Describe the process of designing a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation.
Designing a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation involves:
Site Assessment: Identify suitable catchment areas like roofs and available space for storage.
Catchment Area: Choose clean, non-contaminating surfaces for collecting rainwater.
Gutters and Downspouts: Install to channel water from catchment areas to storage, sized to handle expected rainfall.
Filtration: Include filters to remove debris and contaminants before water enters the storage tank.
Storage Tank: Select a tank with adequate capacity, ensuring it’s covered to prevent contamination and has an overflow mechanism.
Distribution: Design a system for delivering water to irrigation, including pumps and pipes.
Maintenance: Plan for regular cleaning of filters and inspection of components to ensure efficient operation.
These steps ensure an effective and reliable rainwater harvesting system for irrigation.
How can the performance of a diversion headwork be effectively monitored and evaluated?
What is Sprinkler irrigation?
Explain the role of a head regulator in diversion head works.
Explain the doubly reinforced structure.
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Write notes on Mixing and Mixer machines of concrete.
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