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asked Aug 19, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

Incrustation of the tubewell pipes may lead to _________________

(a) reduced discharge from the tubewell

(b) excessive discharge of sand with water

(c) discharge of highly alkaline water

(d) increased pumping rate

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Asked question is from Tube Well-2 in section Ground Water for Irrigation through Wells and Tubewells of Irrigation Engineering

irrigation engineering
ground water for irrigation through wells and tubewells
tube well-2

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answered Aug 22, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Right option is (a) reduced discharge from the tubewell

The explanation: The deposition of alkali salts on the inside walls of the pipe is called incrustation. It reduces the effective diameter of the well pipe and hence reduces the discharge of the tubewell. It cannot be completely eliminated.

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