Qiong Su

Operation, Maintenance, and Management of Irrigation Systems serves as a comprehensive guide to irrigation system governance across global contexts, from state-controlled systems in developing countries to privately managed districts in developed nations. The book systematically covers water delivery methods, automation systems, hydraulic structures, drainage principles, equipment maintenance, financial management, and policy frameworks, while addressing modern concerns such as water quality, safety protocols, and wildlife enhancement. It serves as an essential resource for irrigation professionals, agricultural engineers, water resource managers, and policy makers seeking to optimize system performance across diverse geographical and governance environments. Combines engineering principles with socio-economic, managerial, and stakeholder considerations for holistic irrigation system management. Features real-world case studies, advanced automation systems, water delivery methods, hydraulic structures, and maintenance strategies.

This textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of irrigation engineering for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It does not require a background in calculus, hydrology, or hydraulics, offering a one-stop overview of the entire field of study. It includes everything a student of irrigation engineering needs to know: concepts of climate, soils, crops, water quality, hydrology, and hydraulics, as well as their application to design and environmental management. To demonstrate the practical applications of the theories discussed, there are over 300 worked examples and end-of chapter exercises. The exercises allow readers to solve real-world problems and apply the information they've learned to a diverse range of scenarios. To further prepare students for their future careers, each chapter includes many illustrative diagrams and tables containing data to help design irrigation systems. For instructors' use when planning and teaching, a solutions manual can be found online alongside a suite of PowerPoint lecture slides.