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Main line efficiency of sprinkler irrigation systems
Robert Goldthwaite Arrington
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Abstract
During the summer of 1979, tests were conducted on sprinkler irrigation systems in the state of Montana.Measurements were made to determine if the energy requirements of the main line delivery system were excessive, which could result in high pumping costs for the farmer.Energy is lost as water is transported along the main line from the pump to the distribution unit.An energy equation was used to determine if the total energy loss was above an acceptable level.
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