment list
LAB-0185 Main test benches - Crop Protection Technology Laboratory
- Specific test benches used for the certification of sprayers (standards EN ISO 16119, EN ISO 19932 and ISO 28139) and for their functional control (standard EN ISO 16122).
- Wind tunnel for the evaluation of the drift sensitivity of the nozzles.
- Test bench for the evaluation of the potential drift produced by the spray booms (in accordance with ISO 22401).
- Hydraulically operated bench for tilting spayers on four sides to assess the tank residues simulating different operating conditions.
- Bench for the simulation in a controlled environment of the distribution of plant protection products.
LAB-0186 Main Equipment - Crop Protection Technology Laboratory
- Laser diffraction system for dynamic (in flight) measurement of the size of the drops (Malvern Spraytec)
- Measuring units (Testo 400 and Testo 416) for Pitot tube (0-60 m / s) and fan anemometer (0.6-40 m / s)
- Portable fan anemometer (Ecometeo AS 2000) to measure air speed (0-20 m / s)
- Sonic anemometer (TECNO EL) to measure speed (0-40 m / s) and air angle on the horizontal plane
- Sonic anemometer (Gill Instruments) to measure speed (0-40 m / s) and angle of the air on the horizontal and vertical plane
- Precision digital pressure gauge (GE DRUCK DPI 104) to measure pressure up to 70 bar
- Robotic system for automatic analysis of the amount of tracer deposits on sprayed natural (leaves) or artificial surfaces (Petri dishes or other materials like filter clothes)
- Specific test benches used for the certification of sprayers (standards EN ISO 16119, EN ISO 19932 and ISO 28139) and for their functional control (standard EN ISO 16122).
- Wind tunnel for the evaluation of the drift sensitivity of the nozzles.
- Test bench for the evaluation of the potential drift produced by the spray booms (in accordance with ISO 22401).
- Hydraulically operated bench for tilting spayers on four sides to assess the tank residues simulating different operating conditions.
- Bench for the simulation in a controlled environment of the distribution of plant protection products.
LAB-0186 Main Equipment - Crop Protection Technology Laboratory
- Laser diffraction system for dynamic (in flight) measurement of the size of the drops (Malvern Spraytec)
- Measuring units (Testo 400 and Testo 416) for Pitot tube (0-60 m / s) and fan anemometer (0.6-40 m / s)
- Portable fan anemometer (Ecometeo AS 2000) to measure air speed (0-20 m / s)
- Sonic anemometer (TECNO EL) to measure speed (0-40 m / s) and air angle on the horizontal plane
- Sonic anemometer (Gill Instruments) to measure speed (0-40 m / s) and angle of the air on the horizontal and vertical plane
- Precision digital pressure gauge (GE DRUCK DPI 104) to measure pressure up to 70 bar
- Robotic system for automatic analysis of the amount of tracer deposits on sprayed natural (leaves) or artificial surfaces (Petri dishes or other materials like filter clothes)
Available measurements
APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES
- ENAMA / ENTAM certification of the functionality of the pesticide application equipment and their components (for some tests the laboratory is accredited according to ISO 17025 with Accredia accreditation number 1146 L)
- Determination of the size of the drops (in flight), produced by different liquid spraying systems (nozzles) used both in the agricultural and in the industrial sector
- Experiments aimed at evaluating the functional and operational performance of spraying machines and related components
- Experiments aimed at defining new standardized methods (Standards UNI, EN, ISO) of testing and evaluation of crop protection machines and components
- Design and development of prototype spraying machines
- Training courses for obtaining the qualification for inspection and adjustment of the sprayers in use
- Training courses (including international) for employees in the agricultural sector aimed to reduce the risk of point and diffuse pollution of the environment from plant protection products
- ENAMA / ENTAM certification of the functionality of the pesticide application equipment and their components (for some tests the laboratory is accredited according to ISO 17025 with Accredia accreditation number 1146 L)
- Determination of the size of the drops (in flight), produced by different liquid spraying systems (nozzles) used both in the agricultural and in the industrial sector
- Experiments aimed at evaluating the functional and operational performance of spraying machines and related components
- Experiments aimed at defining new standardized methods (Standards UNI, EN, ISO) of testing and evaluation of crop protection machines and components
- Design and development of prototype spraying machines
- Training courses for obtaining the qualification for inspection and adjustment of the sprayers in use
- Training courses (including international) for employees in the agricultural sector aimed to reduce the risk of point and diffuse pollution of the environment from plant protection products
Price list
Rates are defined according to specific requests.
Possibility of on-site measurements
It is possible to access the infrastructure by reservation, accompanied by authorized staff, and / or send samples for analysis (without directly accessing the structure). The technical feasibility of the requested experiments.
Other relevant information
Other contacts:
Paolo Balsari: paolo.balsari@unito.it
Paolo Balsari: paolo.balsari@unito.it
Contact
Person name
Fabrizio Stefano GIOELLI
Email
cpt.disafa@unito.it