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New Atomizer Developments in the Hungarian Aviation Service 1
Author(s) -
PETTENKOFFER S.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.1983.tb01633.x
Subject(s) - drum , aviation , aeronautics , service (business) , engineering , fixed wing , mechanical engineering , range (aeronautics) , manufacturing engineering , environmental science , aerospace engineering , business , wing , marketing
In the practice of aerial application of chemicals in Hungary, the need arose in the mid‐70's to solve the spray atomization problem for the ULV range. First experiments were carried out with imported equipment, in view of the lack of Hungarian‐manufactured equipment. Unfavourable practical experiences impelled the Air Service in Hungary to develop and manufacture new spraying equipment, specially adapted to local requirements. The Unirot‐4 electrically driven rotary drum became the first successful atomizer, which was put into large‐scale operation in recent years. This multi‐purpose spraying equipment is now essential on helicopters used for ULV and LV applications. The X‐2 fan‐driven rotary drum is being developed for fixed‐wing aircraft.