Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, Department of
Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
Document Type
Learning Object
Date of this Version
9-21-2024
Citation
Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Abstract
Irrigation can be a large contributor to energy consumption on an irrigated farm. It is important to understand factors that impact irrigation energy use and to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption. This class handout introduces a set of equations for calculating energy consumption for an irrigation pumping plant based on flow conditions and pump efficiency. It also presents typical values for motor performance (including both electric motors and internal combustion engines) in both SI and USCS units. Finally, the handout introduces the concept of a field evaluation of an irrigation pumping plant along with the Nebraska Pumping Plant Performance Criteria.
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Agricultural Science Commons, Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering Commons, Environmental Engineering Commons, Other Civil and Environmental Engineering Commons
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Copyright 2024, the authors. Used by permission