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MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
JAMSHORO
Department of Civil Engineering
Lab Manual
Irrigation Engineering (CE417)
Name: Roll No._

LAB INDEX
Lab Date of
Object(s) Remarks
No. Performance
To investigate the effect of nozzle size on the

1 radial distribution of water from a Rotary
Sprinkler.
To investigate the effect of pressure on the radial
2
distribution of water from a Rotary Sprinkler
To investigate the effect of height of riser on the
3 radial distribution of water from a Rotary
Sprinkler
To determine the Coefficient of uniformity for
4
a drip irrigation system.
5 To visualize the flow lines.
6 To investigate the flow net construction.
To investigate the seepage flow rate underneath a

7
sheet pile wall.
To determine uplift pressure on foundation of
8
hydraulic structure.
To change uplift pressure on foundation of
9 hydraulic structure by changing length of flow
lines.
To reduce or eliminate uplift pressure by
10
providing drainage.
11 To measure discharge by Float method.
12 To measure discharge using current meter.
13 Introduction to the CROPWAT Software.
Determination of CWR (Crop Water

14
Requirements) for crop using CROPWAT.
15 To perform an open-ended lab.

CERTIFICATE
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
It is to certify that having
Roll No. has successfully carried out all necessary practical activities of Irrigation
Engineering (CE417) lab as prescribed by the University for the year of .
Signature of Instructor:
Submission Date:
Lab Manual: Irrigation Engineering
Lab No. 1
Object: To investigate the effect of nozzle size on the radial distribution of water fr
Here, you will learn about:
□ Rotary Sprinkler system and it uses

□ Components of rotary sprinkler system
□ Effect of nozzle size on the radial distribution
Introduction to Practical;
Apparatus Required:
□ Sprinkler Test Rig (Catch Can Assembly, Display Unit, Pump Set and Storage Tank) and
Stopwatch.
Theory:
The Sprinkler System
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Coefficient of Uniformity
Components of Sprinkler System
Procedure and Experimental Setup:
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Observations:
Pressure = bar; Riser height = cm
Nozzle Size (mm)

Catch
Can No. d1 = d2 = d3 =
(mm) | − ̅ | (mm) (mm) | − ̅ | (mm) (mm) | − ̅ | (mm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
∑
= mm mm mm.
CU % % %
Results and comments:
Lab No. 2
Object: To investigate the effect of pressure on the radial distribution of water from
□ Effect of pressure on the radial distribution
Apparatus Required:
Stopwatch.
Theory:
Pressure as a factor to affect the Sprinkler System

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Observations:
Nozzle size mm; Riser height = cm

=
Pressure (kg/cm2)
Catch
Can No. P1 = P2 = P3 =
(mm) | − ̅ | (mm) (mm) | − ̅ | (mm) (mm) | − ̅ | (mm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
∑
= mm mm mm.
CU % % %
Lab No. 3
Object: To investigate the effect of height of riser on the radial distribution o
□ Effect of height of riser on the radial distribution
Apparatus Required:
Stopwatch.
Theory:
Height of riser as a factor to affect the Sprinkler System

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9|Page
Observations:
Pressure = bar; Nozzle size = mm
Riser Height (cm)

Catch
Can No. h1 = h2 = h3 =
(mm) | − ̅ | (mm) (mm) | − ̅ | (mm) (mm) | − ̅ | (mm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
∑
mm mm mm
CU % % %
Lab No. 4
Object: To determine the coefficient of uniformity for a drip irrigation system.
□ Drip irrigation system and its uses.

□ Components of drip irrigation system.
□ Calculation of coefficient of uniformity for drip irrigation system.
Introduction to Practical:
Apparatus Required:
□ Drip irrigation assembly (Pipe network, Pressure gauge, Main valves, Pump set, and Storage
tank), Containers (Catch cans), Measuring Cylinder and Stopwatch.
Theory:
Drip irrigation system and its uses

Coefficient of uniformity for Drip irrigation system
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Observations:
Pressure = bar; Run time sec;

