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CONTENTS
Introduction
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Aim of this document
Safety instructions
Use of symbols in this document
Drip irrigation system overview
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An overview of the drip irrigation system components, their functions and properties:
Structure of a drip irrigation system; Water source; Pumps & pumping stations; Filtration;
Main, sub-main, distribution pipes and fittings; Water meters and pressure gauges; Valves;
Dosing unit; Dripperlines (laterals); Connectors; End of dripperlines; Sensors; Controller;
Accessories and add-ons; Agro-machinery.
Drip irrigation management and operation
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Guidelines and useful tips for the proper management and operation of a drip irrigation system:
Irrigation; Nutrigation™; Nutrigation™ via a drip irrigation system; Chemigation;
Dripperline insertion or laying.
Drip irrigation system maintenance
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Guidelines and useful tips for the proper maintenance of a drip irrigation system:
Maintenance timetable; System flushing; Preparation and use of a hydraulic conditions checklist;
Chemical injection for system maintenance; Water analysis; Sampling drippers;
Rodent control; Root intrusion prevention in subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems;
Contamination from external particles in SDI; Periods of system inactivity.
Water / soil / plant relationship
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Vital information considering the soil condition, the water characteristics and the needs of the
crop, and guidelines for the planning and management of a drip irrigation system:
Soil; Water budgeting; Tensiometers
Appendices
Appendix 1: Unit conversion tables
Appendix 2: Further reading
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