Agricultural Hydraylics I

Quality parameters of irrigation water: Determination of pH, salinity, hardness, and nitrate
concentration of irrigation water. Students are divided into groups and, under the guidance of
instructors, perform these laboratory analyses.

Microbiology of irrigation water: Investigation of microbial parameters in irrigation water samples
of different origins. Includes preparation of growth media, incubation, and identification.
Soil moisture conditions – Determination of soil water content: Examination of different soil
types regarding their moisture status, determination of soil water content, and other related
factors depending on soil characteristics. Correlation of these results with irrigation method, dose,
and frequency.
Irrigation components: Demonstration of fittings and equipment such as quick-connect parts for
mobile irrigation systems, galvanized steel fittings, gray PVC fittings for permanent irrigation
networks, and steel pipe fittings. Instruction also covers special parts, hydrants, filters, irrigation
networks, fertigation devices, polyethylene fittings, drippers, and sprinklers.
Component connections: Field visit within the university farm, where most of the above
components are already installed and in full operation. Upon returning to the laboratory, students
are asked to connect and disconnect parts of various irrigation systems.
Irrigation design: Solving exercises related to irrigation system design and planning.