TURF IRRIGATION AND DESIGN
AGR1TID
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will undertake workshops and practicals in irrigation auditing, uniformity calculations, and remediation methods to improve the uniformity of existing systems. Students will also learn about all aspects of irrigation design, including testing the pressure and flow rate of a water source, dynamic pressure and flow rate data for different pumps, selection options for rotary sprinklers, control systems and pumps. Added topics taught include: computer modelling of uniformity and precipitation rates of different irrigation spacings, stationing, pipe sizing and calculation of friction losses. Students will design a complete system using basic CAD functions.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | International Turf Management Handbook | Prescribed | Aldous, D.E. (Ed.) 2011 | Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Conduct irrigation audits on a turf surface and calculate irrigation parameters. Diagnose and correct irrigation faults to improve uniformity.
- Activities:
- Theory is covered in lectures and audits conducted in practical sessions.
02. Determine the dynamic pressure versus flow rate curve for water sources and pumps and select appropriate sprinkler type and stationing.
- Activities:
- Theory is covered in lectures and audits conducted in practical sessions.
03. Design irrigation system layouts using sprinkler spacing and stationing and use basic Computer Aided Design functions.
- Activities:
- Theory is covered in lectures and designs conducted in practical sessions.
04. Select appropriate control wire sizes, pipe sizes and calculate friction losses for irrigation designs
- Activities:
- Theory is covered in lectures and audits conducted in practical sessions.
Epping, 2018, Week 29-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 29 - 42
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 1-11 - 1 workshop & WIL placement
Week 12 - WIL & practical skills test
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Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation Audit report (500 words) | Group practical activity on audit and remediation of an irrigation system, with individual reports for assessment | 10 | 01 |
| Water sources and pumps report (500 Words) | Group practical activity on testing pressure and flow rates of water sources and pumps, with individual reports for assessment | 10 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Irrigation System Design (1000 words) | Individual designs submitted as a CAD plan, with details | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Open book written examination (2 hours, 2000 words) | Open book exam examining all aspects of irrigation design. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |