scholarly journals Evaluation of Kostiakov’s and Philip’s infiltration models on the soil of Dediapada, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1073-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
A H Jagani ◽  
P K Shrivastava ◽  
D K Dwivedi
Keyword(s):  
Simulated Data ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Infiltration Depth ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Infiltration Rates ◽  
Estimated Parameters ◽  
Infiltration Models ◽  
Loam Soil

Infiltration models are used in designing and optimizing irrigation projects as they are capable of predicting infiltration rate and accumulated infiltration depth to a reasonable level of accuracy. The objective of this study deals with obtaining the parameters of infiltration models like Kostiakov and Philip, applying these models to the soil of Dediapada and evaluating their performance by comparing it with the observed infiltration. Firstly, the accumulated infiltration and infiltration rates were determined by the field measurement using a double ring infiltrometer. Kostiakov’s and Philip’s infiltration models were then applied to obtain simulated data once its parameters were ascertained. The estimated parameters ‘m’ and ‘n’ for the Kostiakov model were 0.1311 and -0.3092 respectively and the corresponding equations obtained for estimating infiltration rate and accumulated infiltration depth were 0.13t-0.30 and 0.19t0.69. The estimated parameters ‘s’ and ‘k’ for the Philip model were 0.32 and 0.014 respectively and the corresponding equations obtained for estimating infiltration rate and accumulated infiltration depth were 0.16t-0.5+0.014 and 0.32t0.5+0.014t. The coefficient of determination values for evaluating the performance of the model were obtained in excess of 0.95 for both the models. Due to lack of research on the application of infiltration models on the clay loam soil of Dediapada, this study would prove to be useful for estimation of infiltration rate and depth.

scholarly journals Application of Horton’s infiltration model for the soil of Dediapada (Gujarat), India

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1254-1258
Author(s):  
M H Fadadu ◽  
P K Shrivastava ◽  
D K Dwivedi
Keyword(s):  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Reliable Estimate ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Infiltration Capacity ◽  
Infiltration Model ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
A Site

The design and evaluation of surface irrigation systems of a site requires reliable data of infiltration which could be provided by an infiltration model. In this study, Horton’s infiltration model has been estimated for the soil located in a field of College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dediapada, Gujarat using the infiltration data obtained from several locations in the field using double ring infiltrometer. The decay constant of the Horton’s infiltration model was obtained using graphical method and also by using semi-log plot of t (time) vs. (f – fc), where f is the infiltration rate (mm/hr) and fc is the initial rate of infiltration capacity (mm/hr). The potential of the Horton’s infiltration model so obtained was evaluated by least square fitting with the observed infiltration data. The Horton’s infiltration model was used to estimate infiltration rate (mm/hr) and cumulative infiltration (cm). The Horton’s model for infiltration rate obtained by semi-log plot method was obtained as i=20 + 94 e-1.02t, where i=infiltration rate (mm/hr) and t= time (min). The coefficient of determination obtained when the infiltration model was applied to observation data taken at various points in the field were found to 0.96. Therefore, it could be inferred that the Horton’s infiltration model could give a reliable estimate of infiltration for the soil of Dediapada.  

Assessment of variability of soil Infiltration Characteristics in Forage Cover

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
AKRAM AHMED ◽  
A. K. PAL ◽  
V. K. PANDEY ◽  
MAHENDRA PRASAD ◽  
ASHUTOSH UPADHYAYA
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Sandy Loam ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Soil Infiltration ◽  
Infiltration Rates ◽  
Bare Land ◽  
Physically Based ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
Horton Model

