Análise e possíveis melhorias em um sistema de irrigação

Abstract

This study presents a technical analysis of a sprinkler irrigation system implemented in a vegetable garden located in the municipality of Bela Vista do Paraíso - PR, with the purpose of evaluating its hydraulic efficiency and verifying the adequacy of the sizing of the pump and associated piping. To achieve this, field data were collected and processed through a computational model developed in Python, which executed essential hydraulic calculations, including head loss, manometric height, and the power required to operate the pump set. The analysis was based on classical hydraulic engineering equations, such as the Hazen-Williams formula, and the calculated results were compiled into tables and charts to support technical interpretation. The findings indicated that the system operates within the recommended hydrau- lic parameters, eliminating the need for immediate structural interventions. The pump in use proved adequate in terms of performance, even when accounting for the recommended safety margins. The computational solution developed proved effective for automating the assessment process and may be adapted to other operational and environmental scenarios. This work rein- forces the importance of integrating computational tools with applied engineering in the context of irrigated agriculture, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and evidence-based decision-making.