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 794-014 Irrigation Design

Credit Points

7.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr G Connellan

Prerequisites

Water Management.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

3 hours per week

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

  • determine irrigation system design parameters;

  • select appropriate irrigation distribution, supply and control equipment;

  • design irrigation systems for selected horticultural situations.

The content includes: Climatic factors, site analysis, determination of irrigation water requirements, water supply, sprinkler irrigation equipment selection, performance of sprinkler systems, micro-irrigation equipment selection, performance of micro-irrigation equipment, positioning and circuiting of distribution equipment, pipe-work design, selection of automatic control equipment, installation of irrigation systems, development of operation and maintenance schedules for irrigation systems and irrigation system management.

Assessment

One hour examination (30%); design assignment (70%).

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