Well irrigation WELL IRRIGATION When water obtained from wells is use for irrigation purposes it is know well irrigation. Well, irrigation essentially requires the construction of wells; Classification of wells and their application. Construction of wells. Various types of strainers used in tube we...
Construction of Open wells CONSTRUCTION OF OPENS WELLS Open wells may be constructed in following three ways: Kacha wells or wells having no lining, Wells having pervious lining and Lined wells.1. Kacha Wells. These wells are of small depths and can be constructed in boulder or hard soils. They can...
Methods of drilling tube wells METHODS OF DRILLING TUBE WELLS Wells for domestic purposes which require small quantity of water are bored with auger turned by hand. Smaller wells in unconsolidated formations may be constructed by cutting action of a jet of water. None of these two methods is howeve...
OTHER SOURCES OF GROUND WATER OTHER SOURCES OF GROUND WATER Besides different types of wells following may also sometimes becomes source of water for irrigation. Infiltration galleries Springs Karez.1. Infiltration Galleries. They are horizontal or nearly horizontal tunnels which are construct thro...
Classification of reservoirs CLASSIFICATION OF RESERVOIRS Depending upon the purposes served, the reservoirs may be classified into following categories. Storage or conservation reservoirs Flood control reservoirs Distribution reservoirs Multipurpose reservoirs.1. Storage or Conservation Reservoirs...