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Main Components of Tanks Irrigation System | Irrigation

Tanks irrigation system consist of the following components: 1. Tank Bund for Water Storage 2. Escape Weir 3. Tank Outlets or Supply Sluices.  Component # 1. Tank Bunds for Water Storage: Tank bund is an embankment of low height. Generally it is made of earth. Since earth of various types is available tank bunds may be constructed using principles adopted [...]

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Design of Tank Weir (With Formula) | Tank Irrigation | Irrigation

Since the weir has to safely pass down excess flow, estimation of peak flow becomes a first step in design of tank weirs. Catchment area of tank is small and fan shaped, so in practice it is difficult to measure the discharge. It is, therefore, estimated using empirical formulae. In north India Dicken's formula is used, while for south India [...]

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