SPRINKLER IRRIGATION

SYSYTEM
 WHAT IS IRRIGATION
Irrigation is an artificial application of
water to the soil.
It is usually used to assist in growing
crops in dry areas and during periods
of inadequate rainfall.
IRRIGATION METHODS ARE MAINLY
CLASSIFIED INTO
 Surface Irrigation
 Subsurface Irrigation
 Drip irrigation
 Sprinkler irrigation
 WHAT IS SPRINKLER IRRIGATION?

 Sprinkler irrigation is a method of applying

irrigation water which is similar to natural
rainfall.
 Water is distributed through a system of pipes
usually by pumping.
 Water under pressure is carried and sprayed into
the air above the crop through a system.
SPRINKLER IRRIGATION: SYSTEM LAYOUT
SPRINKLER
 OTHER ACCESSORIES USED IN
SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM:
 Reducers
 Elbows
 End plug
 Tees
 Regulators and Gauges
 Valves
 Filters
 SELECTING THE MOST
APPROPRIATE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

While selecting a sprinkler system, the most

important physical parameters to be considered are
 The crop or crops to be cultivated.
 The shape and size (acres) of the field.
 The topography of the field.
 The amount of time and labour to operate the
system.
 ADVANTAGES OF SPRINKLER
IRRIGATION SYSTEM
 Sprinkler irrigation does not require surface
shaping of levelling.
 Can be applied to areas of variable topography.
 Soil moisture is maintained at optimum level by
sprinkler irrigation.
 Cost of labour is generally reduced.
 Erosion of soil can be eliminated.
LIMITATION IN THE APPLICATION
OF SPRINKLER IRRIGATION
 Uneven water distribution due to high winds.
 Evaporation loss when opening under high temperatures.
 Highly impermeable soils are not suitable.
 Initial cost is high.
 Proper design.
 Lack of package of practices.
 Lack of awareness.
 Lack of social concern to save natural resources.
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