IRRIG8: Solid set irrigation

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🚿 Solid Set Irrigation System Evaluation Calculator v1.0.0

Supporting the Irrigation System Evaluation Code of Practice (Section 4.2)

Professional Analysis with Code of Practice Section 4.2.13.3 Compliant Grid Uniformity Testing

🏡 Farm & Property Information
👨‍🔬 Consultant & Evaluation Details
🚿 Solid Set Irrigation System Information
Type of solid set irrigation system
Type of sprinklers used in the system
📏 System Layout & Dimensions
Distance between sprinkler rows (Dsr)
Distance between sprinklers in a row (Dsc)
Total flow rate for the entire system
Length of irrigated area
Width of irrigated area
Length × width ÷ 10,000
Radius of individual sprinkler coverage (rw)
Normal irrigation set time
Desired irrigation application depth
🌱 Soil Information
Basic infiltration rate of soil
💧 Individual Sprinkler Performance Analysis (Section 4.2.13.2)

Measure pressures and flows from 12 sprinklers chosen at random across the irrigated area. Ensure sprinklers chosen are of the same specifications.

Code of Practice recommends minimum 12 sprinklers
Select number of sprinklers to test above to generate input fields
📊 System Pressure & Flow Analysis
Pressure at pump discharge
Mainline pressure after filters and control valves
Actual measured system flow rate
System design flow rate
Pressure loss across filtration system
Will calculate automatically
🔧 Multiple Block Pressure Testing
Test pressure at multiple hydrants/off-takes
Select number of hydrants above to generate pressure input fields
⚡ Energy Consumption & Operating Costs
Rated power of main irrigation pump motor
Actual power consumption during operation
Cost per kilowatt-hour of electricity
Estimated annual irrigation hours
Cost per cubic metre of irrigation water
Will calculate automatically
📊 Grid Uniformity Test Setup (Section 4.2.13.3)

Code of Practice Requirement: Arrange a grid of collectors between six adjacent sprinklers (three in each of two rows) in a representative part of the system.

📏 Grid Layout Calculation
Max 3m for sprayers, 5m for spinners/rotators (Code requirement)
Auto-calculated based on sprinkler spacing and collector spacing
Total number of collectors for the grid
Diameter of catch can opening
Duration of uniformity test (or portion of irrigation set)
🌡️ Evaporation Control (Section 5.2.2)
Volume added to control collector before test
Volume remaining in control collector after test
Diameter of control collector opening
When water application to collectors began
When measurement of collectors was completed
Will calculate from control collector data

📄 Upload Grid Data from CSV

Upload a CSV file with grid collector data. Format:

  • 4 columns: Grid Row, Grid Column, Volume (mL), Collection Time (minutes)
CSV files with or without headers are supported. Grid size will be auto-detected.
Calculate grid layout above to generate collector input fields

📊 Solid Set Distribution Uniformity Analysis v1.0.0

Complete the grid data entry and calculate results to see analysis here.

Key Calculations (Code of Practice Section 4.2):

  • Code of Practice Section 4.2.13.3 compliant 6-sprinkler grid layout
  • Grid Distribution Uniformity calculations (GDU_lq)
  • Sprinkler Flow Distribution Uniformity (QDU_lq)
  • Field Distribution Uniformity using Clemmens-Solomon procedure (Equation 27)
  • Christiansen Uniformity Coefficient using Equation 33
  • Static application rate calculations (Equation 46)
  • Evaporation correction (Section 5.2.2)
  • Individual sprinkler performance analysis
  • Pressure variation assessment
  • Enhanced CSV support with flexible grid sizes
  • Professional grid pattern visualization
📋 Professional Report Generation

📋 Report Features v1.0.0

  • Generate Report: Professional report with Code of Practice compliant methodology
  • Export Data: CSV file with all grid data and analysis results
  • Export Charts: PNG images of grid pattern visualization charts
  • Print Report: Professional HTML report optimized for PDF printing