Jamie is joined by Dr. Ehsan Ghane from Michigan State University, a professor and researcher, for a conversation about which type of pipe is best for specific types of soil. Should the pipe have narrow slots? Should it be wrapped in a sock? What is drainage intensity? Does water-main size matter? Dr. Ghane answers all of these questions and more. Don’t miss this episode!
Michigan State University Drainage:
https://www.egr.msu.edu/bae/water/drainage/
About the Guest:
Dr. Ehsan Ghane teaches Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, along with performing extensive research into drainage pipe pattern and style, and how those things play into increased water quality and crop yield. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and spent time at the University of Minnesota in the department of Soil, Water and Climate.
Episode Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Today on The Water Table…
01:13 Welcome to Dr. Ehsan Ghane
02:07 Pipe style – all the innovations
03:30 It’s different in Michigan
04:18 Perforation patterns and pipes
05:45 Socks = speed
07:50 Drainage intensity – what is it?
09:29 What about a heavier soil?
11:30 A soil bridge
12:00 Drainage sedimentation tool
13:00 More money or not?
15:00 How to find the information
15:20 Water quality and controlled drainage
17:27 The “Main” thing
20:00 Saving money could cost you later
25:00 Just watch the video!
28:00 Thanks for joining!
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