Water is to be lifted from wells before it is used for irrigation. Sometimes water may have to be lifted from canals, streams, and rain water filled in low lying areas to use it for irrigation. The methods of lifting water vary depending on the source, depth, quantity to be lifted and availability of power. The following are the various [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Reservoir 2. Classification of Reservoirs 3. Purposes of Water Storage 4. Selection 5. Storage Zones 6. Various Yields 7. Life 8. Silting Power 9. Silt Control 10. Reservoir Losses. Contents: Introduction to Reservoir Classification of Reservoirs Purposes of Water Storage in Reservoir Selection of Reservoir Site Storage Zones of a [...]
In this article we will discuss about how to maintain canals. Introduction to Maintenance of Canals: The irrigation projects have to be continuously maintained, so that they may perform their functions efficiently. If they are not maintained properly, the canals of the systems may get silted up. Weed growth may also occur. Capacity of the canal is reduced both by [...]