Reservoirs in the air
A hot, drier wind blows over the steppe, orchards and vineyards, and the sun is mercilessly scorching. The ground is covered with a mournful grid of cracks. The leaves are falling powerlessly...
How to water parched fields and gardens if there are no large bodies of water nearby? Professor N. Kholin, who is working on solving this problem, spoke about his interesting experiences.
Back in 1936, the Soviet scientist V. Tugarinov conducted a convincing experiment. A small sand pyramid was built on the territory of the agricultural academy. A vertical trunk ran from its top to its base, connecting at the foot with inclined pipes. The temperature and pressure inside the hill were lower than in the surrounding environment, and the warm outside air gravity flowed into the mine, on the cold walls of which dew appeared. It was accumulating more and more. Eventually, it started flowing through the pipes. The "water factory" produced more moisture the hotter the weather became. The calculation showed that if an installation with a condensing surface of one square kilometer operates under the sky of Crimea, then in ten hours in summer it will be able to capture 4,500 cubic meters of water!
This idea of Professor Tugarinov fascinated engineer G. Shendrikov and me. We understood that it was not enough to irrigate the parched land: surface watering could not benefit, but harm the plants. With rapid evaporation, a crust forms on the soil — an obstacle to air penetration to the roots. And they will get very little moisture. It is known that the great transformer of nature, Ivan Michurin, clearly proved how well deep-feeding works on plants. On this basis, we decided to test deep watering by bringing moisture closer to the roots. This is how the idea of a hydraulic drill was born.
...A tanker truck drove onto the field. Pressurized water rushed through a hose to a hydraulic drill, a long piece of water pipe with a steel tip. The tip touched the ground near the stem of the vine. In a few seconds, the drill went into a blurred hole to a depth of 60 centimeters. A meager ration of only four liters of water was injected into the root feeding area. Then the same was done with other plants.
After 10 hours, an incision of the soil showed that there were no longer four, but 15 liters of water under the bushes! Two days later, the amount of it increased even more. This means that condensation hills are not needed. The drill-laid trunk turns into an individual "water factory" for each plant.
It is estimated that in the Central Strip of the USSR, several large freshwater reservoirs "fly" over a 100-kilometer-long section at a five-meter wind speed per day
. We believe that it is the hydraulic drills that are able to "land" them.
For example, what happened in Crimea during the 1957 drought. The soil was parched. The mature vines drooped, and the leaves began to turn yellow and wither. It was even more difficult for the young vineyards. Planted on 15,000 hectares, they have barely gained strength. The root system of the plants was not yet strong enough, and the drought threatened to destroy them. Surface irrigation of one hectare would require 800 cubic meters of water. It was impossible to get it in such quantity among the sultry steppe. Then the winegrowers used hydraulic drills. Each bush received only four liters of moisture, the rest was provided by condensed air vapor. After a few days, the plantations became unrecognizable.
Using a hydraulic drill, it is possible to introduce nutrients dissolved in water, poisons acting on weeds and pests into the soil. At the same time, the yield is almost doubled.
The hydraulic drill is also convenient for planting plants. In Odessa and other regions, this method was used in 1959 when laying new vineyards on an area of 100,000 hectares, and the work cost four times cheaper than usual. In the wells washed out by the water jet, the cuttings took root well, they gained the ability to bear fruit earlier.
The hydraulic drill is also used in the drainage of swamps and in the fight against salinization of lands.
Continuing our research work in the team of the All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Mechanization, we have created a set of prototypes of machines for hydraulic drilling, fertilizing and planting various crops. Up to 360 steel drills are located on the rotating shaft of one of the machines, through which nutrients and "vaccines" against various plant diseases will be injected into the soil simultaneously with watering. Towed by tractors, such vehicles will travel through the fields during the dry season, bringing withering vegetation back to life.
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How to water parched fields and gardens if there are no large bodies of water nearby? Professor N. Kholin, who is working on solving this problem, spoke about his interesting experiences.
