DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DEVICE FOR MEASURING STREAM FLOW IN SMALL IRRIGATION CHANNELS

Authors

  • M. O. Isikwue Dept of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. Author
  • Z. T. Uzege Dept of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. Author
  • S.U. Onyeamu Dept of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. Author

Keywords:

Irrigation, streamflow measurement, hydrograph, discharge, low cost device

Abstract

A low cost technology device for measuring streamflow in small streams and irrigation channels was
designed, constructed and tested. Adequate monitoring of stream flow will provide a good information for
planning and management of any irrigation project. Hydrograph which shows depth of flow was produced
through the plotting mechanism from which also discharge can be calculated. The plot identifies peak
rates of flow and distribution of rates of flow. It is recommended for further improvement.

Downloads

Published

2025-05-10

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2014): JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (JAET)

Section

Articles