Understand How Drip Irrigation System Works
A drip irrigation system is preferred over the other systems because it is economical on water without affecting production. It targets the root area of the crops by releasing the water in small amounts. The water is dripped on the surface or directly into the soil below. Narrow tubes are used to deliver water directly to the base of the plant.
Common names used to refer to this method of irrigating crops include localized, micro and trickle methods. Common features with this farming method are pipes and tubes of different sizes, valves and emitters. In addition to water, fertilizers and pesticides are delivered using the network. Direct delivery covers for the wastage that is witnessed with sprinkling or irrigating by flood.
The use of emitters came as a solution to blocking of holes by tiny particles present in water. The amount of water released depends on velocity settings. Unlike traditional systems, the modern assembly provides longer and larger passages. Water is supplied from a pressurized source or pump. Natural gravity can supply water if the area is sufficiently slanted.
Water filters or a filtration mechanism is required. The options available include sand separators like media filters, disc filters, screen filters and hydro cyclone. Depending on the plants being irrigated and their need for herbicide and other chemicals, fertigation equipment and chemication systems can be installed. You need to install a system that prevents back flow to avoid contaminating of water sources or other areas where chemicals are not needed.
Pressure regulators are used at different intervals. This depends on the amount of water required for each plant. Safety valves are either hydraulic, electronic or hand operated. A professional will help you design the right network since the diameters of pipes changes as you move away from the water source. There are poly-tubes which are referred to as laterals for delivering water to the roots.
The pipes are connected using special accessories and poly fittings that are recommended by professionals in setting up of such systems. The devices that emit water include drippers or emitters of different sizes, inline driptubes or micro spray head. The choice of such device requires a professional analysis of the target plants, the soil, water requirement and the environment around the area. The operation of valves and pumps may be automatic or by hand.
The need for filters to prevent clogging is determined by the type of water available for agriculture. Some systems do not have filters because the water is free of any particles. Filters can be placed at the last line because fine particles easily settle around the area or are accidentally inserted at the intermediate lines.
Drip irrigation system is mandatory if a farmer uses recycled municipal water. There are regulations restricting water that is below certain standards from being sprinkled or flooded. The method is also used to deliver pesticides and other chemicals to the base of crops being irrigated. Research has show that this method is very economical with water and other farming chemicals. The amount of chemicals or fertilizer to be used is given by extension officers.
Common names used to refer to this method of irrigating crops include localized, micro and trickle methods. Common features with this farming method are pipes and tubes of different sizes, valves and emitters. In addition to water, fertilizers and pesticides are delivered using the network. Direct delivery covers for the wastage that is witnessed with sprinkling or irrigating by flood.
The use of emitters came as a solution to blocking of holes by tiny particles present in water. The amount of water released depends on velocity settings. Unlike traditional systems, the modern assembly provides longer and larger passages. Water is supplied from a pressurized source or pump. Natural gravity can supply water if the area is sufficiently slanted.
Water filters or a filtration mechanism is required. The options available include sand separators like media filters, disc filters, screen filters and hydro cyclone. Depending on the plants being irrigated and their need for herbicide and other chemicals, fertigation equipment and chemication systems can be installed. You need to install a system that prevents back flow to avoid contaminating of water sources or other areas where chemicals are not needed.
Pressure regulators are used at different intervals. This depends on the amount of water required for each plant. Safety valves are either hydraulic, electronic or hand operated. A professional will help you design the right network since the diameters of pipes changes as you move away from the water source. There are poly-tubes which are referred to as laterals for delivering water to the roots.
The pipes are connected using special accessories and poly fittings that are recommended by professionals in setting up of such systems. The devices that emit water include drippers or emitters of different sizes, inline driptubes or micro spray head. The choice of such device requires a professional analysis of the target plants, the soil, water requirement and the environment around the area. The operation of valves and pumps may be automatic or by hand.
The need for filters to prevent clogging is determined by the type of water available for agriculture. Some systems do not have filters because the water is free of any particles. Filters can be placed at the last line because fine particles easily settle around the area or are accidentally inserted at the intermediate lines.
Drip irrigation system is mandatory if a farmer uses recycled municipal water. There are regulations restricting water that is below certain standards from being sprinkled or flooded. The method is also used to deliver pesticides and other chemicals to the base of crops being irrigated. Research has show that this method is very economical with water and other farming chemicals. The amount of chemicals or fertilizer to be used is given by extension officers.
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