Irrigation engineering / editor, R.N. Reddy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Reddy, R. N.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Irrigation engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 p.)

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : Gene-Tech Books, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Effective irrigation, enhanced pertinent technologies, thereby provides a most lucrative source for making agriculture profitable and worthwhile. This book has been written as a manual guiding agricultural engineers on the principles and concepts which define irrigation engineering. Elaborating upon the tools, technologies and techniques which are essential to the field, the text takes a look at the types of irrigation, including surface, localised and sprinkler systems, and how they are changing agriculture itself by making it more scientific. In addition to it the challenges faced by irrigat

Contents:

COVER; Preface; Contents; Importance of Irrigation Engineering; Estimation of Irrigation Demand; Irrigation Schemes and Methods; Modern Canal Operation Techniques; Design of On-demand Irrigation Systems; Mapping Water Networks; Drainage Pipes and Accessories; Drainage and Disposal Systems; Surface and Subsurface Drainage; Installation and Maintenance of Drainage Materials; Evaluation of Irrigation Project; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612807305

9789351304272

9351304272

9781282807303

1282807307

9789350430989

9350430983

9786000045593

600004559X

9781441655837

1441655832

OCLC:

700690370