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Irrigation pipeline design
Simplify your life through efficient irrigation
Guidelines
Irrigation is defined as the replacement or supplementation of rainfall with water from another source in order to grow crops or plants.
For centuries, irrigation has significantly improved our ability to grow various plants under various conditions. Large areas of South Africa have a warm and dry climate, with high evaporation and low and
irregular rainfall.
In it's network PipeFlo has experts in irrigation that can assist you with your design. We have found that going the extra mile during the design phase often bears fruit in the long run, through more efficient output and savings. All our pipes are suitable for irrigation - depending on the type of irrigation you intend to use the pipes for. To help you choose the correct pipe pressure class we have compiled an overview of polyethylene pipe which defines the pipe pressure classes.
Optimal crop/plant/grass yield is impossible without an effective irrigation pipeline. In areas where there are suitable ground and water resources, irrigation invariably promotes successful farming and higher crop yields.
Through irrigation, you gain more control over your soil moisture content. Irrigation allows us to control our surrounding environment – through the management of the water supply, irrespective of the weather.
By implementing a reliable piping system; one which can endure the deteriorating effects of soil and water, you will be given a huge economical advantage and the precision handling you need for superior irrigation.
Advantages of irrigation
Irrigation greatly reduces the waste of water. It will increase both the plant quality and the crop/plant/grass yields, because irrigation delivers the water to its intended location. This reduces evaporation as well as an increase in the soil's salt content.
It should also control the excessive water from floods and heavy rains. Irrigation should prevent the growth of fungi and other bacterial diseases. You can supply water to previously inaccessible locations, - vastly reducing the waste of water and maximizing your land potential.
The fundamental task of the designer is to design a sustainable, profitable, and effective irrigation system. To achieve sustainability, effectively use the ground and water resources. Bigger profitability is reached through the increased yield of a better quality crop against the lowest cost possible.
Further information
PipeFlo compiled the following links to assist with your research. Keep in mind that PipeFlo is not responsible for the content of these pages:
Gardening Eden - "garden of eden for gardeners" is a website dedicated to gardening in South Africa. It's also got a forum on which irrigation is discussed.
Irrigation Association - a consumer booklet is available with more information about irrigation.
Irrigation Tutorials - for those who have more than a passing interest in irrigation.
Sakia.org an information and communication service in the area of 'land and water, also IRRIGATION-L and the WWW Virtual Library Irrigation & Hydrology.
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