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    The document discusses irrigation system planning and design. Proper design requires matching the pumping system to efficiently provide the pressure and flow rate required by the irrigation distribution system. An irrigation plan is needed to lay out the system cost effectively and provide installation details. The plan should include topographic data, water source capacity, soil/crop characteristics, design parameters, and design data like nozzle selection and sprinkler spacing.

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    Irrigation System Plan and Design


    Water required by crops is supplied by nature in the form of precipitation, but when it
    becomes scarce or its distribution does not coincide with demand peaks, it is then necessary to
    supply it artificially, by irrigation. Several irrigation methods are available, and the selection of
    one depends on factors such as water availability, crop, soil characteristics, land topography, and
    associated cost.
    Proper design of an irrigation system requires that the pumping system precisely match
    the irrigation distribution system so that the pressure and flow rate required can be efficiently
    provided by the pumping system. The energy required to pump water is determined by the total
    dynamic head (water lift, pipe friction, system pressure, etc.), the water flow rate desired,and the
    pumping system's efficiency.
    Irrigation water management involves determining when to irrigate, the amount of water
    to supply each irrigation event and during each stage of plant, and operating and maintaining the
    irrigation system. The main management objective is to manage the production system for profit
    without compromising environment and in agreement with water availability. A major
    management activity involves irrigation scheduling or determining when and how much water to
    apply, considering the irrigation method and other field characteristics.

    FUNCTIONS OF FARM IRRIGATION SYSTEMS


    The primary function of farm irrigation systems is to supply crops with irrigation water in
    the quantities and at the time it is needed. Specific functions includes:
    1. Diverting water from the water source.
    2. Conveying it to individual fields within the farm.
    3. Distributing it within each field.
    4. Providing a means for measuring and regulating flows.
    Other functions of farm irrigation system include crop and soil cooling, protecting crops
    from frost damage, delaying fruit and bud development, and controlling wind erosion, providing
    water for seed germination, application of chemicals, and land application of wastes.
    REASONS FOR AN IRRIGATION PLAN
    • A project plan enables the designer to lay out the irrigation system in the most cost
    effective way. The plan is used to generate a material list and to evaluate the anticipated
    project costs.
    • The plan provides step by step information on system installation. Information on crop
    spacing, sprinklers, pumping requirements, pipeline sizes and lengths should be included
    in the plan. Pertinent obstructions such as roads, trees, gas, oil, water, telephone, or
    transmission lines must also be indicated.
    • Specification, design standards, and work schedules as set out in a plan on the basis of
    any contractual agreements between the installation contractor and the farmer.
    • The plan provides a record for future reference. It can be used for overall farm planning
    and identifies limits of expansion potential.
    ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF A PLAN
    • Topographic Data - The field shape must be accurately drawn showing pertinent
    obstructions, features and elevation details.
    • Water Source Capacity - The water supply must be clearly indicated showing location
    and available capacity.
    • Depending on the water source, a well log or water license must accompany the
    irrigation plan. Irrigation reservoirs also require Water Management Branch licensing.
    • Soil and Crop Characteristics - Soil and crop limitations must be accounted for to
    reduce runoff and deep percolation by mismanagement of the irrigation system.
    • Design Parameters - Soil water holding capacity, maximum application rate and climatic
    data must be used to select the correct irrigation system design.
    • Design Data - The nozzle selected, operating pressure, discharge rate and sprinkler
    spacing must all be shown on the plan. The irrigation interval, set time, application rate
    and net amount applied must also be calculated.

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