Write the steps involved in designing of a sprinkler system in a proper sequence.
A. Quantity of water to be applied
B. Application rate
C. Capacity of the system
D. Selection of sprinklers Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Sprinkler design follows a "crop-to-pump" logic:
1. How much water does the crop need? (Quantity)
2. How fast can the soil absorb it? (Application Rate)
3. Which hardware can deliver this? (Sprinkler Selection)
4. What size pump and pipes are needed for all the hardware? (System Capacity)
Step 1: Define the logical design process for a sprinkler system. The process begins with crop water needs and progresses to the required hardware and system capacity. Step 2: Sequence the provided steps logically. 1. A. Water Quantity: Determine crop water requirements and soil water holding capacity to ascertain the depth of water needed per irrigation event. 2. B. Application Rate: Establish the water application rate, ensuring it is below the soil's infiltration rate to prevent runoff. This informs the choice of sprinkler type. 3. D. Sprinkler Selection: Choose specific sprinkler heads (nozzles, pressure, spacing) based on the required application rate, desired droplet size, and coverage area. The sprinkler discharge rate is then determined. 4. C. System Capacity: Calculate the total system flow rate by multiplying the number of sprinklers required for the area by the discharge rate of each sprinkler. This dictates the necessary pump capacity and main/lateral pipe sizes. The correct logical sequence is A \(\rightarrow\) B \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) C.