Friction Correction Factors for Center-Pivots
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 125, Issue 5
Abstract
Analytical equations for friction correction factors for center-pivot laterals without end guns are developed. This work illustrates a discrepancy when earlier equations are applied to center-pivots with small numbers of outlets. Earlier equations were also limited to center-pivots with constant outlet spacing. Equations presented in the current work are developed for center-pivots with constant outlet spacing and also for center-pivots with constant outlet discharge. When the equations developed in the current work are applied to center-pivots with a large number of outlets, the results are in good agreement with previous work for center-pivot laterals with an infinite number of outlets. When applied to a smaller number of outlets the equations presented here provide a more precise estimate of the friction correction factor. Using the current equations, the friction correction factor for center-pivots with constant outlet spacing was found to be very similar to the friction correction factor for center-pivots with constant outlet discharge. Useful simple equations are also presented for calculating the discharge of each outlet or for calculating the spacing between outlets.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 125 • Issue 5 • October 1999
Pages: 280 - 286
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Published online: Oct 1, 1999
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