Research Article

Optimization of Layout and Pipe Sizes for Irrigation Pipe Distribution Network Using Steiner Point Concept

Table 2

NIR and GIR for 90% efficiency.

Demand (approved) in m3
Crop%Area (m2)Delta (m)NIR at field (m3)GIR at field (m3)

Sugar cane63464944.261.174042758.364447034.19
Other perennial crops21154981.420.91039541.031143495.13
Paddy (Kharif)7040424349.640.3112588950.9613847846.06
Cotton105774907.090.261497722.151647494.37
Wheat126929888.510.251728175.61900993.16
Total10057749070.9122986862.91