Design And Analysis Of Hanger Irrigation System

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly designed hanger irrigation system in providing consistent water supply for agriculture. Irrigation is a vital component of agriculture, and efforts have been made to increase the irrigated area through surface irrigation projects and groundwater resources. Agriculture plays a critical role in India's economic development, as around 70% of the population relies on it for their livelihoods and essential needs. However, the growing population has led to water scarcity, which poses a significant challenge to the farming sector. Therefore, there is a need to discover alternative irrigation systems that are durable and affordable. To minimize labor costs and ensure uniform water usage, the hanger irrigation system was designed using SolidWorks software, and Finite Element Analysis was employed to enhance vibrational sustainability and reduce deformation in the model. The structure was built using structural steel and bamboo fiber as materials, and vibration analysis was conducted with the ANSYS 19 software to ensure stability. Static analysis was also performed using different materials to improve the system's load-bearing capacity, and cost comparisons were made between bamboo and steel models. The results of the modal and static analyses of different materials were discussed to arrive at a conclusion.
Overall, the study highlights the importance of effective water management during irrigation to achieve maximum crop productivity and meet the country's food production goals. The hanger irrigation system has the potential to provide a consistent water supply while minimizing labor costs, making it a viable alternative irrigation system for agriculture.