*3.1. Description*

In order to apply the developed methodology, a drip irrigation network located in Vallada (Valencia, Spain) is proposed (Figure 5). The network covers 290.2 hectares, with water coming from a well. The main crop is citrus, although there is a small area of olive trees. The water is accumulated in a reservoir with a 7000 m<sup>3</sup> capacity. The topography varies between 378 and 248 m above sea level. The pond is located sufficiently high (399 m above sea level) to ensure the minimum pressure of 30 m w.c. in all irrigation points.

The pipelines of the network are built on asbestos cement pipes (diameters between 300 and 500 mm), polyvinyl chloride (diameters between 250 and 125 mm) and ductile iron (diameter of 150 mm). The installation has seventy multiuser hydrants. A manifold is installed in each hydrant to connect pipes of polyethylene with irrigation points. Inside the hydrant, meters are placed to read the consumption volume.

**Figure 5.** Study area in Vallada case study network.

The next steps are necessary to apply the proposed methodology:

