Value engineering for canal tail irrigation water problem

Shortage of irrigation water is a challenge frequently occurs at Canal Tail-end (CT). This paper uses Value Engineering (VE) methodology to find solutions of this problem. VE methodology includes collecting information about the water shortage at CT, analyze functions of canals, develop creative ideas, assess creative ideas based on evaluation criteria, obtain a short list of value alternatives, and develop value alternatives using Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Net Present Value (NPV). Study results indicate that VE methodology is a problem solving tool that helps in finding solutions with focus on achieving the basic function of the system. (C) 2017 Ain Shams University.