AI3613 Irrigation Field Laboratory Syllabus:

AI3613 Irrigation Field Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

 Students should be able to verify the principles studied in theory by performing the experiments in lab.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. To study various instruments in the Meteorological Laboratory
2. Determination of infiltration rate using double ring and digital infiltrometer
3. Determination of soil moisture wetting pattern for irrigation scheduling
4. Design of Drip irrigation system
5. Design of sprinkler irrigation system
6. Measurement of flow properties in open irrigated channels (flumes, notches)
7. Evaluation of surface irrigation
8. Determination of uniformity coefficient for drip irrigation system
9. Determination of uniformity coefficient for sprinkler system (catch can method)
10. To conduct experiment on disc filter for micro irrigation systems

TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
REFERENCES:

1. Michael, A.M., “Irrigation Theory and Practice”, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Asawa, G.L., “Irrigation Engineering”, New Age International Private Limited, New Delhi, 1996.
3. Laboratory Manual, Centre for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 On the completion of the course the student will have the knowledge on various meteorological instruments and understanding the concept of different irrigational systems in the laboratory tests.
CO2 The student will gain knowledge on infiltrometer
CO3 Obtain knowledge on Drip irrigation system with all accessories
CO4 Obtain knowledge on Sprinkler irrigation system with all accessories