The following points highlight the distribution channels that are used for discharging water into the canals for irrigation. The distribution channels are: 1. Standing Wave Flume 2. Crump’s Adjustable Proportional Semi-Module 3. Lindley Type Standing Wave Flume 4. Gibb’s Module 5. Pipe Outlets 6. Open Flume Outlets 7. Adjustable Proportional Module (APM) 8. Tail Clusters. […]
Distribution Channels for Discharging Water into the Canals | Irrigation
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Water Level in Canals | Irrigation | Agriculture
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This article deals with structures that regulate the discharge and maintain the water levels within a canal network (Fig. 4.1). These structures may be described as follows: (a) Drops and falls to lower the water level of the canal. (b) Cross regulators to head up water in the parent channel to divert some of it […]
Lining Used in Canals: 4 Types | Water | Irrigation | Agriculture
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In general, the following types of linings are generally used:- 1. Concrete Lining 2. Shotcrete Lining 3. Boulder Lining 4. Earth Linings. Type # 1. Concrete Lining: Cement concrete lining made from selected aggregate gives very satisfactory service. Despite the fact that they are frequently high in their initial cost, their long life and minimum […]