With access to water resources becoming scarce in some regions of the world, efficient and sustainable irrigation is becoming more and more important. It’s all about supplying enough water to get maximum crop yield without using more water and energy than absolutely necessary. Danfoss AC drives and pressure sensors adapt pressure or flow rate to the actual need. And integrated application software functions help to both protect the pipe system by limiting pressure boost, thus reducing leakage, and cut energy consumption.
The ultimate solution, and a very fast-growing trend, to reduce energy consumption is to use solar-powered pumps. Danfoss Drives has developed a dedicated inverter series exactly for this purpose. The VACON® product range includes a specially designed encapsulation for this environment and advanced software, meaning that operation is possible even when clouds are partially blocking sunlight from reaching the photovoltaic panels.
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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VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202 controls all types of pumps and comes equipped with a cascade controller.
The pressure transmitter MBS 1900 is designed for use in air and water applications like booster pumps and air compressors. The flexible pressure transmitter program covers different output signals, absolute and gauge (relative) versions, measuring ranges from 0-4 bar to 0-25 bar and a wide range of pressure and electrical connections. Enclosure material is stainless steel AISI 316L.
MBS 3000 is designed for use in almost all industrial applications, and offers a reliable pressure measurement, even under harsh environmental conditions.The flexible pressure transmitter programme covers all standard output signals.
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
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.