Irrigation Design Course

Your guarantee for appropriate irrigation technology

INTRODUCTION TO IRRIGATION DESIGN A short course presented by SABI COURSE AIMS • • • •

To establish a uniform standard of knowledge amongst irrigation designers. To promote the more focused use of sophisticated equipment. To broaden the professional image of irrigation designers. To lay the foundation for more specialized training.

COURSE FORMAT Lectures on theoretical aspects are supported by demonstrations. During the course there will be opportunities to discuss practical problems. WHO SHOULD ATTEND • •

Students interested in a career in the irrigation industry. All persons working in the irrigation industry.

CLASS TIMES

Tea Break: Lunch:

08:30 – 16:00 10:45 – 11:00 13:00 – 14:00

DURATION OF COURSE Module 1

May 2009

Module 2

June 2009

Module 3

July 2009

Module 4

Augustus 2009

ASSESMENT Written exams will be taken after each module. The requirement to pass is 50%. Successful candidates receive a certificate. Candidates who achieve more than 75% will be issued a certificate with “distinction”. The best student will receive a bronze medal at the bi-annual SABI congress.

2 ASSESMENT Only applicable to candidates who fail a maximum of two subjects. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Senior certificate preferably with mathematics, or relevant experience. COURSE FEES R1500/module and a R150 admin fee for the final exam (includes the Irrigation Design Manual which is used as a study material). The course certificate will only be issued when the entire course is completed. COURSE VENUE ARC: ILI, Creswell Avenue Silverton, Pretoria. COURSE REGISTRATION Please complete the attached registration form and send to South African Irrigation Institute (SABI) P.O. Box 834 STRAND 7139 Republic of South Africa Tel/Fax: +00 21 855 5412 E-mail: [email protected] The full course fee is payable on registration. Cheques to be made payable to SABI. Bank details: Bank: Branch Code: Account Number: Type of account:

ABSA 334-410 404 5358 927 Cheque

Fax your registration form and proof of payment to +27 21 855 5412. ACCOMMODATION Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and the cost thereof is not included in the course fees. MEALS Coffee/Tea and a light lunch are included. PARKING Parking is available at ARC: ILI CONTACT PERSON Riana Lombard Isobel van der Stoep

021 855 5412 082 331 4987

E-mail: [email protected]

NEEDS FOR COURSE Writing pad and scientific pocket calculator.

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COURSE PROGRAM The program is subject to changes. Module 1 (May 2009) Date

SYSTEM PLANNING

Time 08:30 – 08:45 08:45 – 09:45 09:45 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00

Subject Welcoming 1. Introduction to irrigation design 10. Types of irrigation systems TEA 10. Examples of complete designs LUNCH ARC - Site visit 3. Soil science TEA 3. Soil science LUNCH 3. Soil science (practical) Exam: Soil Science TEA 5. Water quality LUNCH 4. Water Act 4. Crop water requirements TEA 4. Crop water requirements LUNCH 4. Crop water requirements

Lecturer

4. SAPWAT TEA 4. SAPWAT

Module 2 (June 2009) MICRO IRRIGATION DESIGN Date

Time 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00

Subject System planning TEA System planning LUNCH Irrigation equipment and accessories Hydraulics (theory) TEA Hydraulics (theory) LUNCH Hydraulics (pipe materials) Exam: System planning TEA Micro irrigation design (planning) LUNCH Micro irrigation design (equipment) Micro irrigation design (laterals) TEA Micro irrigation design (manifolds) LUNCH Micro irrigation design (equipment) Micro irrigation design (examples) TEA Micro irrigation design (examples)

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4 Module 3 (14 – 18 July 2008) Date

Time 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00

Module 4 (August 2009) Date

Time 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:00 11:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 13:30 14:00 – 15:30 16:00 -

SPRINKLER IRRIGATION DESIGN

Subject Micro irrigation – revision TEA Micro irrigation – block hydraulics examples LUNCH Micro irrigation – main line examples Sprinkler irrigation – introduction TEA Sprinkler irrigation – lateral design LUNCH Sprinkler irrigation - equipment Sprinkler irrigation – main lines TEA Sprinkler irrigation – examples LUNCH Sprinkler irrigation - equipment Exam: Hydraulics TEA Moving systems - theory LUNCH Moving systems - equipment Pumps – principles and selection TEA Drive systems (motors)

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DESIGN EXAMPLES AND EXAM Subject Micro irrigation – design example TEA Micro irrigation – design example LUNCH Micro irrigation – design example Sprinkler irrigation – design example TEA Sprinkler irrigation – design example LUNCH Sprinkler irrigation – design example Flood irrigation TEA Automation and fertigation LUNCH Study Design Exam TEA Design Exam LUNCH Design Exam SABI Central Branch meeting and function with lecturers

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