FLEXIBLE IRRIGATION PIPELINE Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture. SUBSTANCE: pipeline is divided into three longitudinal sections - two side sections and one central section. Said sections are communicated with one another in leading part and in end part of pipeline. Water discharge perforations are staggered in outer sections. Leading and end parts of outer sections are equipped with locking devices. Central section provides for equalizing of pressure lengthwise of pipeline. Pipeline of such construction is used for furrow irrigation, which may be realized by means of several methods. EFFECT: increased efficiency and reduced amount of operational water wastes. 1 dwg