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Integrated Irrigation Monitoring Systems

Retrofit of adjustable speed drives onto turbine pumps used with deep wells.

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ID: 623

Low Energy Spray Application (LESA) Irrigation

Irrigation method that involves applying water below 12 inches above the ground surface for row crops. Energy savings occur due to reduced water pressure and increased water application effectiveness.

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Energy Savings: 29%

Regional Potential: 0.19 MWh/year

ID: 288

Optimization of Variable-Speed Irrigation Pumping

A control method of optimizing use of existing VFDs to improve energy efficiency for irrigation systems using pressure feedback, which is especially useful in hilly terrain.

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Energy Savings: 20%

Regional Potential: 0.03 MWh/year

ID: 626

Level	Status	Description
1	Concept not validated	Claims of energy savings may not be credible due to lack of documentation or validation by unbiased experts.
2	Concept validated:	An unbiased expert has validated efficiency concepts through technical review and calculations based on engineering principles.
3	Limited assessment	An unbiased expert has measured technology characteristics and factors of energy use through one or more tests in typical applications with a clear baseline.
4	Extensive assessment	Additional testing in relevant applications and environments has increased knowledge of performance across a broad range of products, applications, and system conditions.
5	Comprehensive analysis	Results of lab and field tests have been used to develop methods for reliable prediction of performance across the range of intended applications.
6	Approved measure	Protocols for technology application are established and approved.

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