Irrigation System for Agricultural Land. A Short Review

Abstract The study is the subject of doctoral research, the purpose of which is to design and implement a sprinkler irrigation system, a system with a dual function, that of irrigating urban and rural areas, soils, agricultural lands and, respectively, that of extinguishing in the event of a vegetation fire, using innovative nanotechnological procedures and advanced nanomaterials. The main objective of the research is that both the partial results and the final result of the research are free of toxicity for humans, animals and the environment, considering the purpose of its use. In this regard, the experimental research will be carried out in accordance with the OECD guidelines on testing and with other internationally recognized and validated testing methods in the field of nanotechnology. The work has the following objectives, in perspective: - design and development of a “Kit - prototype treatment of sprinkler and the equipment of the watering system with a dual function, for irrigation and/or intervention in emergency situations”, with generalized implementation in the Romanian Plain and with experimental application in Talpa Commune, Teleorman County; - making, development of a nanomaterial (polymer film of the type gel, paint, varnish etc.), through innovative nanotechnology, with the capacity, ability to cover different types of surfaces (metallic or non-metallic – e.g. plastic, glass, ceramics, etc.), for the anti-corrosive, flame retardant (fireproof) and intumescent treatment of the watering system, in order to protect against oxidative factors of the environment and passive fire protection; - use of components and a finished product that are non-toxic to humans and nature; - the use of common components, easy to obtain, procure, purchase and with a low cost; - miscibility of components; - easy application by brushing or spraying; - making the sprinkler and the watering system equipment from components with metallic and/or non-metallic surfaces treated anti-corrosively, fireproof and intumescently with innovative nanomaterials. This documentary represents the first stage of scientific research, namely the study of specialized literature in the fields of: environment - climate and desertification, nanotechnology - nanostructured materials, agronomy and agriculture - irrigation.