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E-Ardita for Smart Agricultural Irrigation: Continuity and Reliability Even in Critical Conditions

Sector: Agriculture

Application: Irrigation

Challenge

In recent years, in Central Europe, the spring and summer seasons have been characterized by increasingly long periods of drought and irregular rainfall.

In this context, ensuring an adequate water supply for agricultural irrigation has become an essential requirement.

To meet this need, at the facility — equipped with an existing artificial reservoir capable of supplying four linear irrigation systems (two of which operate simultaneously) — it was necessary to design an electric pumping system capable of ensuring efficiency, stability, and operational continuity, even in the event of a power outage.

Project’s characteristics

Application type

Irrigation

Solution

To ensure the required 340 m³/h at 55 m for the simultaneous operation of the linear systems, the facility was equipped with three E-Ardita electric pumping stations, each rated at 170 m³/h at 55 m, designed to provide efficiency and reliability even under variable load conditions. The three stations are automatically primed by a single vacuum system and are equipped with a suction line featuring an 8” Riverscreen.

In the event of a power outage, the facility is supported by two generators capable of operating in parallel, automatically balancing the load. This system ensures service continuity and safe operation even under unforeseen conditions.

At the heart of the control system is a ComAp IG 1000 with an InteliVision 10Touch operator panel, providing full supervision of the facility. Thanks to the integration of electrical technology, automation, and intelligent backup systems, the facility now ensures a constant and reliable water supply, demonstrating how mechanical design and advanced electronic control can combine to deliver efficiency, sustainability, and continuity even in complex agricultural environments.