In India, very limited knowledge of soil infiltration characteristics in forages are available. In this study, infiltration characteristics of land covered by six forages have been studied with respect to bare land in sandy loam soil. Two empirical (Kostiakov and Horton) and two physically-based (Phillip and Green‒Ampt) models have been employed to estimate infiltration characteristics and compared with observed field infiltration data. The steady-state infiltration rates measured in forages and bare land were significantly (p less than 0.05) different. The highest average steady-state infiltration rate was measured in Panicum maximum (9.00 cm h-1) followed by TSH (7.40 cm h-1) and least was recorded in Cenchrus ciliaris (2.65 cm h-1) whereas the average steady-state infiltration rate recorded for bare land was 1.90 cm h-1. Results showed that the Kostiakov and Phillip model simulated the field infiltration characteristics with higher accuracy than the two other models except for Chrysopogonfulvus and bare land in which the Horton model outperformed other models. Higher steady-state infiltration rates in forages were attributed to more porosity measured in the soils under forages as compared to bare land.

scholarly journals Fitting Infiltration Equations using Double Ring Infiltrometer to Design and Evaluate Irrigation Methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 7751-7754 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Water Movement ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Infiltration Rates ◽  
Irrigation Methods ◽  
Outcome Based Education ◽  
Student Projects

In the present Outcome Based Education in Engineering, higher order skills in psychomotor domain are required as per Dave’s Taxonomy,Simpson’s Taxonomy and Anita Harrow’s Taxonomy.Not only computational skills are required but also experimental skills to develop the engineering skills life long. According to Walter J. Rawls et.al(1993), infiltration and soil water movement play a key role in surface runoff, groundwater recharge,evapotranspiration, soil erosion and transport of chemicals in surface and subsurface waters.The ASTM International Standard D 3385- 03 describes the “ Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rates of Soils in field using Double Ring Infiltrometer”. The present paper describes the methodology of development of Kostiakov Infiltration Equations from the field tests of Double Ring Infiltrometer,as part of various student projects of design and evaluation of irrigation methods. As properties of soil also influence the infiltration rate, soil properties are also determined. In one test, the Kostiakov infiltration equation fitted is in the form y=0.44t0.65. The basic infiltration rate is 44 millimeters/hour. Other methods of infiltration equations are briefly mentioned.\

scholarly journals Excel Approach for Infiltration Capacity for Different Lands

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Alaa Nabil El-Hazek
Keyword(s):  
Land Cover ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Infiltration Capacity ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Infiltration Model ◽  
Infiltration Rates ◽  
Loamy Sand Soil ◽  
Sandy Clay ◽  
Infiltration Models ◽  
Different Types

This paper presents an Excel approach for infiltration capacity for different types of lands. That is to employ the popular Microsoft Excel software to represent the measured infiltration data graphically. Regression analysis is performed for the accumulated infiltration versus the time. Equations are obtained to predict the accumulated infiltration at required times. Thirty one raw infiltration measurements from various sources are gathered, studied and analyzed applying this approach. Measurements include different types of soil textures and land covers. The infiltration rates are measured by the commonly used infiltrometer. Both single infiltrometer and double infiltrometer are employed. It is concluded that the presented Polynomial infiltration model of Excel approach for the accumulated infiltration is associated with high accuracy, where the values of coefficient of determination (R2) range between 0.9850 and 0.9998. The obtained equations can help in irrigation processes. All the gathered raw experimental infiltration measurements are also analyzed employing Horton and Kostiakov infiltration models. It is found that the Polynomial infiltration model of Excel approach has higher accuracy, followed by Kostiakov model, and finally Horton model. The values of different constants of Horton and Kostiakov infiltration models for all cases are obtained. The accuracy of the Polynomial, Horton and Kostiakov infiltration models are studied considering the types of soil texture and land cover. Investigating the constants A, B and C of the obtained equation of the polynomial infiltration model of Excel approach, it is found that all A values are negative, all B values are positive, and all C values are positive except for sandy clay and sandy clay loam soils. There is no specific trend for the effect of the associated land cover on constants A, B, and C except for loamy sand soil, where B and C values for bare land are greater than their values for irrigated land.

