Wind machines: 90 and 15 bhp machines compared for frost protection at Riverside

Brooks, F; Rhoades, D; Leonard, A

Wind machines: 90 and 15 bhp machines compared for frost protection at Riverside

Authors

F. A. Brooks
D. G. Rhoades
A. S. Leonard

Authors Affiliations

F. A. Brooks is Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis; D. G. Rhoades is Assistant Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis; A. S. Leonard is Specialist in Agricultural Engineering, University of California College of Agriculture, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 6(8):7-8. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n08p7. August 1952.

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Abstract

Frost protection tests in the winter of 1951-52 at Riverside were run in 36 nights with wind machines of 15 bhp—brake horsepower—90 bhp, and 100 bhp engine driving a 33' diameter propeller.

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