Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems

Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems
Author: Glenn J. Hoffman
Publisher: American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9781892769640

"This edition provides the latest technology in the design of surface, sprinkler, and microirrigation systems along with basic information about soils and current information on estimating crop water requirements. New chapters have been added on planning systems, environmental issues, efficiency and uniformity, chemigation, and use of wastewater for irrigation."--Preface

Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems

Design and Operation of Farm Irrigation Systems
Author: Marvin E. Jensen
Publisher: American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers
Total Pages: 856
Release: 1983
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

The role of irrigation in food and fiber production; Farm resources and system selection; Soil water; Salinity in irrigated agriculture; Water requirements; Drainage requirements and systems; Land shaping requirements; Farm water delivery systems; Farm pumps; Farm water distribution systems; Hydraulics of surface irrigation; Design and operation of gravity or surface systems; Fluid dynamics of sprinkler systems; Design and operation of sprinkler systems; Design and operation of trickle (drip) sustems; Evaluating irrigation systems and practices; Irrigation water management.

Irrigation Manual

Irrigation Manual
Author: Andreas Savva
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org
Total Pages:
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789250065236

This manual (most of whose modules were originally published 2001-2002) aims at strengthening various aspects of irrigation development, mainly emphasizing the engineering, agronomic and economic aspects of smallholder irrigation, in view of the limited practical references available in this area. It also introduces the irrigation practitioner to the social, health and environmental aspects, providing a bridge between the various disciplines involved in irrigation development.--Publisher's description.

Management of Water Use in Agriculture

Management of Water Use in Agriculture
Author: Kenneth K. Tanji
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 364278562X

As the world population increases, there is increasing competition for waterquantity as well as quality. Provided here is an up-to-date perspective on Available Water Resources (Part I), Water Conservation and Technology inAgricultural Systems (Part II), Problem Water Uses and Treatment (Part III),and Management and Policy Evaluation (Part IV). The book is an invaluable source of information for water resource planners, managers and policy makers, researchers and students, and irrigationists.

Handbook on Pressurized Irrigation Techniques

Handbook on Pressurized Irrigation Techniques
Author: Andreas Phocaides
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2007
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789251058176

Increasing the efficiency of water use and enhancing agricultural water productivity at all levels of the production chains are becoming priorities in a growing number of countries. In particular, shifting to modern on-farm irrigation practices can contribute to a substantial increase in both water use efficiency and water productivity. The objective of this handbook is to provide a practical guide on the use of pressurized irrigation techniques to farmers, irrigation technicians, and extension workers in the field. In this second edition, the handbook has been considerably revised, including new chapters on low-cost drip irrigation and pipe distribution systems for smallholders.--Publisher's description.

Microirrigation for Crop Production

Microirrigation for Crop Production
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2006-09-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080465811

Microirrigation has become the fastest growing segment of the irrigation industry worldwide and has the potential to increase the quality of food supply through improved water fertilizer efficiency. This book is meant to update the text "Trickle Irrigation, Design, Operation and Management". This text offers the most current understanding of the management criteria needed to obtain maximum water and fertilization efficiency.* Presents a detailed explanation of system design, operation, and management specific to various types of MI systems* Analyzes proper use of irrigation technology and its effect to increase efficiency* Provides an understanding to the basic science needed to comprehend operation and management* Over 150 figures of designs and charts of systems including, surface drip, subsurface drip, spray/microsprinkler, and more

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Author: Peter Waller
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 747
Release: 2015-11-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319056999

This textbook focuses specifically on the combined topics of irrigation and drainage engineering. It emphasizes both basic concepts and practical applications of the latest technologies available. The design of irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications programs are explained for both graduate and undergraduate students and practicing engineers. The book emphasizes environmental protection, economics, and engineering design processes. It includes detailed chapters on irrigation economics, soils, reference evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration, pipe flow, pumps, open-channel flow, groundwater, center pivots, turf and landscape, drip, orchards, wheel lines, hand lines, surfaces, greenhouse hydroponics, soil water movement, drainage systems design, drainage and wetlands contaminant fate and transport. It contains summaries, homework problems, and color photos. The book draws from the fields of fluid mechanics, soil physics, hydrology, soil chemistry, economics, and plant sciences to present a broad interdisciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in irrigation and drainage systems design.