Irrigation Principles. Theory and Application

Irrigation Principles. Theory and Application
Author: Raphael Muli Wambua
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3668919984

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2019 in the subject Agrarian Studies, grade: 1.0, Egerton University, language: English, abstract: Irrigation Principles (Theory and Application) is a text book intended for students and instructors in University or higher education for Certificate, Diploma and Degree students in a number of courses such as Irrigation and Drainage, Agricultural Engineering, General Agriculture, Agricultural Education and Extension, Horticulture, Water Resources Engineering, applied irrigation engineering and other allied professions. The content of the text book has been presented in a lucid style, arranged in coherent sequence that adheres to University and higher education curriculum. This makes the book suitable for relaxed reading. For the calculations, worked examples have been solved in a way of illustration and details are presented. Each chapter is concluded with the examples and review questions for the readers to expound on subject knowledge. For the purpose of improvement, any criticism from students, trainers and practitioners will be thankfully received by the author.

Irrigation Management

Irrigation Management
Author: Martin Burton
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845935160

In many countries irrigated agriculture consumes a large proportion of the available water resources, often over 70% of the total. There is considerable pressure to release water for other uses and, as a sector, irrigated agriculture will have to increase the efficiency and productivity of its water use. This is particularly true for manually operated irrigation systems managed by government agencies, which provide water for a large number of users on small landholdings and represent 60% of the total irrigated area worldwide. Drawing on the author's 30 years of experience in some 28 countries, this book offers knowledge of the management of irrigation and drainage systems, including traditional technical areas of systems operation and maintenance, and expanding managerial, institutional and organizational aspects. Chapters provide guidelines to improve management, operation and maintenance processes, which move management thinking out of traditional public-sector mindsets to a more customer-focused, performance-oriented service delivery. As a practical guide to improve efficiency and productivity in irrigated agriculture, this book will be essential reading for irrigation managers and technicians as well as students and policy makers in water management, agriculture and sustainable development.

Principles of Irrigation, 3rd Edition

Principles of Irrigation, 3rd Edition
Author: Irrigation Association
Publisher:
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781935324126

This manual covers the theory and application of irrigation principles. Chapters address system types; soil, plants and water; precipitation rates; uniformity concepts; scheduling; backflow prevention; pipe and fittings; hydraulics; pumps; and electric principles and wire sizing. Extensive appendices include a glossary, tables, formulas and more. Manual for Principles of Irrigation class. Certified Landscape Water Manager exam reference. Third Edition includes an index.

Irrigation Engineering

Irrigation Engineering
Author: Balram Panigrahi
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2021-08-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9390175135

This text book is designed to guide students from a basic knowledge of soil, water, plant, hydrologic and hydraulics to the state-of-the-art of irrigation system design, planning and management. The book will be helpful to the students of Agriculture, Agricultural and Civil Engineering and other related fields.The book is written in simple and lucid languages which will make the students interesting in reading the book and understanding the concept of farm irrigation very effectively. The book is written covering the entire syllabus of Irrigation Engineering which is taught in various State Agricultural Universities and is written as per the recommended syllabus of fifth Deans' Committee meeting of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.The book will not only be helpful to the students at under-graduate and post-graduate level, but also will be a helping tool for all practicing irrigation engineers, agriculturists, design engineers, researchers, extension personnel and all others who are directly or indirectly associated with irrigation science and engineering.

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.

Management Strategies for Water Use Efficiency and Micro Irrigated Crops

Management Strategies for Water Use Efficiency and Micro Irrigated Crops
Author: Megh R. Goyal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429594062

Management Strategies for Water Use Efficiency and Micro Irrigated Crops presents new research and technologies for making better use of water resources for agricultural purposes. The chapters focus on better management to improve allocation and irrigation water efficiency and look at performance factors as well. Chapters look at irrigation technology, environmental conditions, and scheduling of water application. One section of the book focuses on water management in the cultivation of sugarcane, a very important industrial crop used in many fields. Other sections are devoted to principles and challenging technologies, water use efficiency for drip-irrigated crops, performance of fertigated rice under micro irrigation, and evaluation of performance of drip-irrigated crops. This valuable book is a must for those struggling to find ways to address the need to maintain efficient crop production in the midst of water shortages. With chapters from hands-on experts in the field, the book will be an invaluable reference and guide to effective micro irrigation methods.

Irrigation Systems

Irrigation Systems
Author: Adrian Laycock
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845938747

Of all the confrontations man has engineered with nature, irrigation systems have had the most widespread and far-reaching impact on the natural environment. Over a quarter of a billion hectares of the planet are irrigated and entire countries depend on irrigation for their survival and existence. Considering the importance of irrigation schemes, it is unfortunate that until recently the technology and principles of design applied to their construction has hardly changed in 4,000 years. Modern thinking on irrigation engineering has benefited from a cross-fertilization of ideas from many other fields including social sciences, control theory, political economics and agriculture. However, these influences have been largely ignored by irrigation engineers. Drawing on almost 40 years of experience of irrigation in the developing world, Laycock introduces new ideas on the design of irrigation systems and combines important issues from the disciplines of social conflict, management, and political thinking.

Handbook of Research on Food Processing and Preservation Technologies

Handbook of Research on Food Processing and Preservation Technologies
Author: Megh R. Goyal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1702
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000405117

The Handbook of Research on Food Processing and Preservation Technologies is a 5-volume collection that highlights various design, development, and applications of novel and innovative strategies for food processing and preservation. Together, the 5 volumes will prove to be valuable resource for researchers, scientists, students, growers, traders, processors, and others in the food processing industry.