Watering and draining systems

The main objective of the subject is to provide students with tools for the study, understanding and use of irrigation and drainage systems and technologies. Other objectives are related to the modernization and evaluation of the efficiency of water use in irrigable areas. The main economic, social, and environmental axes on which rational irrigation management should be based will be presented.
In this sense, the aim is for students to be able to master the theoretical and practical principles of engineering in the field of applied hydraulics. In addition, it is intended that they acquire an insight into the different fields of application of this knowledge. The ability to interrelate the contents and applications of the discipline taught with other subjects is of great importance.
Likewise, the following is envisaged:
-The criteria for tackling irrigation modernization work are presented.
- Criteria are presented for the dimensioning of all the singular elements of irrigation.
The learning outcomes according to the EUR-ACE assessment addressed in the subject are:
5.4 Ability to apply standards of engineering practice.
5.5. Knowledge and understanding of the social, health and safety, environmental, economic, and industrial implications of engineering practice.
5.6. Knowledge and critical understanding of economic, organizational, and managerial issues (such as project management, risk and change management).
7.1. Ability to use a variety of methods to communicate their conclusions, clearly and unambiguously, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning them, to specialist and non-specialist audiences in national and international contexts.

The degree report includes the following contents for this subject:
Irrigation systems. Evaluation of irrigation systems. Modernization and rehabilitation of irrigation systems. Irrigation management. Modelling. Irrigation advisory systems. Design and use. Ecosystemic water management. Drainage systems.

These contents will be developed according to the following theoretical part (DP=10h, 2h per topic approx.; DNP=12h):
Unit 1. Irrigation systems. Evaluation of irrigation systems
Unit 2. Modernization and rehabilitation of irrigation systems.
Unit 3. Irrigation management. Modelling.
Unit 4. Irrigation advisory systems. Design and use.
Unit 5. Ecosystemic water management.
Unit 6. Drainage systems.

Practical units (PD=11h, 2h per topic approx.; DNP:12h):
Unit 1. Irrigation systems. Evaluation of irrigation systems
Unit 2. Modernization and rehabilitation of irrigation systems.
Unit 3. Irrigation management. Modelling.
Unit 4. Irrigation advisory systems. Design and use.
Unit 5. Ecosystemic water management.
Unit 6. Drainage systems

Practical and Coursework (DNP=25h):
A. Project and design management of irrigation systems in plots. Resolution of different assumptions on design, evaluation, and modernization of irrigation systems. The student starts from the previous work done in the subject: Plant Production Systems (P4161110), from which he/she carries out the complete design of the irrigation system in the assigned plot, for the specific crop assigned.
B. Evaluation of the irrigation system of one of the irrigation sectors of the green areas of the Polytechnic School of Engineering. Preparation of the evaluation, data collection, analysis and interpretation, preparation of the final report. Presentation and defense.
C. Modelling of an irrigation network using free software (EPANET, GESTAR, DIOPRAM).
D. Review and analysis of scientific papers published in indexed journals included in the WOK.

Internship Trip (Compulsory) (DP=3h):
A trip is made to the Rio Miño-Pequeno-Franqueira Irrigation Community (Arneiro-Muimenta-Cospeito) where different elements of the installation are visited: Catchment, Pumping Station and Remote Control and Hydrant in Plot and other singular elements. The student must submit a technical report on the installation, in addition to evaluating concepts during the written exam.

Basic:
De Paco López-Sánchez, J. 1993. Fundamentos del cálculo hidráulico en los sistemas de riego y drenaje. Ed. Mundi Prensa.
Merriam J.; J. Keller. 1978. Farm Irrigation system evaluation: A guide for management. Department of Agriculture and Irrigation Engineering. Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.
Pereira, L. S.; de Juan, J.A.; Picornell, M.R.; Tarjuelo, J.M. 2010. El riego y sus tecnologías. CREA-UCLM (Centro Regional de Estudios del Agua. Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha)
Web: crea.uclm.es
Tarjuelo, J.M., 1999. El riego por aspersión y su tecnología. Ediciones Mundi-Prensa. 569 pp.
Sistemas de Asesoramiento al Regante:
https://eportal.mapa.gob.es//websiar/Inicio.aspx
http://www.inforiego.org/opencms/opencms
http://riegos.ivia.es/red-siar
del Moral Ituarte, Leandro, Pedro Arrojo Agudo, and Tony Herrera Grao. 2015. El agua: Perspectiva ecosistémica y gestión integrada.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Leandro-Del-Moral/publication/2993…

