Design of Drip Irrigation System
Design of Drip Irrigation System
Design of Drip Irrigation System
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Selection <strong>of</strong> Type and Number <strong>of</strong> Emitters• Selection <strong>of</strong> type and number <strong>of</strong>emitters depends on the soiltypes, plant to plant distance <strong>of</strong>crop, age <strong>of</strong> the plant• The emitter is so selected thatapplication rate equals to theabsorption rate <strong>of</strong> soil• Generally, 30-70% <strong>of</strong> the area iswetted depending upon plantspacing, nature anddevelopment <strong>of</strong> root zone• Some times a loop with 3 to 4emitters is placed around eachplant to provide the requiredwetted area. This should beaway from the plant stem• If single emitter is provided, itmust be placed 15-30 cm. fromthe base <strong>of</strong> the plantSpace emitters equally apart2 – 180°3 – 120°4 – 90°
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