scholarly journals Field evaluation of a vibrating dual bent-share cultivator

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 123-130
Author(s):  
Ali Esehaghbeygi ◽  
Milad Abedi ◽  
Jalil Razavi ◽  
Abbass Hemmat
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Vibration Frequency ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Field Evaluation ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Plastic Limit ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Efficient Energy ◽  
Loam Soil

In this research, the suitability of a vibrating dual bent-share cultivator was studied. Therefore, an eccentric pin-slider mechanism was designed to vibrate the two shanks laterally, using a tractor power take-off. The present study investigates the field performance of the vibrating dual bent-share cultivator with three different vibration frequencies (0, 0.88, and 2 Hz) in a clay loam soil at two working depths (100 and 200 mm) and having a water content of a 0.7 or 0.9 plastic limit. The lowest values of the draught, specific draught, and MWD were recorded at a vibration frequency of 2 Hz and a working depth of 100 mm. The draught force, specific draught, and MWD of the non-vibration implement were reduced by using a vibration frequency of 2 Hz. The coefficient of determination and F-values proved that the vibration frequency was more effective than the soil water content and the working depth on the draught, specific draught, and MWD. Although a dual bent-share cultivator needs low energy compared with a mould-board plough, the vibration of the dual bent-share cultivator may be recommended as an efficient energy-demanding implement in the soil manipulation process.

scholarly journals A NOVEL METHODOLOGY FOR INFILTRATION MODEL STUDIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-199
Author(s):  
Sunith David ◽  
Akash Shaji ◽  
Ashmy M S ◽  
Neenu Raju ◽  
Nimisha Sebastian
Keyword(s):  
Ground Water ◽  
Hydrological Cycle ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Degree Of Saturation ◽  
Model Studies ◽  
Infiltration Model ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Ground Water Recharge ◽  
Infiltration Models ◽  
Water Recharge

Infiltration is treated as one of the important parameter of the hydrological cycle as far as ground water recharge is concerned. It depends on soil characteristics such as soil texture, hydraulic conductivity, soil structure, vegetation cover, porosity, permeability, degree of saturation etc. Determination of infiltration rates is useful for mitigation of hydrological riskand reflects the future of ground water resources in the study area. Infiltration of water into the soil is determined by a simple instrument called Double ring infiltrometer. Infiltration models are the empirical formulae developed using infiltration concepts which is used to determine the infiltration rate of soil. One way ANOVA test was performed to find the significance of the infiltration models. In the present study an attempt is made to validate the Horton’s model, Green ampt model and Kostiakov’s infiltration model with observed field data for a residential area, Ernakulam. From the present study significant model for the particular site is determined by using decision factor analysis.

scholarly journals Hydrological Properties of a Clay Loam Soil as Affected by Biochar Application in a Pot Experiment

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 489
Author(s):  
Angela Libutti ◽  
Matteo Francavilla ◽  
Massimo Monteleone
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Density ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
Pot Experiment ◽  
Water Retention Curve ◽  
Clay Loam ◽  
Clay Loam Soil ◽  
Loam Soil ◽  
The Impact

Improving soil-water relations by amending soil with biochar might play a significant role in increasing water availability for agricultural crops as well as decreasing water loss through drainage or runoff. While the effects of biochar on the hydrological properties on coarse-textured soils are generally positive and well-documented in the literature, studies on biochar effects on fine-textured soils are rather scarce and even contradictory. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to investigate the impact of biochar on the bulk density, water retention curve (together with several water capacitive indicators) and water infiltration rate in a clay loam soil. A pot experiment was carried out under lab conditions in which biochar was mixed with soil at rates of 0 (B0 or control), 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10% dw (B2, B4, B6, B8 and B10, respectively). Water retention of soil–biochar mixtures at different matrix potentials was determined using a pressure plate apparatus. From these measurements, a series of capacitive indicators was derived and the fitting of the van Genuchten model was also performed. Water infiltration into soil–biochar mixtures was measured by means of a mini-disk infiltrometer and the obtained data were analyzed both directly and by fitting the Philip’s model. Biochar significantly affected the considered soil properties. As the biochar rate increased, the bulk density decreased and water retention increased (B6, B8 and B10 > B2, B4 and B0), while the infiltration rate decreased (B0 > B2, B4, B6, B8 and B10). Although the experiment was performed on sieved and repacked soil samples under lab conditions, the results confirmed that biochar has the potential to increase plant-available water, while possibly reducing drainage water in a clay loam soil by lowering the infiltration rate.

