Center Pivots:
Selection, Operation & Maintenance
Course Cost: $60.00
This online training is based on the popular publication AGEN-PU-209 “Center Pivot Irrigation” (PDF), which has been widely used by both irrigators and dealers to select and manage pivots. The short course has 8 modules covering all topics related to selecting and managing center pivots, including types of drive systems, telescoping, water applicators, and chemigation. Each module has a quick quiz at the end to test one’s understanding of the topic. A center pivot buyer’s checklist is also included. This course takes 6-8 hours to complete.
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Course Outline
- Module 1 – Introduction and Pivot Cost
- Module 2 – Types of Drive Systems
- Module 3 – Understanding the Design Printout
- Module 4 – System Capacity and Main Pipe Sizing
- Module 5 – Pressure Regulators and Water Applicators
- Module 6 – Converting Existing Pivots to LEPA & Accessories and Other Considerations
- Module 7 – Pivot Management, Irrigation Scheduling, Chemigation, and Fertigation
- Module 8 – Center Pivot Buyer’s Check List
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