ABSTRACT
Drip irrigation is a recent
development in irrigation methods and is unique for its high efficiency. In
this study, a subsurface drip irrigation system was designed and fabricated for
vegetable production in Michael Okpara University of agriculture. Series of
research and survey on topography and climate, soil and field analysis
(moisture content, infiltration test, bulk density and grain size analysis) and
water quality assessment were carried out and transformed into data which was
used to make a design compatible with the intended use and adaptable to the
environmental factors affecting the area. The results were that maximum
discharge pre lateral was I 6.21/hr for an irrigation period of 6 hours,
therefore for equal ridges, the emitter discharge Q is 2.9 1/hr. the unique
features of a typical drip irrigation system make the system design complex and
may not be easily managed without skill. However, implementation of this
modified design reduces complexities and simplifies the system so that it can he
affordable to small scale farmers and also operated by unskilled farmers.
MICHAEL, U (2021). Design Installation And Performance Evaluation Of Subsurface Drip Irrigation System . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Sep 19, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/design-installation-and-performance-evaluation-of-subsurface-drip-irrigation-system-7-2
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Design Installation And Performance Evaluation Of Subsurface Drip Irrigation System " Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Aug. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/design-installation-and-performance-evaluation-of-subsurface-drip-irrigation-system-7-2. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Design Installation And Performance Evaluation Of Subsurface Drip Irrigation System ". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 02 Aug. 2021. Web. 19 Sep. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/design-installation-and-performance-evaluation-of-subsurface-drip-irrigation-system-7-2 >.
UNIVERSITY, MICHAEL. "Design Installation And Performance Evaluation Of Subsurface Drip Irrigation System " Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 19 Sep. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/design-installation-and-performance-evaluation-of-subsurface-drip-irrigation-system-7-2