Sediment Particle Size Distribution for Micro Irrigation Filters

This book is intended to serve as a medium for dissemination of scientific and technical information emanated from research on performance evaluation of filters for separation of sediments at different load of sedimentation. It is also aimed at providing practical guidelines to those who involved in the practice of different types of irrigation management aspects in different soils, farmers, field assistants, engineers, researchers, students and decision makers. The book contains technical approach to many types of filters i.e. sand filter, screen filter and disc filter. The performance of micro irrigation is primarily depends upon the filter efficiency and emitter discharge. Water with variable sediment load was studied for removal efficiency of these particles. The particle size and volume distribution of sediment and their filtrates, the efficiency of the removal of these particle and pressure drop characteristic by sand, screen and disc filters. The relationship between filtration efficiency and pressure drop for sand filter, screen filter and disc filter. The frequency and scheduling of filter cleaning for efficient and reliable performance..