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Benchmarking Irrigation, Charles M. Burt
Benchmarking Irrigation, Charles M. Burt
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
A few performance indicators (e.g., “efficiency”) have been included in irrigation jargon for many decades. However, at the Rome meeting we will have a comprehensive discussion on irrigation benchmarking. It will be easy to fall into a discussion of definitions and specifics. Prior to that, it might be helpful to consider the following aspects that will help to set the stage for the details:
Benchmarking Of Flexibility And Needs - 2000, Charles Burt, Andrew Mutziger, Darren Cordova
Benchmarking Of Flexibility And Needs - 2000, Charles Burt, Andrew Mutziger, Darren Cordova
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
ITRC interviewed irrigation district personnel from 60 agricultural districts representing approximately 91% of the irrigated acreage within the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation’s (USBR) Mid-Pacific Region.
Data were analyzed to determine the degree of water delivery flexibility provided to farmers and the extent of existing and planned district modernization.
The interview process defined needs for direct technical assistance and training. These needs varied by district and area in California. The Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC) concluded that training programs should incorporate some common classes using the Water Delivery Facility and other resources located on campus at …
Evaluation Of Anti-Fouling Paints, Charles M. Burt
Evaluation Of Anti-Fouling Paints, Charles M. Burt
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
Algae and other growth on Replogle flumes, often used as flow measurement devices in irrigation canals, can effect the accuracy of measurements in those canals. Research was conducted to find a product that would prevent buildup on the flumes. Hard anti-fouling paint, designed to be applied to concrete rather than fiberglass, wood, steel or iron, was the type of paint used in this study.
Actuators For Sluice Gates — Alternatives To Commercially Available Products, Charles M. Burt
Actuators For Sluice Gates — Alternatives To Commercially Available Products, Charles M. Burt
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
Gate actuators provide a method of raising and lowering canal gates using electric motors instead of human power. ITRC has investigated four alternatives to commercially available actuators designed specifically for the operation of canal gates.