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Category: WRE & Irrigation

Using AI to Optimize Water Use in Agriculture

Posted on January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 By Civil Vedant
Using AI to Optimize Water Use in Agriculture

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that have been designed to think and behave like people. These smart machines may be trained to carry out a variety of operations by analyzing huge amounts of data and identifying patterns in it.  There are various varieties of AI, including strong or…

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Diversion Head Works – Purpose & Components

Posted on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 By Civil Vedant
Diversion Head Works – Purpose & Components

It is a technique of diverting water to the canal, when a weir or barrage is constructed across a perennial river to raise the water level. Diversion Head Works serves several objectives as follows: To raise the water level at the head of the canal. To form a storage by constructing dykes on both the…

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Cross Drainage Works – Necessity and Types

Posted on August 24, 2020February 28, 2021 By Civil Vedant
Cross Drainage Works – Necessity and Types

What is Cross Drainage Work? In an irrigation project, when the network of main canals, branch canals, distributaries etc. are constructed then these canals may have to cross the natural drainage like rivers, streams, etc. at different locations within the command area of the project. The crossing of the canals with such obstacles cannot be avoided….

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Canal Lining – Necessity and Types

Posted on August 20, 2020March 1, 2021 By Civil Vedant
Canal Lining – Necessity and Types

What is Canal Lining? Canal Lining is the impervious layer which protects the bed and sides of the canal. Canal Lining is done to assure economical water distribution, reduction in the possibility of breach, prevent silting of channel and to increase head for power generation. In a lined canal the resistance of flow decreases and…

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Difference between Weir, Barrage and Dam

Posted on August 20, 2020March 1, 2021 By Civil Vedant
Difference between Weir, Barrage and Dam

Hydraulic structures are constructed across the river to retain water at upstream side so that it can be used in future for different purposes. The basic purpose of hydraulic structure is to store water in reservoir for generating electricity, for irrigation and for general needs by humans. There are different types of hydraulic structures constructed according to needs…

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Irrigation – Types, Benefits and Demerits of irrigation

Posted on August 19, 2020March 1, 2021 By Civil Vedant
Irrigation – Types, Benefits and Demerits of irrigation

What is Irrigation? Irrigation is the process of supplying water to soil for raising crops. It is a science of planning and designing an efficient and economical irrigation system. It includes construction of dams, weirs, barrages and canal systems for the regular supply of water to agricultural fields. Irrigation is necessary in an area where…

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