Introduction to Water Engineering, Hydrology, and Irrigation

This book is a comprehensive undergraduate text for water and environmental engineering courses, with classroom-tested exercises and material for extramural short courses. It covers basic concepts of agricultural irrigation and drainage, including planning and design, surface intakes, economics, environmental impacts, wetlands, and legal issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a comprehensive undergraduate text for water and environmental engineering courses, as well as a preliminary reading for postgraduate courses in the field. It has been extensively classroom tested by undergraduate water and environmental engineering students, and is augmented by material prepared for extramural short courses. The text covers basic concepts of agricultural irrigation and drainage, including planning and design, surface intakes, economics, environmental impacts, wetlands, and legal issues.

Numerous illustrations are included throughout the book to clarify the concepts presented. The book examines and compares the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of irrigation practice, explaining the integral components such as pumps, filters, piping, valves, and more. It also considers fertilizer application and nutrient management.

This comprehensive and well-illustrated book is of great interest to students, professionals, and researchers involved with all aspects of water engineering, hydrology, and irrigation. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles and practices of agricultural irrigation and drainage, and will be valuable for both academic and professional purposes.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032275925