Variable frequency drive (VFD) considerations for irrigation
Date
2007-10
Authors
Burt, C. M., author
Gaudi, F., author
Piao. X., author
U.S. Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, publisher
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Abstract
This paper covers considerations in VFD applications, plus details a study performed by the Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC) to determine motor performances under varying speeds (controlled by a VFD) and loads.
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Presented at the Role of irrigation and drainage in a sustainable future: USCID fourth international conference on irrigation and drainage on October 3-6, 2007 in Sacramento, California.
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Subject
variable frequency drives
energy efficiency
motors
electricity
pumps
power usage
irrigation