Feasibility of the Use of Variable Speed Drives in Center Pivot Systems Installed in Plots with Variable Topography

Feasibility of the Use of Variable Speed Drives in Center Pivot Systems Installed in Plots with Variable Topography

Pumping systems are the largest energy consumers in center pivot irrigation systems. One action to reduce energy consumption is to adjust the pumping pressure to that which is strictly needed by using variable speed drives (VSDs). The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of inclu...

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Main Authors: Victor Buono da Silva Baptista, Juan Ignacio Córcoles, Alberto Colombo, Miguel Ángel Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
hydraulic model
variable topography
energy consumption
variable speed
center pivot system
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/11/10/2192

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