Planning the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems
Planning the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems

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Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780821340677

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This paper provides the basis for the preparation of manuals necessary for managers and staffs to perform needed activities at the proper time. The guide provides a comprehensive list of issues that should be addressed in operation and maintenance manuals for irrigation and drainage systems, and a listing of published materials and working papers which will assist in the formulation of plans for operation and maintenance. The paper serves as a valuable tool to help improve the performance of irrigation and drainage systems and to assist managers in developing and improving effective organizations to serve water consumers better.

Planning the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems
Planning the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems

Author: International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13:

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This book has been prepared to help organizations responsible for operation and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems to develop strategies and prepare plans for proper and effective operation and maintenance. It provides the basis for the preparation of manuals necessary for managers and staff to perform needed activities at the proper time. The guide provides a comprehensive list of issues that should be addressed in operation and maintenance manuals for irrigation and drainage systems, and a listing of published materials and working papers which will assist in the formulation of plans for operation and maintenance. The guide should serve as a valuable tool to assist managers in developing and improving effective organizations to serve water consumers better.

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Author: Peter Waller

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-11-18

Total Pages: 747

ISBN-13: 3319056999

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This textbook focuses specifically on the combined topics of irrigation and drainage engineering. It emphasizes both basic concepts and practical applications of the latest technologies available. The design of irrigation, pumping, and drainage systems using Excel and Visual Basic for Applications programs are explained for both graduate and undergraduate students and practicing engineers. The book emphasizes environmental protection, economics, and engineering design processes. It includes detailed chapters on irrigation economics, soils, reference evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration, pipe flow, pumps, open-channel flow, groundwater, center pivots, turf and landscape, drip, orchards, wheel lines, hand lines, surfaces, greenhouse hydroponics, soil water movement, drainage systems design, drainage and wetlands contaminant fate and transport. It contains summaries, homework problems, and color photos. The book draws from the fields of fluid mechanics, soil physics, hydrology, soil chemistry, economics, and plant sciences to present a broad interdisciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in irrigation and drainage systems design.

Irrigation Management
Irrigation Management

Author: Martin Burton

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1845935160

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In many countries irrigated agriculture consumes a large proportion of the available water resources, often over 70% of the total. There is considerable pressure to release water for other uses and, as a sector, irrigated agriculture will have to increase the efficiency and productivity of its water use. This is particularly true for manually operated irrigation systems managed by government agencies, which provide water for a large number of users on small landholdings and represent 60% of the total irrigated area worldwide. Drawing on the author's 30 years of experience in some 28 countries, this book offers knowledge of the management of irrigation and drainage systems, including traditional technical areas of systems operation and maintenance, and expanding managerial, institutional and organizational aspects. Chapters provide guidelines to improve management, operation and maintenance processes, which move management thinking out of traditional public-sector mindsets to a more customer-focused, performance-oriented service delivery. As a practical guide to improve efficiency and productivity in irrigated agriculture, this book will be essential reading for irrigation managers and technicians as well as students and policy makers in water management, agriculture and sustainable development.

A Guide to Golf Course Irrigation System Design and Drainage
A Guide to Golf Course Irrigation System Design and Drainage

Author: Edward Pira

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1997-01-15

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9781575040301

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A Guide to Golf Course Irrigation System Design and Drainage details every phase of an irrigation program - from the system design to construction, from scheduling to operation, and much more. It also covers the fundamentals of drainage design and installation. Turfgrass managers and golf course superintendents will refer to this handy book often to plan and implement effective irrigation systems, ensure appropriate capacity, easy installation, and practical operation and maintenance.

Irrigation Manual
Irrigation Manual

Author: Andreas Savva

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org

Published: 2010

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9789250065236

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This manual (most of whose modules were originally published 2001-2002) aims at strengthening various aspects of irrigation development, mainly emphasizing the engineering, agronomic and economic aspects of smallholder irrigation, in view of the limited practical references available in this area. It also introduces the irrigation practitioner to the social, health and environmental aspects, providing a bridge between the various disciplines involved in irrigation development.--Publisher's description.

Irrigation and Drainage Performance Assessment
Irrigation and Drainage Performance Assessment

Author: Marinus Gijsberthus Bos

Publisher: Cabi

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780851999678

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This book draws together the knowledge that has been gained in irrigation and drainage performance assessment over the last 10 to 15 yers. Performance assessment is an essential management task. If the use of water for irrigation is to be improved, then we must understand current levels of performance and identify measures for improvement. This book provides guidelines to enable practitioners to apply the process and procedures that have evolved. Developed by a working group of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), it provides a theory and practice of how to audit and assess the performance of irrigation and drainage schemes. This book will be of interes to researchers and professionals in irrigation, drainage, soils and agricultural engineering.