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    Drip irrigation is a micro irrigation method that applies water at a very low rate, drop by drop, directly to the root zone of crops rather than the entire land surface. It maintains soil moisture at optimal levels for plant growth using an emission system and controls the balance of water and evapotranspiration over 24-72 hours. Converting to drip irrigation from sprinklers can reduce water usage by 50% and double crop yields by improving water and nutrient use efficiency while decreasing disease and weeds.

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    Drip irrigation is a micro irrigation method that applies water at a very low rate, drop by drop, directly to the root zone of crops rather than the entire land surface. It maintains soil moisture at optimal levels for plant growth using an emission system and controls the balance of water and evapotranspiration over 24-72 hours. Converting to drip irrigation from sprinklers can reduce water usage by 50% and double crop yields by improving water and nutrient use efficiency while decreasing disease and weeds.

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    Drip irrigation is a micro irrigation method that applies water at a very low rate, drop by drop, directly to the root zone of crops rather than the entire land surface. It maintains soil moisture at optimal levels for plant growth using an emission system and controls the balance of water and evapotranspiration over 24-72 hours. Converting to drip irrigation from sprinklers can reduce water usage by 50% and double crop yields by improving water and nutrient use efficiency while decreasing disease and weeds.

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    Drip irrigation is a micro irrigation method that applies water at a very low rate, drop by drop, directly to the root zone of crops rather than the entire land surface. It maintains soil moisture at optimal levels for plant growth using an emission system and controls the balance of water and evapotranspiration over 24-72 hours. Converting to drip irrigation from sprinklers can reduce water usage by 50% and double crop yields by improving water and nutrient use efficiency while decreasing disease and weeds.

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    INTRODUCTION

    Drip irrigation is a micro irrigation method in which the rate of water


    application is very low and without any pressure i.e., drop by drop.

    Drip irrigation is based on the basic concept of irrigation only the


    roots zone of crop, rather than the entire land surface on which the
    crop is grow.

    Water flows from the emission points through the soil by capillarity
    and gravity. The soil moisture content of the crop root zone is
    maintained at near optimum level to facilate optimum crop growth
    and production.

    A major difference between drip system and most other systems is


    that the balance between crop evapotranspiration and applied water
    is maintained over limited periods of 24 to 72 hours. The conversion
    from sprinkler to drip irrigation can result in water use reduction of
    50% and double yield. This is a result of improved water use and
    fertility and reduced disease and weed pressure.

    Need of drip irrigation


    To use water efficiently
    No water to runoff or evaporation
    Agricultural chemicals can be applied more efficiently.
    It reduces water contact with crop leaves, stems and fruits.

    Thus conditions may be less favorable for the onset of diseases.

    Irrigation scheduling can be managed precisely to meet crop


    demands, holding the promise of increased yield and quality.

    Components of drip irrigation


    Water source:

    The water needed to supply an irrigation scheme is taken from a


    water source. The most common sources of water for irrigation
    include rivers, reservoirs and groundwater.

    Pump:
    A pump is a device that moves fluids, or sometimes slurries, by
    mechanical action. Pump operates via many energy sources,
    including manual operation, electricity etc. Mechanical pumps serve
    in a wide range of application such as pumping water from wells,
    pond filtering etc.

    Bypass valve:

    Bypass valve is a type of valve that is installed in a bypass pipeline.


    The purpose of bypass valves on water treatment devices is to allow
    the user to easily divert water around the treatment device.

    NRV:

    NRV is used to prevent the damage of pump from flow of water


    hammer in rising main line.

    Sand Separator Hydro-cyclone:

    Water enters the hydro cyclone via the tangential which creates a
    spiral flow along the walls of the filter. The centrifugal force separates
    the waste and sand particles and pushes them towards the walls of
    the sand separator. Those particles gravitate downwards and into the
    sedimentation tank, while clean water moves upwards and exits
    through the top outlet. The sedimentation tank is drained by opening
    a flush valve for a few seconds manually or automatically by timer.

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