Water Management in Horticultural Crops

Components of sprinkler system

• A typical sprinkler system consists of the following four components (Fig.1)
  
1. Pumping unit
2. Main line
3. Lateral pipe
4. Sprinkler unit


• The type of pumping unit for sprinkler system depends on source of irrigation water. Both vertical turbine and centrifugal pumps can be used. Booster pumps may be necessary to develop required pressure in the case of centrifugal pumps.
  
• Main lines may be permanent or portable depending upon the situation.
  
• Lateral lines are usually portable for movement after each setting. Light weight aluminum pipe can be conveniently used for mains and laterals.
  
• Quick setting couplers enable movement of laterals quickly during irrigation.