=
Diameter of measuring cylinder = mm; Area of measuring cylinder = mm2,
n= (Volume / Area of measuring cylinder)
Catch Can No. Volume (ml) n (mm) | n − | (mm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
∑
mm
CU %
Lab No. 05
Object: To visualize the flow lines.
□ Practical applications of Water Resources Engineering and Manageme
□ Flow lines
□ Seepage underneath a sheet pile
□ Seepage pressure
□ Bligh’s and Khosla’s theories
Apparatus Required:
□ Permeability Tank, Dye, Piezometer and Measuring Scale .
Theory:
Seepage
Sheet pile wall
Flow lines

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Observations:
[Draw the observed streamlines and attach here.]
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Lab No. 06 Object: To investigate the flow net construction.
□ Equipotential lines
□ Flow net
Apparatus Required:
□ Permeability Tank, Dye, Piezometers, Measuring scale.
Theory:
Equipotential lines
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Flow Net

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Observations:
[Draw the observed Flow net and attach here.]
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Lab No. 07
Object: To investigate the seepage flow rate underneath a sheet pile.
□ Seepage pressure
□ Seepage flow rate
Apparatus Required:
□ Permeability Tank, Piezometer, Measuring scale.
Theory:
Seepage Pressure
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How seepage rate is calculated?

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Observations:
Seepage Flow rate =
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Lab No. 08
Object: To determine the uplift pressure on foundation of hydraulic structure.
□ Uplift pressure
□ Direct pressure measurement
Apparatus Required:
□ Permeability Tank, Piezometers/Standpipes, Weights and Measuring scale.
Theory:
Uplift Pressure
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Observations:
No. of Piezometer/Standpipe 1 2 3 4 5
Distance (mm)
Uplift pressure (mm)

Graph:
[Attach the uplift profile here]
Lab No. 09
Object: To change the uplift pressure on foundation of hydraulic structure by
□ Effect on uplift pressure
Apparatus Required:
□ Permeability Tank, Piezometer/Standpipes, Weights and Measuring scale.
Theory:
Uplift Pressure
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How to Change the Uplift pressure?
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Observations:
Uplift pressure in the Standpipes (mm)

Depth of sheet
pile (mm) 1 2 3 4 5
Graph:
Lab No. 10
Object: To reduce or eliminate uplift pressure by providing drainage.
□ Reduction or elimination of uplift pressure
Apparatus Required:
□ Permeability Tank, Piezometer/Standpipes, Weights and Measuring scale.
Theory:
Reduction of uplift Pressure


Observations:
No. of stand Pipe 1 2 3 4 5

Distance (mm)
Uplift pressure (mm)

Graph:
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Lab No. 11 Object: To measure discharge by float method.
□ Discharge measuring methods

□ Float method
□ Float
Apparatus Required:
□ Float, Measuring Tape, Stick and Stopwatch.
Theory:
Methods to Measure the Discharge

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Float
Float Method
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Observations:
Distance of Depth of Width of

Area Stream Discharge
float water channel Time
Sections A= WxD Velocity Q= AxV
x D W (sec)
(m2) V=x/t (m3/sec)
(m) (m) (m)
a
1 b
a
2 b
a
3 b

Lab No. 12
Object: To measure the discharge by using current meter.
□ Current meter
Apparatus Required:
□ Current meter, Measuring Tape, Rod and Stopwatch.
Theory:
Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

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Observations:
Sections Depth (D) Width (W) Velocity (V) Discharge (Q)

1
2
3
4
5
6
Lab No. 13 Object: Introduction to the CROPWAT Software.
□ Basics of CROPWAT 8.0 and its modules

□ Functions of CROPWAT
□ Programming Structure
Accessories:
□ Setup of CROPWAT 8.0 software and Input data.
Theory:
CROPWAT Software
Function of CROPWAT
Programming structure
Conclusion:
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Lab No. 14
Object: Determination of CWR (Crop Water Requirements) for crop using CROPW
□ Crop Water Requirement (CWR) of groundnut Rabi Crop using CROPWAT
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Accessories:
□ Setup of CROPWAT 8.0 software and Input data.
Task:
Example: Calculate the CWR for Groundnut Rabi using the given climate, rainfall and
crop data.
Table 1: Climate/Evapotranspiration (ETo) Data

Country: Pakistan Station: Hyderabad
Altitude: 28 m. Latitude: 250 23’ 0N Longitude: 680 25’ 0E
Month Min. Temp Max. Temp Humidity Wind Sunshine

