Determining Minor Head Losses in Drip Irrigation Laterals. I: Methodology
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Volume 128, Issue 6
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Minor head losses at emitter insertions along drip laterals were predicted by a derivation of Bélanger’s theorem and analyzed by the classic formula that includes a friction coefficient K multiplied by a kinetic energy term. A relationship was established for K as a function of some emitter geometric characteristics. These take into account the flow expansion behind the reduction of the cross-sectional area of the pipe due to obstruction by the emitter. Flow constrictions at emitter insertions were estimated by analogy with contraction produced by water jets discharging through orifices. An experimental procedure was also developed to determine minor losses in situ, in the laboratory or in the field. An approach is suggested to calculate either K or the emitter equivalent length as a function of lateral head losses, inlet head, and flow rate. Internal diameter and length of lateral, emitter spacing, emitter discharge equation, and water viscosity must be known. Approximate analytical relations to study flow in laterals were developed. They may be used to design and evaluate drip irrigation units. Analytical and experimental procedures are validated in the companion paper by Juana et al.
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Received: Jul 5, 2001
Accepted: Apr 24, 2002
Published online: Nov 15, 2002
Published in print: Dec 2002
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