Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system for irrigational water quality

Authors

  • S. Ponsadai Lakshmi Department of Science & Humanities, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
  • C. Gopi Department of Science & Humanities, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
  • P. Adwin Jose Department of Science & Humanities, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

Mamdani fuzzy inference system, USSL diagram, Irrigational water quality groundwater resources, Mayiladuthurai

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the quality of groundwater resources used for irrigation purposes using a Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system (MFIS). The MFIS is used to resolve ambiguities and uncertainties in economic, social, and natural systems and also facilitates the capture of expert knowledge in ways similar to human reasoning and thought processes. In this study, 20 groundwater samples were collected from various locations within the Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India, between January 2016 and December 2019. These samples underwent physical and chemical analyses to assess the suitability of the collected water resources for irrigation. The analysis utilizes the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System, which combines values of Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR). Additionally, methods from the US Salinity Laboratory Staff were also employed. Ultimately, the groundwater quality in Mayiladuthurai is graded for irrigation use by this method. The results indicate that the MFIS reduces imprecision and uncertainty in data handling through the fuzzy membership function. The comparison of irrigation suitability results clearly demonstrates that the proposed MFIS method offers an improved assessment of the irrigation water quality level of the studied groundwater resources.

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Map of the sample collecting sites.

Published

2024-04-21

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Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system for irrigational water quality. (2024). Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, 6(2), 1890. https://doi.org/10.46481/jnsps.2024.1890

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Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2024 (In Progress)

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Mamdani-type fuzzy inference system for irrigational water quality. (2024). Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, 6(2), 1890. https://doi.org/10.46481/jnsps.2024.1890