On-Farm Water Measurement and Flow Meter Installation

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This course covers the most common methods used to measure water use in agricultural irrigation and details the selection, use, and installation of flow meters.

Course Information

This course consists of seven modules that educate farmers, crop consultants, water district personnel, dealers, and agency personnel on how to measure on-farm water usage using different metering techniques and how to select and to properly install flow meters. Videos are included which detail the installation process for propeller flow meters in metal and PVC pipelines.

Course Objectives

Once you finish this course, you will be able to:

  1. Be aware of issues and regulations regarding metering in Texas.
  2. Understand the terminology used in water measurement and metering.
  3. Have a broad understanding of pipeline hydraulics as it relates to pressure, velocity, and flow.
  4. Be able to Identify the most common metering technologies used in on-farm applications.
  5. Understand how metering devices operate, their advantages and disadvantages, and expected accuracy.
  6. Be able to estimate water use and flow with indirect methods (i.e., methods not requiring the use of a meter)
  7. Understand installation requirements and procedures for different types of meters.
  8. Be able to distinguish between the two methods used for reporting flow measurement accuracy.
  9. Know the correct steps and procedures for installing a propellor-type flow meter in meter and PVC pipelines.

You will have access to this course for 1 year before your account is unenrolled.

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