DripTech Eco-Flow | Irrigation equipment in Kenya
Irrigation pump selection and sizing support in Kenya
Choose an irrigation pump around the required flow and total dynamic head, the water source, operating schedule and power supply. DripTech Eco-Flow can help review pump requirements and match suitable equipment to an irrigation project.
What pump selection support reviews
- Required flow and irrigation-zone demand
- Static lift, drawdown and elevation at the delivery point
- Pipe length, diameter, friction losses and fittings
- Required operating pressure at filters and emitters/sprinklers
- Water-source yield and seasonal reliability
- Power availability and solar/electric operating considerations
- Pump curve and duty-point compatibility, controls and protection
Avoid sizing a pump by horsepower alone
Horsepower does not state the flow a pump will deliver at the required head. Compare the pump curve with the calculated duty point and confirm the source can sustain the selected flow. A site-specific calculation is necessary before final selection.
Information to send for pump review
- Water source and measured/estimated yield
- Vertical lift and delivery elevation
- Distance and pipe route to the field
- Required irrigated area and operating zones
- Existing pump details or power supply
- Pressure/flow readings if available