MODULAR AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR SMALL IRRIGATION NORMS WATER-SPRINKLING Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: irrigation system has dead-end irrigating pipeline 9 with water-sprinkling apparatus 4, connected to draining valve 6 of control unit 5. Water-sprinkling apparatus 4 have hydraulic automated shutters and pipeline 9 has pouring adjustable valve 10. Control unit 5 adjustment is exercised in accordance with definite ratio of watering time periods by irrigating dead-end pipeline 9 and pipelines ring-type network 3. In case a shutter of control unit is closed, draining valve 6 opens, water is fed in pipeline 9, earlier prepared for sprinkling next apparatus 4 is shut and sprinkling by the dead-end part of the system is exercised. EFFECT: system provides control of sprinkling process and decrease of water consumption. 3 dwg