2024
Analysis and Technology of Irrigation Systems
Name: Analysis and Technology of Irrigation Systems
Code: ERU10443M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Rural Engineering
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Presentation
This course aims to give students skills in planning, designing and evaluating of irrigation systems.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Acquire a more in depth knowledge of irrigation systems and methodologies, as well as their management and automation. Acquire competence in the planning, selection and design of irrigation systems, know the more important components, and be able to evaluate irrigation and water needs.
Contents
Introduction: Soils, soil water, water retention by the soil, infiltration. Topographic survey.
Crop water needs: Evapotranspiration, factors affecting water loss from plants, calculation methodologies.
Water management: Management based on evapotranspiration, soil moisture content and canopy characteristics. Equipment. Irrigation scheduling.
Irrigation systems:
Surface Irrigation: Principles of surface Irrigation and management. Evaluation and improvement of irrigation quality. Automation and equipment.
Sprinkler irrigation: General principles of sprinkler irrigation operation and design. Equipment. Pumps and hydraulic design. Evaluation.
Drip irrigation: Principles of design and operation. Hydraulic design. Emitter hydraulics. Equipment: drippers, tubing, filters, pumps, electro valves, etc. Evaluation
Irrigation automation: Systems and equipment for automatic management of irrigation
Crop water needs: Evapotranspiration, factors affecting water loss from plants, calculation methodologies.
Water management: Management based on evapotranspiration, soil moisture content and canopy characteristics. Equipment. Irrigation scheduling.
Irrigation systems:
Surface Irrigation: Principles of surface Irrigation and management. Evaluation and improvement of irrigation quality. Automation and equipment.
Sprinkler irrigation: General principles of sprinkler irrigation operation and design. Equipment. Pumps and hydraulic design. Evaluation.
Drip irrigation: Principles of design and operation. Hydraulic design. Emitter hydraulics. Equipment: drippers, tubing, filters, pumps, electro valves, etc. Evaluation
Irrigation automation: Systems and equipment for automatic management of irrigation
Teaching Methods
Theoretical-practical classes and practical work carried out by students, preferably in groups.
In each class, a theoretical presentation of each chapter is made, followed by a more practical approach that may include application exercises and/or introduction to the project.
In each class, a theoretical presentation of each chapter is made, followed by a more practical approach that may include application exercises and/or introduction to the project.
Assessment
The course unit can be assessed through either continuous assessment or a final assessment.
Continuous assessment (n. 5 artº 110 of the RAUE) will include two components: practical group assignments (50%) and a written test (50%) to be completed during the final assessment period, as indicated in n. 5 of artº 110 of the RAUE. Each assessment component has a minimum grade of 8.0.
Final assessment (n. 6 artº 110 of the RAUE) will include two components: practical group assignments (40%) and a written test (60%) to be completed during the final assessment period, as indicated in n. 6 artº 110 of the RAUE. Each assessment component has a minimum grade of 8.0.
Continuous assessment (n. 5 artº 110 of the RAUE) will include two components: practical group assignments (50%) and a written test (50%) to be completed during the final assessment period, as indicated in n. 5 of artº 110 of the RAUE. Each assessment component has a minimum grade of 8.0.
Final assessment (n. 6 artº 110 of the RAUE) will include two components: practical group assignments (40%) and a written test (60%) to be completed during the final assessment period, as indicated in n. 6 artº 110 of the RAUE. Each assessment component has a minimum grade of 8.0.
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