The system operates on a downstream/upstream relationship divided by control valves.
Designing drip, micro-jet, or sprinkler systems for orchards, vineyards, and row crops.
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Negative pressures | Increase pipe size upstream or add a pump. | | Low CU | Adjust sprinkler spacing or reduce zone flow. | | Pipes oversized | Run (Design menu). | | Water hammer warning | Add a check valve or surge tank. | irricad pro
: It is available as a standalone package or as IRRICAD Link , a plug-in for industry-standard platforms like AutoCAD and BricsCAD.
| Feature Category | Key Capabilities | | :--- | :--- | | | CAD-based tools for drawing system components; block layout for large areas; import/export of DXF/DWG, images, and Google Earth data. | | Hydraulic Analysis | Automatic pipe sizing for branched or looped networks; integration of elevation data for precise pressure calculations; automatic fitting selection. | | System Management | Tools for designing and scheduling irrigation zones; graphical management using color-coding; options for gravity or pump-pressurized systems. | | Reporting | Generation of detailed hydraulic reports; customizable plan templates; comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) and cost estimation. | | Ease of Use | Automatic labeling for hydraulic objects; visual connectivity check to spot errors; customizable databases with pre-loaded components. | | | Low CU | Adjust sprinkler spacing or reduce zone flow
Beyond the visual plan, IRRICAD Pro generates professional reports, including:
One of the most powerful features of IRRICAD Pro is its . Instead of manually calculating flow rates, pressure losses, and pipe class requirements, the software dynamically analyzes the entire network. | : It is available as a standalone
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Custom layouts for overhead or under-canopy micro-sprinklers, high-density row crops, and expansive vineyard drip tapes.
Fluid dynamics change drastically across uneven terrains. IRRICAD Pro handles this by importing digital elevation models, GPS coordinate files, CSV logs, or 3D contour lines. The software interpolates elevation data between surveyed spot heights to accurately map slope variations. It adjusts pipe length metrics for slopes and factors gravity-induced head gains or losses into the live hydraulic analysis. About Us - IRRICAD
For the weekend DIY gardener, likely not. For a civil engineer, irrigation contractor, or golf course superintendent?