The document discusses various methods of irrigation including surface, subsurface, sprinkler, and trickle irrigation. Surface irrigation methods include uncontrolled flooding, border strip, check, basin, and furrow irrigation. Subsurface irrigation applies water directly below the soil surface. Sprinkler irrigation sprays water into the air to fall on the soil surface. Trickle irrigation uses drippers to supply water directly to the soil at low rates. The choice of irrigation method depends on factors like field size/shape, soil characteristics, water availability, crop type, costs, and farmer experience.
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Irrigation Efficiency
Water conveyance Efficiency
It takes into account, conveyance or transit losses such as seepage through canal and evaporation through it.
η_c=W_f/W_r ×100
Where, Wf = water delivered to the field
Wr = water delivered from river or stream
Water Application Efficiency
It is the ratio of water stored in root zone to the water delivered to the field.
η_a=W_s/W_f ×100
Where, WS = water weight stored in root zone
WS = Wf – deep percolation – runoff
Wf = water delivered to the field
This efficiency is also called as farm efficiency and it depends on the irrigation technique that has been adopted.
Water use efficiency
It is the ratio of water used beneficially or consumptively to the water delivered to the field.
η_u=W_u/W_f ×100
Where, Wf = water delivered to the field
WU = consumptively used water
Water Storage Efficiency
This is the ratio of actual water stored in the root zone to the water needed to be stored to bring the moisture content upto field capacity.
Water Distribution efficiency
This evaluate the degree to which water is uniformly distributed to the root zone throughout the field area.
η_d=(1-y/d)×100
Where, d = average depth
y = Average numerical deviation in the depth of water stored from the average depth stored during irrigation
Question – the depths of penetration along the length of a border strip at points 30 m apart were proved. There observed values are 2 m, 1.9 m, 1.8 m, 1.6 m and 1.5 m. Compute the water distribution efficiency.
Solution –
Water distribution efficiency,
η_d=(1-y/d)×100
Where, d = average depth
d = (2+1.9+1.8+1.6+1.5)/5=1.76
And y = average numerical deviation
y = 1/5((2-1.76)+(1.9-1.76)+(1.8-1.76)+(1.76-1.6)+(1.76-1.5)=0.168
Therefore,
η_d=(1-0.168/1.76)×100
η_d=90.45%
Consumptive Use Efficiency
It is the ratio of water used consumptively to the net amount of water from the root zone.
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Irrigation Efficiency
Water conveyance Efficiency
It takes into account, conveyance or transit losses such as seepage through canal and evaporation through it.
η_c=W_f/W_r ×100
Where, Wf = water delivered to the field
Wr = water delivered from river or stream
Water Application Efficiency
It is the ratio of water stored in root zone to the water delivered to the field.
η_a=W_s/W_f ×100
Where, WS = water weight stored in root zone
WS = Wf – deep percolation – runoff
Wf = water delivered to the field
This efficiency is also called as farm efficiency and it depends on the irrigation technique that has been adopted.
Water use efficiency
It is the ratio of water used beneficially or consumptively to the water delivered to the field.
η_u=W_u/W_f ×100
Where, Wf = water delivered to the field
WU = consumptively used water
Water Storage Efficiency
This is the ratio of actual water stored in the root zone to the water needed to be stored to bring the moisture content upto field capacity.
Water Distribution efficiency
This evaluate the degree to which water is uniformly distributed to the root zone throughout the field area.
η_d=(1-y/d)×100
Where, d = average depth
y = Average numerical deviation in the depth of water stored from the average depth stored during irrigation
Question – the depths of penetration along the length of a border strip at points 30 m apart were proved. There observed values are 2 m, 1.9 m, 1.8 m, 1.6 m and 1.5 m. Compute the water distribution efficiency.
Solution –
Water distribution efficiency,
η_d=(1-y/d)×100
Where, d = average depth
d = (2+1.9+1.8+1.6+1.5)/5=1.76
And y = average numerical deviation
y = 1/5((2-1.76)+(1.9-1.76)+(1.8-1.76)+(1.76-1.6)+(1.76-1.5)=0.168
Therefore,
η_d=(1-0.168/1.76)×100
η_d=90.45%
Consumptive Use Efficiency
It is the ratio of water used consumptively to the net amount of water from the root zone.
