Course Summary:

This course teaches advanced methods and techniques of the principles of modern Irrigation and their importance in agriculture. 

Syllbus:

Micro Irrigation:

Definitions, Components, Classification of Micro-emitters, Micro-jets, Micro-sprinklers

Spreaders and Swivels, Water distribution patterns, Application rate

Number of emitters in a lateral

Drip Irrigation:

Definition, Drippers classification, Water passage dimensions, Layout of drip irrigation systems, Water and salts distribution patterns, Regulated

drippers

Sprinkler Irrigation:

Components, Advantages and disadvantages, Definitions, Spacing - Precipitation rate, Sprinkler types, Rotating impact sprinkler (Hammer),

Nozzles, Irrigation Uniformity, Water distribution pattern

Filtration: 

Impurities in water, Water analysis, Filtration definition, Mechanical filtration. Filter types, Filters maintenance.