Back in 1936, the Soviet scientist V. Tugarinov conducted a convincing experiment. A small sand pyramid was built on the territory of the agricultural academy. A vertical trunk ran from its top to its base, connecting at the foot with inclined pipes. The temperature and pressure inside the hill were lower than in the surrounding environment, and the warm outside air gravity flowed into the mine, on the cold walls of which dew appeared. It was accumulating more and more. Eventually, it started flowing through the pipes. The "water factory" produced more moisture the hotter the weather became. The calculation showed that if an installation with a condensing surface of one square kilometer operates under the sky of Crimea, then in ten hours in summer it will be able to capture 4,500 cubic meters of water!
This idea of Professor Tugarinov fascinated engineer G. Shendrikov and me. We understood that it was not enough to irrigate the parched land: surface watering could not benefit, but harm the plants. With rapid evaporation, a crust forms on the soil — an obstacle to air penetration to the roots. And they will get very little moisture. It is known that the great transformer of nature, Ivan Michurin, clearly proved how well deep-feeding works on plants. On this basis, we decided to test deep watering by bringing moisture closer to the roots. This is how the idea of a hydraulic drill was born.
...A tanker truck drove onto the field. Pressurized water rushed through a hose to a hydraulic drill, a long piece of water pipe with a steel tip. The tip touched the ground near the stem of the vine. In a few seconds, the drill went into a blurred hole to a depth of 60 centimeters. A meager ration of only four liters of water was injected into the root feeding area. Then the same was done with other plants.
After 10 hours, an incision of the soil showed that there were no longer four, but 15 liters of water under the bushes! Two days later, the amount of it increased even more. This means that condensation hills are not needed. The drill-laid trunk turns into an individual "water factory" for each plant.
It is estimated that in the Central Strip of the USSR, several large freshwater reservoirs "fly" over a 100-kilometer-long section at a five-meter wind speed per day
. We believe that it is the hydraulic drills that are able to "land" them.
For example, what happened in Crimea during the 1957 drought. The soil was parched. The mature vines drooped, and the leaves began to turn yellow and wither. It was even more difficult for the young vineyards. Planted on 15,000 hectares, they have barely gained strength. The root system of the plants was not yet strong enough, and the drought threatened to destroy them. Surface irrigation of one hectare would require 800 cubic meters of water. It was impossible to get it in such quantity among the sultry steppe. Then the winegrowers used hydraulic drills. Each bush received only four liters of moisture, the rest was provided by condensed air vapor. After a few days, the plantations became unrecognizable.
Using a hydraulic drill, it is possible to introduce nutrients dissolved in water, poisons acting on weeds and pests into the soil. At the same time, the yield is almost doubled.
The hydraulic drill is also convenient for planting plants. In Odessa and other regions, this method was used in 1959 when laying new vineyards on an area of 100,000 hectares, and the work cost four times cheaper than usual. In the wells washed out by the water jet, the cuttings took root well, they gained the ability to bear fruit earlier.
The hydraulic drill is also used in the drainage of swamps and in the fight against salinization of lands.
Continuing our research work in the team of the All-Union Scientific Research Institute of Agricultural Mechanization, we have created a set of prototypes of machines for hydraulic drilling, fertilizing and planting various crops. Up to 360 steel drills are located on the rotating shaft of one of the machines, through which nutrients and "vaccines" against various plant diseases will be injected into the soil simultaneously with watering. Towed by tractors, such vehicles will travel through the fields during the dry season, bringing withering vegetation back to life.
We are dreaming now of the time when hydroboats will help to reclaim huge areas from deserts in order to return them to man flourishing. In the competitive world of online betting, standout promotions make all the difference. Entering the 1win promo code today when you create your account on 1win grants you a massive 500% welcome bonus up to $1025. This reward is ideal for both sports enthusiasts and casino players looking to maximize their first deposit. Benefit from quick withdrawals, secure transactions, and an intuitive mobile experience. Dive into cricket betting, football, tennis, or try your luck in the vibrant casino lobby.
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