How to Calculate and Solve for Water Application Efficiency | Methods of Application of Water
Last Updated on April 20, 2024
The image above represents water application efficiency. To calculate water application efficiency, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant (ws) and Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot (wf).
The formula for calculating water application efficiency:
Ea = ws / wf
Where:
Ea = Water Application Efficiency
ws = Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant
wf = Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot
Let’s solve an example;
Find the water application efficiency when the water stored in the root zone of the plant is 45 and the water delivered to the irrigated plot is 9.
This implies that;
ws = Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant = 45
wf = Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot = 9
That is, Ea = ws / wf
Ea = 45 / 9
Ea = 5
Therefore, the water application efficiency is 5.
Calculating the Water Stored in the Root Zone of the Plant when the Water Application Efficiency and the Water Delivered to the Irrigated Plot are Given
ws = Ea x wf
Where;
ws = Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant
Ea = Water Application Efficiency
wf = Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot
Let’s solve an example;
Find the water stored in the root zone of the plant when the water application efficiency is 15 and the water delivered to the irrigated plot is 4.
This implies that;
Ea = Water Application Efficiency = 15
wf = Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot = 4
ws = Ea x wf
So, ws = 15 x 4
ws = 60
Therefore, the water stored in the root zone of the plant is 60.
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Calculating the Water Delivered to the Irrigated Plot when the Water Application Efficiency and the Water Stored in the Root Zone of the Plant are Given
wf = ws / Ea
Where;
wf = Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot
Ea = Water Application Efficiency
ws = Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant
Let’s solve an example;
Find the water delivered to the irrigated plot when the water convergence efficiency is 12 and the water stored in the root zone of the plant is 48.
This implies that;
Ea = Water Application Efficiency = 12
ws = Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant = 48
Then, wf = ws / Ea
wf = 48 / 12
wf = 4
Therefore, the water delivered to the irrigated plot is 4.
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How to Calculate Water Application Efficiency Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the water application efficiency.
To get the answer and workings of the water application efficiency using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus
To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Agricultural under Engineering.
Now, Click on Methods of Application of Water under Agricultural
Now, Click on Water Application Efficiency under Methods of Application of Water
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the water application efficiency according to the respective parameters which is the Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant (ws) and Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot (wf).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Water stored in the Root Zone of the Plant (ws) is 45 and Water delivered to the Irrigated Plot (wf) is 9.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the water application efficiency and presents the formula, workings and steps too.