BERMAD Irrigation Blog
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Mechanized Irrigation (mainly center pivots, but also laterals & other irrigation machines etc.) is a modern method of crop irrigation that has revolutionized agriculture since its invention in the mid-20th century. This innovative technique involves the use of large, rotating irrigation machines mounted on wheels, which pivot around a central point,
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OMEGA irrigation controller series together with BERMAD Cloud, Web App and Smartphone App offers an advanced cloud-based control solution for your irrigation and 24/7 connectivity with your installation over the internet. Omega is a standalone battery-operated controller that offers a user-friendly and cost-effective solution for irrigation systems, water distribution, data acquisition and pre-paid systems (districts & consortiums).
Topics: Irrigation, BERMAD webinar
OMEGA irrigation controller series together with BERMAD Cloud Web access and smartphone app offers an advanced cloud-based control solution for your irrigation and 24/7 connectivity with your installation over the internet. Omega is a standalone battery-operated controller that offers a user-friendly and cost-effective solution for irrigation systems, water distribution, data acquisition and pre-paid systems
(districts & consortiums).
Topics: Irrigation, BERMAD webinar
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Flow Control Principals and Hydraulic Flow Sensing Methods
Hydraulic flow control can be used to increase the efficiency of irrigation systems, optimize water usage, and balance and protect hydraulic systems.
Topics: Irrigation, BERMAD webinar
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Prevention of Water Hammer at Valve Closing
Water hammer due to valve closing is unfortunately a common risk as valve closing dramatically reduces flow – "blocking" the water path. In this short blog, we look at the problem and recommended solutions.
Problem:
Water hammer caused by valve slamming at closing.
- Valve: IR-2"-100 series, commanded by external pressure (no specific application is detailed)
- Working pressure: 50 meters / 73 psi
- Command pressure: Not specified
- Flow: 4 l/s (14.4 m3/h) / 63.4 gpm
- Flow velocity: 2m/s / 6.5 f/s
Topics: Irrigation