Irrigation Maintenance and Operations Learning Process

Title: Irrigation Maintenance and Operations Learning Process
Authors: G. V. Skogerboe and G. P. Merkley
Specifications: Hard Cover, 369 pp, ISBN 0-918334-92-6
Price: US $68
Cat No: IMOL

Sensible guidelines and procedures for improved maintenance and operations of conveyance and distribution systems for irrigation water - successfully used as a textbook

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DESCRIPTION

This book provides sensible guidelines and procedures for improved maintenance and operations of conveyance and distribution systems for irrigation water. The maintenance and operations phases of irrigation system management are discussed separately and in detail, with many photographs, sketches, flow charts, and computational examples to support the application of concepts.

The Irrigation Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Learning Process has two major phases: the Maintenance Phase and the Operations Phase. Although both phases are discussed, the initial emphasis is on implementing improved irrigation system maintenance practices, particularly for deteriorated irrigation systems. In terms of strategy, this process focuses very strongly on providing equitable water supplies to outlets or turnouts (synonymous terms), and enhancing communication between irrigation agency staff and water users. Besides describing the Learning Process, this text focuses on how both phases lead to improved hydraulic performance.

The Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Learning Process has been developed to provide guidelines that will help identify problems, develop solutions, and provide field experience and insights for further improvements to the irrigation system. This process is meant to develop appreciation and create awareness among technical staff of the irrigation agency, as well as farmers and senior officials, by creating "visible success stories" at those irrigation systems selected for improvement. Publ. 1996 WRP.

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PART ONE - PROCESS OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 - CONCEPTS
Chapter 2 - MAINTENANCE
Chapter 3 - OPERATIONS
Chapter 4 - IMPLEMENTATION

PART TWO - MAINTENANCE PHASE

Chapter 5 - MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS
Chapter 6 - MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS
Chapter 7 - OPERATIONS CONTROL MAINTENANCE SURVEYS
Chapter 8 - MAINTENANCE PLANS
Chapter 9 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY

PART THREE - OPERATIONS PHASE

Chapter 10 - DISCHARGE RATINGS
Chapter 11 - DISCHARGE MEASUREMENTS
Chapter 12 - CHANNEL LOSSES
Chapter 13 - OPERATIONS PLAN
Chapter 14 - MONITORING, EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK PROGRAM
Chapter 15 - TERTIARY SUBSYSTEMS
Chapter 16 - IMPROVEMENTS PLAN

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