scholarly journals INFILTRAÇÃO DE ÁGUA EM UM LATOSSOLO ROXO MUITO ARGILOSO EM DOIS SISTEMAS DE MANEJO

Irriga ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mario Artemio Urchei ◽  
Carlos Ricardo Fietz
Keyword(s):  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Water Infiltration ◽  
No Tillage ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Infiltration Rates ◽  
Infiltration Tests

INFILTRAÇÃO DE ÁGUA EM UM LATOSSOLO ROXO MUITO ARGILOSO EM DOIS SISTEMAS DE MANEJO   Mário Artemio UrcheiCarlos Ricardo FietzEmbrapa Agropecuária Oeste, Caixa Postal 661, 79804-970 – Dourados, MSE-mail: [email protected] e [email protected]   1 RESUMO              Este trabalho objetivou caracterizar a infiltração de água em um latossolo roxo muito argiloso em dois sistemas de manejo (preparo convencional - PC e plantio direto - PD) e avaliar a adequação das equações de Horton e Kostiakov-Lewis para a estimativa da taxa de infiltração básica. O trabalho foi desenvolvido na área experimental da Embrapa Agropecuária Oeste, em Dourados, MS, durante os anos de 1994 e 1995. Em cada um dos sistemas foram realizados 25 testes de infiltração pelo método do infiltrômetro de duplo cilindro. Considerou-se como taxa de infiltração básica observada a média aritmética dos valores lidos após 120 minutos, enquanto sua estimativa foi feita pelas equações de Horton e de Kostiakov-Lewis. A taxa de infiltração básica, nos dois sistemas de manejo, ajustou-se à distribuição normal, de acordo com o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, sem diferença entre as médias de 92,2 e 92,8mm h-1 (Tukey, 5%), para os sistemas PC e PD, respectivamente, consideradas muito altas. Esses valores apresentaram alta variabilidade nos dois sistemas, com coeficientes de variação de 78,6% para o PC e 83,5% para o PD. Apesar de as duas equações terem apresentado bom ajuste, os índices estatísticos evidenciaram que a equação de Kostiakov-Lewis é mais adequada para estimar a taxa de infiltração básica no latossolo roxo estudado.   UNITERMOS: Equações de infiltração, plantio direto, preparo convencional.   URCHEI, M. A.,  FIETZ, C.R.  WATER INFILTRATION IN AN OXISOL UNDER TWO CROPPING SYSTEMS   2 ABSTRACT   This work aimed to characterize water infiltration and evaluate the adequacy of Horton and Kostiachov-Lewis’s equations to estimate basic infiltration rate in an Oxisol under conventional tillage (CT) and no tillage (NT). The work was carried out over 1994 and 1995 in an experimental area of Embrapa Agropecuaria Oeste in Dourados city, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. For each  system  25  infiltration  tests  were  performed  by  the  double  ring infiltrometer method. Basic infiltration rates were  the average  of  infiltration measured  after  120 min of adding water on the soil surface. Estimation of basic infiltration rates has been performed by using Horton and Kostiakov-Lewis’s equations. Basic infiltration rates in both systems followed normal distribution according to Kolmogorov-Smirnov’s test. Average values for basic infiltration were 92.2 and 92.8 mm h-1 for CT and NT systems, respectively. No significantly different means have been observed  (P<0.05). The variation coefficients were 78.6% for CT and 83.5% for NT. In spite of two equations good adequacy, statistical indexes showed that Kostiakov-Lewis’s equation has been more fitted to estimate basic infiltration rates for the  studied Oxisol.  KEYWORDS: Infiltration equations, no tillage, conventional tillage.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Data Sifat Tanah Dalam Pendugaan Laju Infiltrasi Pada Areal Hutan Berlereng Curam

