Radiation
Frost and
Advective Freeze Control
The
Frost Dragon is inexpensive to run, consuming
approximately 2.8 lbs. of propane per hour acre. Four
to five hours of operation can be achieved on 400 lbs.
of propane. One machine can cover up to 20 acres
with the proper application pattern. It works in its
own micro-climate. The temperature inside the area
treated is independent from the outside temperature.
The strategy is to start with a temperature 4 degrees
or 5 degrees above the damaging temperature for the
type of crop and maintain that temperature. The Frost
Dragon not only protects against frost damage, it also
increases the fruit setting by managing temperatures
during blossoming. It can also help to avoid dew by
raising the temperature above the "dew point" and
reducing moisture. Frost Dragon utilizes a centrifugal
fan with twin volutes, providing a warm air reach of
160 to 250 feet. The twin blanket of warm air provides
the best frost protection available.
Inexpensive
to run, con- One
machine can protect Requires
as little as 45 hp Works
against advective Provides
a layer of pro-
suming approx. 2.8 lbs. of
propane per hour acre.
up
to 20 acres.
to operate (at the PTO).
freeze and radiation frost.
tection for trees or crops.
The Lazo Frost Dragon can be used to protect most crops such as fruit trees, citrus, nuts, blueberries, vegetables, Christmas trees and nurseries. This frost protection machine is capable of controlling both advective freeze and radiation frost caused by large mass of cold and soil cooling during clear nights. The Frost Dragon blows a stream of warm air left and right while the tractor is moving through the field. The two streams of air are aerodynamically clean, without turbulence, allowing penetration into the cold air mass, forming a warm air layer at the height of the trees or crops. This is a great advantage over other methods because a warm air bag or inversion layer forms at the height of the trees where it needs to be in order to provide the frost control protection.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions..............................
96"L x 48"Hx64"W
Empty
Weight.................................... 1,000 lbs.
Loaded
Weight................................... 1,600 lbs.
(with
4 propane cylinders)
Centrifugal
Fan................................ Direct Drive
Gearbox..............................................
2-Speed
3-pt.
Hitch (mounted)....................... Category II
Fuel
Consumption........................ 75 lbs. per hour
Swath
Widths............... 160 to 250 ft. (each side)
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