Assessment of irrigation water charges can be done in one of the following ways: (i) Assessment on area basis (ii) Volumetric assessment (iii) Assessment based on outlet capacity (iv) Permanent assessment (v) Consolidated assessment. In the area basis method of assessment, water charges are fixed per unit area of land irrigated for each of the crops grown. The rates of [...]
The major types of variable displacement pumps are as follows: 1. Centrifugal Pumps 2. Jet Pumps 3. Air-Lift Pumps. Type # 1. Centrifugal Pumps: Centrifugal pumps are the most popular types of variable displacement pumps. They are capable of delivering large volumes of water against high as well as low heads with good efficiency. Besides, these pumps are relatively simple [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the process of planning of an irrigation project. An irrigation project is an agricultural establishment which can supply controlled amounts of water to lands for growing crops. Irrigation projects mainly consist of hydraulic structures which collect (from a source), convey and deliver (to farm fields) water for irrigation. A small irrigation project [...]