Design and Management of Drip Systems in Hawaii

by Win Bui, Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Assoc, Aiea, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Structures for Enhanced Safety and Physical Security

Abstract:

In 1970, Hawaii's sugar industry began implementing drip irrigation to minimize labor requirements, improve water and nutrient application efficiencies, and maximize yields. Today, 35,000 ha of sugarcane land are drip-irrigated. Drip irrigation systems were designed with standardized, reliable hardware for ease of installation and to provide years of trouble-free service. Wherever possible, water is gravity-fed to the irrigation systems to eliminate pumping and associated costs. Protective equipment is installed to prevent water hammers. Computers are used to aid in the design and management of drip irrigation systems.

Subject Headings: Irrigation systems | Trickle irrigation | Hydraulic design | Water management | Water conservation | Systems management | Water hammer | Hawaii | United States

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