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By incorporating advanced pressure sensors, farmers can accurately control water distribution, minimize energy use, and boost crop yields.
This white paper examines the major challenges confronting the agricultural sector, the critical role of irrigation in overcoming them, and how pressure sensing technology enables irrigation systems to optimize water usage.
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Segment manager for Water Distribution & Supply at Danfoss Sensing Solutions
Global Water Development Lead, Danfoss Drives
Optimal irrigation for Jurex srl
By using VLT® AQUA Drives to control irrigation pumps, it is possible to adapt the pressure and flow in the system to the current demand. This results in significant energy savings.
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Water industry challenges
According to the UN, world enters an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ as nearly three-quarters of the world’s population live in countries classified as water-insecure or critically water-insecure.
Non-revenue water levels differ around the world with 40 % as average and 26 % in Europe.
In less than two decades, demands will rise due to growing populations, urbanization, and a larger middle class.
Through better pressure control, reduced overflow and optimized distribution
By reducing unnecessary pump running hours
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New generation VLT® AQUA Drive
Discover more about achieving optimal energy management and water flow.
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DST P140, Smart sensor pressure transmitter for water and air applications.
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The high accuracy flush diaphragm pressure transmitter MBS 4010 is designed for use in non-uniform, high viscous or crystallizing media within industrial applications, and offers a reliable pressure measurement, even under harsh environmental conditions.
Related applications
Whether surface water or groundwater is used for water production, Danfoss AC drives can help optimize the process and reduce energy and maintenance costs. A typical application is the control of deep well pumps, where the integrated advanced minimum speed monitor secures sufficient lubrication to protect the pump
Case stories
AUSTRALIA: In the semi-arid inland climate of the Riverina Region of New South Wales, where irrigation is essential to farming, the operator of Cadell Orchards faced a significant energy challenge. In its off-grid operation spanning 1,690 hectares, the Sunraysia almond orchard sustains more than 500,000 almond trees.
ROMANIA: Digitizing irrigation systems helps farmers achieve better harvests. Pumping stations now use 30-40% less energy and use water more efficiently too.
KENYA: A solar-powered desalination plant in Kenya gives the community affordable, clean, and sustainable drinking water and irrigation water.
SOUTH AFRICA: Discover how a South African farmer achieves 155,000+ kWh in annual energy savings thanks to a collaboration between Danfoss and BMG.
SPAIN: Sumsol achieved significant energy savings and emission reduction by converting grid-powered pumps to solar power, optimized by VACON® 100 drives.
By using VLT® AQUA Drives to control irrigation pumps, it is possible to adapt the pressure and flow in the system to the current demand. This results in significant energy savings.