0
C 0
C % m/s Hours
January 17.0 31.3 47 1.2 8.8
February 19.3 34.3 37 1.3 9.3
March 22.5 37.5 30 1.4 9.7
April 26.0 39.3 34 1.6 9.2
May 27.2 40.0 37 2.6 8.3
June 25.0 35.6 54 4.1 5.8
July 23.8 32.5 64 4.2 4.4
August 23.5 32.1 63 3.5 4.9
September 23.3 31.9 65 2.4 5.5
October 22.4 32.4 61 1.1 8.7
November 19.2 31.0 56 0.9 7.7
December 16.6 30.3 51 0.8 8.4
Average 22.1 34.0 50 2.1 7.5
Table 2: Rainfall Data
Station: Hyderabad
Effective Rain method: Effective rain is 80% of actual rain.
Month January Feb March April May June
Rain
0.0 5.0 2.0 11.0 49.0 79.0
(mm)
Month July August September October November December
Rain
106.0 109.0 128.0 99.0 26.0 2.0
(mm)
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Table 3: Crop Data
Crop Name: Groundnut Rabi Planting Date: 4/12/2019 Harvesting Date:25/3/2020
Stage Initial Develop Mid Late Total

Length (Days) 20 30 35 25 110
Kc values 0.40 1.15 0.60
Rooting depth 0.30 0.80 0.80
(m)
Critical depletion 0.45 0.45 0.50
Yield response, f 0.20 0.8 0.60 0.20 0.702
Crop height (m) 0.40
Steps to perform Task:
[Perform the task and attach the complete profile of your task here]
Lab Task
Using above data of Climate and rainfall, calculate the CWR for the rice crop with the followi
Table 4: Rice Crop Data
Crop Name: Rice Transplanting Date: 4/12/2019 Harvesting Date: 03/4/2020
Stage Nursery Land preparation Initial Growth stage Late Total

Total Puddling Develop Mid
Length 30 20 5 20 30 40 30 150
(Days)
Kc dry 0.70 0.30 0.50 1.05 0.70
Kc wet 1.20 1.05 1.10 1.20 1.05
Rooting 0.10 0.60 0.60
depth (m)
Puddling 0.40
depth (m)
Nursery 10
area (%)
Critical 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 1.09
depletion
Yield 1.00 1.09 1.09 1.09
response f.
Crop height 1.00
(m)
Suggestion: Open up new session and recall the climate and rain data, click crop option and on
toolbar click on arrow beside new option and click rice crop there and insert data in the above
window and calculate CWR for rice and take out its print.
Lab No. 15 Object: To perform an open ended Lab.
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MEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,

Department of Civil Engineering

Name: Roll No._

To investigate the effect of nozzle size on the

5 To visualize the flow lines.

6 To investigate the flow net construction.

To investigate the seepage flow rate underneath a

11 To measure discharge by Float method.

12 To measure discharge using current meter.

13 Introduction to the CROPWAT Software.

Determination of CWR (Crop Water

15 To perform an open-ended lab.

Here, you will learn about:

□ Rotary Sprinkler system and it uses

The Sprinkler System

Components of Sprinkler System

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

Pressure = bar; Riser height = cm

Nozzle Size (mm)

Here, you will learn about:

□ Effect of pressure on the radial distribution

Pressure as a factor to affect the Sprinkler System

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

Nozzle size mm; Riser height = cm

Results and comments:

Here, you will learn about:

□ Effect of height of riser on the radial distribution

Height of riser as a factor to affect the Sprinkler System

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

Pressure = bar; Nozzle size = mm

Riser Height (cm)

Results and comments:

Here, you will learn about:

□ Drip irrigation system and its uses.

Drip irrigation system and its uses

Coefficient of uniformity for Drip irrigation system

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

Pressure = bar; Run time sec;

Diameter of measuring cylinder = mm; Area of measuring cylinder = mm2,

n= (Volume / Area of measuring cylinder)

Catch Can No. Volume (ml) n (mm) | n − | (mm)

Here, you will learn about:

Sheet pile wall

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

[Draw the observed streamlines and attach here.]

Results and comments:

Lab No. 06 Object: To investigate the flow net construction.

Here, you will learn about:

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

[Draw the observed Flow net and attach here.]

Results and comments:

Here, you will learn about:

How seepage rate is calculated?

Procedure and Experimental Setup:

Seepage Flow rate =

Results and comments:

Here, you will learn about: