Table 5.
Different wetting pattern models for sub-surface drip irrigation.
| S. No. | Model(s) | Model equation | Parameters used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Philip [70] | Emitter flow rate, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and soil matric potential. | |
| 2. | Warrick [55]) | Saturated bulb under steady-state conditions from a quasi-Emitter flow rate and saturated hydraulic conductivity. | |
| 3. | Shani and Or [71] | Saturated bulb under steady-state conditions from a quasi-Emitter flow rate, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and Soil water pressure head at the source. | |
| 4. | Singh et al. [36] |
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Emitter flow rate, the total volume of water applied, and hydraulic conductivity of soil and emitter installation depth. |
| 5. | Aldhfees et al. [72] | Emitter flow rate, the total volume of water applied, and Saturated hydraulic conductivity | |
| 6. | Kandelous et al. [73] |
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Emitter flow rate, the total volume of water applied, Saturated hydraulic conductivity, and emitter installation depth. |
| 7. | Phull and Babar [32] |
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Emitter flow rate, time duration of irrigation, Saturated hydraulic conductivity, and emitter installation depth. |
| 8. | Liu et al. [74] | a. For the bulk density of 0.15 b. For the bulk density of 0.184 |
Emitter flow rate, Total volume of applied water, initial soil moisture content, Saturated hydraulic conductivity, and emitter installation depth. |
| 9. | Rasheed and Abid [75] | a. For sandy soil b. For sandy Loam |
Pressure head, saturated hydraulic conductivity, time duration of irrigation, soil moisture content, and length of ceramic pipe. |
| 10. | Abid and Abid [76] | a. For 14.59 lph b. For 4.42 lph c. For 4.42 lph |
Emitter flow rate, time duration of irrigation, initial soil moisture content, and emitter installation depth. |
| 11. | Zandi et al. [77] | a. Silty clay loam b. Sand c. Loam |
Emitter flow rate, the total volume of water applied, and hydraulic conductivity of soil and emitter installation depth. |