Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of irrigation system components, including sprinkler and micro-irrigation equipment.
• Apply principles of hydraulics and flow to optimize irrigation system performance.
• Use EPANET software effectively to simulate hydraulic behaviour in irrigation networks.
• Design and implement pressurized irrigation systems using EPANET with practical, real-world applications.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot irrigation system designs to ensure efficiency and sustainability.

Description
Designing an efficient irrigation system is a critical skill for professionals in agriculture, landscaping, and water resource management. Proper irrigation ensures optimal water use by calculating requirements based on evapotranspiration, soil characteristics, and plant root zone capacity. Participants will learn to design sprinkler and micro-irrigation systems tailored to diverse landscapes and water needs while integrating efficient equipment and layout planning.

EPANET software, developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a powerful tool for modelling water distribution systems. This course explores hydraulic simulations of irrigation networks, including pipes, pumps, valves, and storage tanks. Step-by-step guidance illustrates the design of pressurized irrigation systems, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Real-world scenarios demonstrate how to address challenges in water distribution and achieve system efficiency.

The course also emphasizes key principles such as determining irrigation water requirements, hydraulic applications for pipe networks, and considerations for pumping systems. By mastering EPANET's functionality, participants will develop the confidence to design and optimize irrigation systems for agricultural, municipal, and industrial purposes. Hands-on examples and clear instructions will ensure participants can apply their skills to various professional contexts.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for agriculture and environmental engineers, project engineers, consultants, designers, and planners involved in irrigation and water management projects. It is also beneficial for operation and maintenance personnel, developers, and individuals responsible for implementing sustainable irrigation systems in farms, landscapes, and urban areas.

Additionally, water resource managers, irrigation technicians, horticultural specialists, and municipal engineers can significantly benefit from the practical insights offered in this course. Whether designing new systems or optimizing existing ones, this training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in irrigation engineering.

Course Syllabus

Irrigation Needs and Irrigation Management

Description of On-Farm Irrigation Systems

• Types of systems
• Distribution methods

Design of On-Farm Irrigation Systems

• Determination of the design value
• Efficiency

Pumping Irrigation Water and System Curves

• Performance curves
• Selection of pumps optimal

Design Irrigation System Equipment and Components:

• Sprinkler head selection and placement
• Lateral pipe sizing and Mainline sizing

EPANET software for designing irrigation systems

• Hydraulic concepts
• Network example
• Discharge coefficient of a sprinkler/Emitter
• Lateral on ascending/downward slopes
• Pumping (aquifer, river)
• Determination of the optimal diameter of the pipes

Questions and Answers and Feedback to Participants on Achievement of Learning Outcomes