Cutting energy costs for irrigation
Journal Article
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· Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (United States)
OSTI ID:6057697
A computer program is described that can cut power consumption by irrigation pumps up to 20 percent - a savings that translates into more efficient food production and significant energy conservation. The program calculates the pressure required from pumps to move water to center pivot sprinklers that the irrigator needs. The computer knows the individual performance characteristics of each pump in the system and keeps track of the peak electrical demand of each pump station during the billing period.
- OSTI ID:
- 6057697
- Journal Information:
- Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (United States), Journal Name: Agricultural Research (Beltsville, MD); (United States) Vol. 39:5; ISSN AGREA; ISSN 0002-161X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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