Images are revolutionising the way we sense and characterise the environment by offering
higher spatial and temporal coverage in ungauged environments at competitive costs. In this …

As a key component of a drip irrigation system, the performance of the drip irrigation emitters
is mainly determined by the flow channel structures and structural parameters. In this study …

The centre of the vortex within the drip irrigation emitter easily forms a low‐speed or zero‐
velocity zone, which easily causes sediment deposition and blocks the narrow channel of …

To improve the irrigation quality and anti-clogging performance of the emitter, it is necessary
to design and optimize its flow channel structure. The shunt-hedging drip irrigation emitter …

Highlights•The Realisable k-ε model provides best result for simulation.•Velocity fields and
profiles are presented along the stellate labyrinth channel.•Turbulence properties of flow …

As drip irrigation develops rapidly worldwide, the need for a standardized method to
evaluate emitters' clogging sensitivity is reinforced. Methodologies for evaluating the …

Vigorously developing efficient water-saving agricultural technologies using the Yellow
River Water is an important way to achieve sustainable use of water resources. In order to …

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques have become an important tool for
investigating and predicting flow behavior in many industrial and engineering processes. In …

Leaf vein drip irrigation emitter is a new type of drip irrigation emitter. The flow channel
achieves energy dissipation through flow diversion, turning, and sudden contraction. In this …

Highlights Optimal structural parameters of emitters are determined using inferior water
sources. Hydraulic performance and anti-clogging ability of emitter are studied …