Simulating Farm Irrigation System Energy Requirements.

摘要

This report evaluates the total amount of non-renewable energy resources consumed in the irrigation process. Five portable and permanent sprinkler system types,plus trickle and gravity irrigation systems were studied. An evaluation of the energy required to manufacture,install,operate,and transport the equipment for an entire irrigation season was included in the analysis. This evaluation was conducted in a variety of operating situations,with varying acreages,consumptive use rates,and total irrigation requirements.