Design and analysis of bamboo fiber-based anchor spray irrigation system for sustainable water management in agriculture

The agriculture sector is a leading global water consumer, utilizing approximately 70% of all freshwater withdrawals. Traditional irrigation methods prove inefficient, prompting the industry to seek improved models. Substantial efforts in the initial five-year plan aimed to expand irrigated areas through surface irrigation projects and groundwater resource development. In this paper, the design of an anchor spray irrigation system (ASIS) for agriculture is proposed. The ASIS was primarily designed to balance the continuous flow of water. Four various CAD models of the ASIS are developed using SolidWorks software. The FEA was performed to check the vibrational sustainability and load-bearing capacity of the structure due to self-weight using ANSYS 19 software. It was observed that there are changes in the strength and frequency range between models of steel and bamboo fiber material. It is better to use the model with 45.72 m of span and 1.524 m of distance between trusses. However, for the 2.1336 m distance between trusses, the bamboo fiber ASIS has a lower equivalent stress. The bamboo fiber ASIS may be a viable alternative in some applications where lower weight and cost-effectiveness are important factors. The results underscore the viability of utilizing bamboo fiber ASIS in particular agricultural scenarios, providing a sustainable option that simultaneously tackles water conservation and economic efficiency. This study adds valuable perspectives to the improvement of irrigation system design, contributing to the overall enhancement of water management in agriculture.