Bibliography complementary:
Hardy, L.; Garrido, A .2010. Análisis y evaluación de las relaciones entre el agua y la energía en España. Papeles de Agus Virtual nº 6, Fundación Botín. Madrid.
IDEA. 2005. Ahorro y eficiencia energética en agricultura de regadío. Madrid, IDEA
Lecina, S. 2009. Efecto de la modernización de regadíos sobre la cantidad y la calidad de las aguas: la cuenca del Ebro como caso de estudio. Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria, Madrid.
Martín de Santa Olalla, F. y J. De Juan Valero. 1993. Agronomía del riego. Ed. Mundi Prensa. Madrid.
Pizarro, F. 1978. Drenaje agrícola y recuperación de suelos salinos. Ed. Agrícola Española. Madrid.
Hoffman, G. J., Evans, R. G., Jensen, M. E., Martin, D. L., & Elliott, R. L. 2007. Design and operation of farm irrigation systems (p. 863). St. Joseph, MI: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

In this subject the student will acquire or practice a series of generic competences, desirable in any university degree, and specific competences, specific to engineering in general or agronomic engineering. Within the table of competences designed for the degree, the following competences will be worked on:

Competences: Com04, Com05, Com07, Com09
Abilities or skills: H/D01, H/D03, H/D04, H/D05, H/D09, H/D11, H/D12, H/D13, H/D15, H/D16, H/D18, H/D19
Knowledge: Con02, Con06, Con07

In this subject, the teaching methodology is divided into classroom teaching: with theory classes, problem-solving seminars, practical’s and individual and group tutorials and work on proposed projects and projects, preparation of practical reports and autonomous work and independent study by students.
The teaching of the subject will be distributed as follows:
Lectures in which the theoretical concepts necessary for the understanding of the subject will be developed: 12 hours.
Competences: Com04, Com05, Com07, Com09
Skills or competences: H/D03, H/D09, H/D11, H/D12, H/D13, H/D15, H/D16, H/D18, H/D19
Knowledge: Con02, Con06, Con07
Problem solving, activities and seminars (groups) to solve practical problems: 12 hours.
Competences: Com04, Com05, Com07, Com09
Abilities or skills: H/D01, H/D03, H/D04, H/D05, H/D09, H/D11, H/D12, H/D13, H/D15, H/D16
Knowledge: Con02, Con06, Con07
Tutoring in small groups (small groups) available from 2 hours onwards to provide clarification of any doubts that may exist on the different topics covered in the course.
Competences: Com04, Com05, Com07, Com09
Abilities or skills: H/D04, H/D05, H/D09, H/D11, H/D12, H/D13, H/D15, H/D16, H/D18, H/D19
Knowledge: Con02, Con06, Con07

Common to the ordinary and extraordinary opportunity
1. Written exam, consisting of two parts - theoretical part (40%) and part of problems or practical cases (60%) - and will be worth 50% of the final mark for the subject.
The formulas and tables necessary for the resolution will be prepared in advance, always at the teacher's disposal, and will be available in the problem part.
2. Practical program: The practical work will be prepared individually or in groups, second or work, for the realization of the same will be used the knowledge acquired in the theoretical and practical classes, it includes the assessment of the four works of course reflected in the section Contents of the Teaching Program.
Maximum evaluation 50 % of the total score of the subject and subject to an individualized face-to-face evaluation, to be carried out in the last week of the course. Failure to complete the practical program does not prevent the student from taking the written exam with a value of 50% of the total mark for the subject.
The papers will be presented in the timetable established during the course, in the case of not achieving a minimum of 5 (out of 10) in each paper, students may present these papers again, reaching a maximum of a grade of 5 (out of 10) in the re-evaluated papers. This second submission must be made in the academic period between the first and the second opportunity, the deadline being the day before the official examination date of the second opportunity. Those students who do not submit the papers during the course can submit them in the academic period between the first and the second opportunity, the deadline being the day before the date of the official examination of the second opportunity.

Failure to complete the practical trip will result in failing the subject, with a maximum mark of 4.5, in cases where the student has passed the other parts.
Evaluation system- Competences- Weighting in the grade
Written exam: Com04, Com09, H/D01, H/D06, H/D12, H/D16 (50%)
Practicals: Com04, Com05, Com07, Com09, H/D01, H/D04, H/D06, H/D12 (30%)
Work submitted: Com04, Com05, Com07, Com09, H/D03, H/D06, H/D08, H/D11, H/D16, H/D18, H/D19 (20%)
The assessment for students not enrolled for the first time is identical to that established for first-time students.
Students who have been granted dispensation from attending any of the scheduled teaching activities in accordance with the provisions of 'Reglamento de asistencia a clase', must take into account that in order to pass this subject, attendance at the practical activities, both laboratory and field, indicated in the class timetable and scheduled in the Teaching Guide, as well as the written test, is compulsory.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations on the evaluation of students' academic performance and revision of grades will apply.

The time dedicated to face-to-face attendance for the expository classes is 12 hours, for the interactive classes 12 hours, 2 hours of tutorials and 49 hours of personal work by the student.

Class attendance is recommended in an active way, participating in its development. It is also interesting to make use of the tutorials, make use of the recommended bibliography and participate in the practical’s and practical work.