Irrigation energy costs
Purpose
Compare energy use and costs for pumping scenarios based on explicit information about the installation.
Application
Compare pumping options and identify measurements needed before estimating the operating budget of an irrigation system.
Data
Flow, pumping head, efficiency, energy readings and tariffs
Result
Pumping energy estimates and operating-cost scenarios
Limitations
Energy estimates depend on flow, head, efficiency and tariff assumptions; metered consumption and actual operating hours prevail.