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METHODS OF IRRIGATION<br />Irrigation water can be applied to crop lands using one of the following irrigation methods :<br />(i)Surface irrigation<br />(a)Uncontrolled (or wild or free) flooding method,<br />(b)Border strip method,<br />(c)Check method,<br />(d)Basin method, and<br />(e)Furrow method.<br />(ii)Subsurface irrigation<br />(iii)Sprinkler irrigation<br />(iv)Trickle(Drip) irrigation<br />Each of the above methods has some advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of the method depends on the following factors:<br />(i)Size, shape, and slope of the field,<br />(ii)Soil characteristics,<br />(iii)Nature and availability of the water supply subsystem,<br />(iv)Types of crops being grown,<br />(v)Initial development costs and availability of funds, and<br />(vi)Preferences and past experience of the farmer<br />Surface Irrigation<br />In all the surface methods of irrigation, water is either ponded on the soil or allowed to flow continuously over the soil surface for the duration of irrigation. Although surface irrigation is the oldest and most common method of irrigation, it does not result in high levels of performance. This is mainly because of uncertain infiltration rates which are affected by year-to-year changes in the cropping pattern, cultivation practices, climatic factors, and many other factors. As a result, correct estimation of irrigation efficiency of surface irrigation is difficult. Application efficiencies for surface methods may range from about 40 to 80 per cent.<br />(a) Uncontrolled Flooding<br />When water is applied to the cropland without any preparation of land and without any levees to guide or restrict the flow of water on the field, the method is called ‘uncontrolled’, wild or ‘free’ flooding. In this method of flooding, water is brought to field ditches and then admitted at one end of the field thus letting it flood the entire field without any control. Uncontrolled flooding generally results in excess irrigation at the inlet region of the field and insufficient irrigation at the outlet end. Application efficiency is reduced because of either deep percolation (in case of longer duration of flooding) or flowing away of water (in case of shorter flooding duration) from the field. The application efficiency would also depend on the depth of flooding, the rate of intake of water into the soil, the size of the stream, and topography of the field.<br />Obviously, this method is suitable when water is available in large quantities, the land surface is irregular, and the crop being grown is unaffected because of excess water. The advantage of this method is the low initial cost of land preparation. <br />(b) Border Strip Method<br />Border strip irrigation (or simply ‘border irrigation’) is a controlled surface flooding method of applying irrigation water. In this method, the farm is divided into a number of strips. These strips are separated by low levees (or borders).<br />Water from the supply ditch is diverted to these strips along which it flows slowly towards the downstream end and in the process it wets and irrigates the soil. When the water supply is stopped, it recedes from the upstream end to the downsteam end. The border strip method is suited to soils of moderately low to moderately high intake rates and low erodibility.This method, however, requires preparation of land involving high initial cost.<br />(c) Check Method<br />The check method of irrigation is based on rapid application of irrigation water to a level or nearly level area completely enclosed by dikes. In this method, the entire field is divided into a number of almost levelled plots (compartments or ‘Kiaries’) surrounded by levees. Water is admitted from the farmer’s watercourse to these plots turn by turn. This method is suitable for a wide range of soils ranging from very permeable to heavy soils. The farmer has very good control over the distribution of water in different areas of his farm. Loss of water through deep percolation (near the supply ditch) and surface runoff can be minimised and adequate irrigation of the entire farm can be achieved. Thus, application efficiency is higher for this method. However, this method requires constant attendance and work (allowing and closing the supplies to the levelled plots). Besides, there is some loss of cultivable area which is occupied by the levees. Sometimes, levees are made sufficiently wide so that some ‘row’ crops can be grown over the levee surface.<br />(d) Basin Method<br />This method is frequently used to irrigate orchards. Generally, one basin is made for one tree. However, where conditions are favourable, two or more trees can be included in one basin.<br />(e) Furrow Method<br />In the surface irrigation methods, the entire land surface is flooded during each irrigation. An alternative to flooding the entire land surface is to construct small channels along the primary direction of the movement of water and letting the water flow through these channels which are termed ‘furrows’, ‘creases’ or ‘corrugation’. Furrows are small channels having a continuous and almost uniform slope in the direction of irrigation. Water infiltrates through the wetted perimeter of the furrows and moves vertically and then laterally to saturate the soil. Furrows are used to irrigate crops planted in rows.<br />Furrows necessitate the wetting of only about half to one-fifth of the field surface. This reduces the evaporation loss considerably. Furrows provide better on-farm water management capabilities for most of the surface irrigation conditions, and variable and severe topographical conditions. For example, with the change in supply conditions, number of simultaneously supplied furrows can be easily changed. In this manner, very high irrigation efficiency can be achieved.<br />The following are the disadvantages of furrow irrigation:<br />Loss of water at the downstream end unless end dikes are used,<br />The necessity of furrow construction,<br />Possibility of increased erosion, and<br />Furrow irrigation requires more labour than any other surface irrigation method.