Drip irrigation design manual pdf

conceivable drip design situations that may arise. As such, it is not the intent of this design manual to provide all the answers. Rather, this manual is intended to help the user understand the fundamentals of low-volume irrigation and to provide a foundation for a successful experience with drip. ® One of these programmes is the publishing of a new regional edition of the irrigation manual in support of the on-going national training programmes within several countries in the sub-region and to provide the basic reference for another important programme, which is the sub-regional training on planning and design of smallholder irrigation Irrigation is an artificial application of water to the soil usually for assisting in growing of crops. Some types of irrigation systems include: • Surface Irrigation • Sprinkler Irrigation • Drip Irrigation • Centre Pivot Irrigation • Manual Irrigation - using buckets or watering cans Surface Irrigation In surface irrigation, water and maintenance of a Netafim™ drip irrigation system. It is the responsibility of Netafim's representatives and agents to make sure that, upon delivery of a drip irrigation system, the client is familiar with all the operational and maintenance considerations, as discussed in this document. your drip irrigation system: • Carefully design and engineer all parts of your drip irrigation system before installation and use. Consult specialists in irrigation, water quality, pest control, agrochemicals and other areas as necessary. • Always use proper filtration for your water source. Inadequate filtration or filter maintenance may Jain Irrigation's low volume irrigation systems are designed to supply water directly to plants, based on their individual watering requirements. These systems can utilize 70% less water than traditional irrigation systems by applying water at very low application rates with minimal loss from wind, evaporation, sloped terrain and other environmental factors. Drip irr