Dimensionless Runoff Curves for Irrigation Borders
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 2
Abstract
Nondimensional runoff curves useful in the design of reuse systems are presented for free outflow irrigation borders. Pertinent open channel variables affecting runoff in border irrigation, including inflow rate, surface resistance, border slope, soil infiltration characteristics, application time, and length of border, were studied and their effects presented. Maximum advance distance, which is of interest in designing border irrigation systems, is also given by the zero runoff curves. A zero‐inertia mathematical model was used to develop the nondimensional predictive graphical solution in terms of four reduced variables.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 2 • June 1984
Pages: 179 - 191
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1984
Published in print: Jun 1984
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