794-014 Irrigation Design

Water Management.

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

• determine irrigation system design parameters;

• select appropriate irrigation distribution, supply and control equipment; and

• 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.

1-hour examination (30%); design assignment (70%).