<br />Subsurface Irrigation<br />Subsurface irrigation (or simply sub irrigation) is the practice of applying water to soils directly under the surface. Moisture reaches the plant roots through capillary action. The conditions which favor sub irrigation are as follows:<br />(i)Impervious subsoil at a depth of 2 meters or more,<br />(ii)A very permeable subsoil,<br />(iii)A permeable loam or sandy loam surface soil,<br />(iv)Uniform topographic conditions, and<br />(v)Moderate ground slopes.<br />In natural sub irrigation, water is distributed in a series of ditches about 0.6 to 0.9 meter deep and 0.3 meter wide having vertical sides. These ditches are spaced 45 to 90 meters apart. Sometimes, when soil conditions are favorable for the production of cash crops (i.e., high-priced crops) on small areas, a pipe distribution system is placed in the soil well below the surface. This method of applying water is known as artificial sub-irrigation. Soils which permit free lateral movement of water, rapid capillary movement in the root-zone soil, and very slow downward movement of water in the subsoil are very suitable for artificial sub-irrigation. The cost of such methods is very high. However, the water consumption is as low as one-third of the surface irrigation methods. The yield also improves. <br />Sprinkler Irrigation<br />Sprinkling is the method of applying water to the soil surface in the form of a spray which is somewhat similar to rain. In this method, water is sprayed into the air and allowed to fall on the soil surface in a uniform pattern at a rate less than the infiltration rate of the soil. This method started in the beginning of this century and was initially limited to nurseries and orchards. In the beginning, it was used in humid regions as a supplemental method of irrigation. This method is popular in the developed countries and is gaining popularity in the developing countries too.<br />Rotating sprinkler-head systems are commonly used for sprinkler irrigation. Each rotating sprinkler head applies water to a given area, size of which is governed by the nozzle size and the water pressure. Alternatively, perforated pipe can be used to deliver water through very small holes which are drilled at close intervals along a segment of the circumference of a pipe. The trajectories of these jets provide fairly uniform application of water over a strip of cropland along both sides of the pipe. With the availability of flexible PVC pipes, the sprinkler systems can be made portable too.<br />Sprinklers have been used on all types of soils on lands of different topography and slopes, and for many crops. The following conditions are favorable for sprinkler irrigation:<br />Very previous soils which do not permit good distribution of water by surface methods,<br />Lands which have steep slopes and easily erodible soils,<br />Irrigation channels which are too small to distribute water efficiently by surface irrigation, and<br />Lands with shallow soils and undulating lands which prevent proper leveling required for surface methods of irrigation.<br />Advantages:<br />Low water loss (efficiency up to 80%)<br />Saving in fertilizer<br />Suitable for any topography<br />No soil erosion<br />Better seed germination, free aeration of root zone<br />Uniform application of water<br />Disadvantages<br />High initial cost, cannot adopt by ordinary farmers<br />Poor application efficiency in windy weather and high temperature<br />High evaporation losses<br />Water should be free of debris<br />Equipments need careful handling<br />Physical damage to crops by application of high intensity spray<br />Power requires for running pumping unit<br /> Trickle (Drip) Irrigation<br />Trickle irrigation (also known as drip irrigation) system comprises main line, sub mains, laterals, valves (to control the flow), drippers or emitters (to supply water to the plants), pressure gauges, water meters, filters (to remove all debris, sand and clay to reduce clogging of the emitters), pumps, fertilizer tanks, vacuum breakers, and pressure regulators. The drippers are designed to supply water at the desired rate (1 to 10 liters per hour) directly to the soil. Low pressure heads at the emitters are considered adequate as the soil capillary forces causes the emitted water to spread laterally and vertically. Flow is controlled manually or set to automatically either (i) deliver desired amount of water for a predetermined time, or (ii) supply water whenever soil moisture decreases to a predetermined amount. A line sketch of a typical drip irrigation system is shown in Fig.<br />lefttopAdvantages:<br />Low water loss and hence saves water<br />Enhances plant growth and plant yield<br />Saves labor and energy<br />Control weed growth<br />No soil erosion<br />Improves fertilizer application efficiency<br />Disadvantages:<br />High skill in design, installation, and subsequent operation<br />Clogging of small conduits and openings in emitters due to sand, clay particles, debris, chemical precipitates and organic growth<br />Not suitable for closely planted crops such as wheat and other cereal grains<br />lefttop<br />Quality of irrigation water<br />Irrigation water must not have direct or indirect undesirable effects on the health of human beings, animals, and plants. The irrigation water must not damage the soil and not endanger the quality of surface and ground waters with which it comes into contact. The presence of toxic substances in irrigation water may threaten the vegetation besides degrading the suitability of soil for future cultivation. Surface water, ground water, and suitably treated waste waters are generally used for irrigation purposes. In examining the quality of irrigation water, attention is focused on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of such water.<br />The various types of impurities, which make the water unfit for irrigation, are classified as:<br />Sediment concentration in water<br />Total concentration of soluble salts in water<br />Proportion of sodium ions to other ions<br />Concentration of potentially toxic elements present in water<br />Bacterial contamination<br />REFRENCES:<br />Garg,S.K(2007) ,Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers,New Delhi<br />Asawa,G.L(2008),Irrigation and Water Resource Engineering,New Age International Publishers, New Delhi<br />