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Bejo Slamet ◽  
Dewi Sagita Ginting ◽  
Deni Elfiati
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Bulk Density ◽  
Clay Fraction ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Mountain Forest ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Steep Slopes

Kendala pengukuran infiltrasi pada lahan hutan pegunungan adalah posisi lokasi yang jauh dan mempunyai kelerengan yang curam sampai sangat curam.  Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendapatkan model hubungan antara sifat tanah pada areal hutan yang berlereng curam dengan laju infiltrasi.  Penelitian dilakukan di Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) Bukit Barisan Kabupaten Karo Provinsi Sumatera Utara.  Sifat tanah yang dijadikan sebagai parameter penduga adalah tekstur tanah, bulk density (kepadatan tanah) dan bahan organik.  Pengukuran infiltrasi di lapangan dilakukan dengan metode double ring infiltrometer. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fraksi liat, bulk density, porositas dan bahan organic mampu memberikan nilai pendugaan laju infiltrasi maksimum dengan koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 0,567 dan pendugaan waktu mencapai konstan dengan koefisien determinasi (R2) sebesar 0,760.  Adapaun model persamaan penduga laju infiltrasi minimum hanya memberikan nilai koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,162.  Variabilitas spasial laju infiltrasi yang tinggi mengakibatkan pendugaan menggunakan sifat fisik tanah masih memberikan koefisisen determinasi yang rendah.  Namun demikian model persamaan ini dapat dijadikan sebagai penduga infiltrasi pada areal pebukitan dengan kelerengan curam dan jauh dari sumber air.   The constraints on measuring infiltration on mountain forest land are the remote locations and have steep slopes to very steep. This research was conducted to obtain a model of the relationship between the soil properties in steep slope forests with infiltration rates. The study was held in the Bukit Barisan Forest Park (Tahura), Karo Regency, North Sumatra Province. The properties of the soil which are used as estimating parameters are soil texture, bulk density and soil organic matter. Measurement of infiltration in the field was done by t double ring infiltrometer method. The results show that the clay fraction, bulk density, porosity and soil organic matter were able to provide the estimation values of maximum infiltration rate with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.567 and the estimation of constant time with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.760. However, the estimation equation of minimum infiltration rate model only gives a determination coefficient of 0.162. The high spatial variability of infiltration rate in the field resulting in the low of the coefficient of determination of the model. However, this equation model can be used as an estimator of infiltration in hills with steep slopes and far from water sources.

scholarly journals Performance of Horton Infiltration model in Predicting the Infiltration Capacity of some Soils of the Sudan Savanna of Nigeria.

2019 ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Girei A. ◽  
Nabayi A. ◽  
Aliyu J. ◽  
Garba J. ◽  
Hashim S. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Density ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Infiltration Capacity ◽  
Undisturbed Soil ◽  
Infiltration Model ◽  
Double Ring ◽  
Cumulative Infiltration ◽  
Sudan Savanna

Infiltration study is very crucial in modelling water requirement of crops during their growth season. Infiltration rate measurements were carried out on dryland areas of Sokoto, Sudan savanna ecological zone of Nigeria; using the double ring infiltrometer. Disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were used to determine some physical characteristics (Texture, Saturated hydraulic Conductivity, particle density, bulk density, porosity and organic matter) of the soil. The results showed that the cumulative infiltration predicted by Horton infiltration model was very close to the field measurements for all the spots from the average values (3.35, 2.83 and 1.71 cm/min) and predicted rates (2.37,2.34 and 1.54 cm/min) with coefficient of determination (R2) close to unity (0.98, 0.97, 0.97) for the three spots. The study showed that the Horton infiltration model can be applied to estimate infiltration characteristics of some soils in Sudan Savanna of Nigeria.

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