DESIGN AND OPERATIONS MANUAL PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS VOLUME I

This manual covers the technical design and operational aspects of high efficiency (pressurized) irrigation system in a brief and comprehensive way. The first volume covers a detail discussion of pressurized irrigation systems including their classifications, selection criteria and components followed by basics of design. Design proforma for design of drip and sprinkler irrigation system has been discussed in detail covering the procedure for collection of necessary field data required for proper system design. Hydraulic principles have also been covered in detail for proper selection of pipe network and pumping unit. Design procedure has been elaborated with solved examples. Second volume of this manual covers the operational part of pressurized irrigation systems, which includes general maintenance and tips for durability and sustainability of high efficiency irrigation system equipments. It also covers the vigilance and checking during system operation, care after completing a crop season, care of prime movers, systemre-adjustments, clogging and its remedies, chemigation including acid treatment and chlorination, maintenance tips of water storage tanks, general trouble shooting and remedies. A list of tables and diagrams is also provided for the ease of users. This manual will provide a general guideline to project technical staff and contractors for proper design and smooth field operations of high efficiency irrigation system sites and it will also be helpful for effective post installation services and getting the desired results from high efficiency irrigation systems.