Abstract

Well pumps, booster pumps, and a combination of the two are used throughout the agricultural sector to provide water for on-farm irrigation. However, the pump discharge pressures for the majority of irrigation systems are excessive, waiving considerable monetary and power consumption savings. This report analyzes the numerous potential benefits of integrating a variable frequency drive (VFD) to irrigation supply systems and modifying system design philosophies.

Disciplines

Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering

Number of Pages

9

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URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bae_fac/186