Variable Speed Drive Energy Optimization

The project results will detail the best practices for irrigation pumps with an existing variable speed drive (VSD) and future VSD systems. Actual Energy savings, water savings and emissions reductions will be reported for each of the three years. Practical control algorithms will be provided based on Energy conservation, watering uniformity and simplicity of operation. The data collected and criteria’s established will be transferable to all irrigation pumping systems that utilize VSDs. The project is innovative because it builds on an Energy savings device that is currently being used and takes the technology to the next level resulting in additional Energy conservation. The focus is on Energy efficiency, reduced water consumption and meeting the producer’s needs.