a novel bio-inspired pressure compensating emitter for low-cost drip irrigation systems

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A Novel Bio-inspired Pressure Compensating Emitter for Low-Cost Drip Irrigation Systems Speaker: Ruo-Qian (Roger) Wang Supervisor: Amos Winter Global Engineering And Research Lab Department of Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1

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A Novel Bio-inspired Pressure Compensating Emitter for Low-Cost Drip Irrigation Systems

A Novel Bio-inspired Pressure Compensating Emitter for Low-Cost Drip Irrigation SystemsSpeaker: Ruo-Qian (Roger) Wang

Supervisor: Amos Winter

Global Engineering And Research LabDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology

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start slide: noval structure/model

ContentBackgroundA bio-inspired pressure regulating valveLow pressure and low energyConclusion

Drip irrigation can reduce water use and povertyCurrent situation2.5 billion smallholder farmers (< 2 ha)farmers are impacted by poverty and water scarcity3Drip irrigationsave 30-70% water use compared to flooding irrigationallow high-value crops to grow