Unit1
Unit 1
Conventional method of landscape irrigation- hose irrigation system, quick release coupling system and portable sprinkler with hose pipes;
Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of engineering hydrology and irrigation & drainage engineering concepts.
Syllabus
5 unitsUnit2
Unit 2
Types of landscapes and suitability of different irrigation methods, water requirement for different landscapes, Modern methods of landscape irrigation- pop-up sprinklers, spray pop-up sprinkler, shrub adopter, drip irrigation and bubblers;
Unit3
Unit 3
Main components of modern landscape irrigation systems and their selection criteria; type of pipes, pressure rating, sizing and selection criteria. Merits and demerits of conventional and modern irrigation systems,
Unit4
Unit 4
Automation system for landscape irrigation- main components, types of controllers and their application, Design of modern landscape irrigation systems, operation and maintenance of landscape irrigation systems.
Unit5
Unit 5
Land management and cultural practices on watershed hydrology; evaluation and monitoring of watershed programmes; people’s participation in watershed management programmes.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Understand about conventional method of landscape irrigation.K2
- CO2Understand about different landscapes and methods of landscape irrigation.K2
- CO3Understand about the components of modern landscape irrigation systems.K2
- CO4Analyze and design automation system for landscape irrigation.K4
- CO5Understand land management and cultural practices on watershed hydrology and analyze people’s participation in watershed management programmes.K2&K4
Suggested Reading
- Dhruva, Narayana,V.V., Sastri,G. and Patnaik,U.S. (1990). Watershed Management. ICAR, New Delhi. ICAR. Soil and Water Conservation Research in India.
- Singh, G.,Venkataraman,C.,Sastri,C.,Joshi,B.P. (1985). Manual of Soil Water conservation practices. Oxford IBM Publishing Co Pvt.Ltd. New Delhi.
- Singh, R.V. (2000). Watershed Planning and Management. Yash Publishing House, Bikaner.
Official AKTU syllabus
This subject is on page 25 of the original AKTU PDF.