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Potential Energy Recovery Using Micro‐Hydropower Technology in Irrigation Networks: Real‐World Case Studies in the South of Spain
(MDPI, 2018)
The agricultural sector is one of the most significant users of water resources worldwide.
Irrigation infrastructure has been modernized in recent years in many regions dedicated to
agriculture, transitioning from ...
Reducing the Energy Dependency of Water Networks in Irrigation, Public Drinking Water, and Process Industry: REDAWN Project
(MDPI, 2018)
The EU funded Interreg project REDAWN is presented, setting a new operational
framework for efficiently foster micro‐hydropower in water distribution.
Energy Saving Measures in Pressurized Irrigation Networks: A New Challenge for Power Generation
(MDPI, 2018)
In Spain and other countries, open channel distribution networks have been replaced by on demand-pressurized networks to improve the water-use efficiency of the water distribution systems, but at the same time the energy ...
Pump-as-Turbine Selection Methodology for Energy Recovery in Irrigation Networks: Minimising the Payback Period
(MDPI, 2019)
In pressurized irrigation networks, energy reaches around 40% of the total water costs. Pump-as-Turbines (PATs) are a cost-effective technology for energy recovery, although they can present low efficiencies when operating ...
REUTIVAR: Model for Precision Fertigation Scheduling for Olive Orchards Using Reclaimed Water
(MDPI, 2019)
Olive orchard is the most representative and iconic crop in Andalusia (Southern Spain). It is also considered one of the major economic activities of this region. However, due to its extensive growing area, olive orchard ...
Middleware to Operate Smart Photovoltaic Irrigation Systems in Real Time
(MDPI, 2019)
Climate change, water scarcity and higher energy requirements and electric tariff compromises the continuity of the irrigated agriculture. Precision agriculture (PA) or renewable energy sources which are based on communication ...
DESIDS: An Integrated Decision Support System for the Planning, Analysis, Management and Rehabilitation of Pressurised Irrigation Distribution Systems
(MDPI, 2021)
Pressurized irrigation distribution systems (PIDSs) play a vital role in irrigation intensification, especially in the Mediterranean region. The design, operation and management of these systems can be complex, as they ...
Generating Hydrants’ Configurations for Efficient Analysis and Management of Pressurized Irrigation Distribution Systems
(MDPI, 2020)
Water scarcity is a mounting problem in arid and semi-arid regions such as the Mediterranean. Therefore, smarter and more effective water management is required, especially in irrigated agriculture. One of the most challenging ...
EnjoyYourLAB: una aplicación móvil (App) de apoyo a la docencia en los laboratorios de Ingeniería Hidráulica (Fase II)
(UCOPress, 2019)
EnjoyYourLAB es una aplicación móvil (APP) de apoyo a la docencia de las prácticas de laboratorio de Ingeniería Hidráulica. En esta segunda fase se ha depurado la aplicación y se ha completado con la incorporación de la ...
Energy Recovery Potential in Industrial and Municipal Wastewater Networks Using Micro-Hydropower in Spain
(MDPI, 2021)
The use of micro-hydropower (MHP) for energy recovery in water distribution networks is becoming increasingly widespread. The incorporation of this technology, which offers low-cost solutions, allows for the reduction of ...