Irrigation ROI Master: Drip vs Flood

Interactive comparison tool — Quick/Advanced + Water/Energy/OPEX/CO₂ + Payback/NPV.

Input mode
Quick for fast estimates. Advanced for ETc + schedule + field validation.
Global settings
Farm & crop
Confidence Score
Higher when you provide head/efficiencies/schedule + field measurements.
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Best decision
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Payback
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NPV
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Scenario Water applied (m³/season) Pumping energy (kWh/season) OPEX: Water OPEX: Energy OPEX: O&M OPEX Total CO₂
Flood--------------
Drip--------------
Savings--------------
OPEX breakdown (Flood vs Drip)
Cumulative cashflow (Drip incremental)
Water–Energy scatter (Savings)
Decision notes

FAQ

What is the difference between “Crop water need” and “Water applied”?
Crop water need is the net crop requirement. Water applied is the gross applied volume after application efficiency: WaterApplied = CropNeed / Efficiency.
Is drip always 40% water saving?
No. Drip is often more efficient than flood, but savings depend on soil, deep percolation, wind/evaporation, maintenance, and distribution design.
How do I use kWh/ML for field validation?
Enter measured pump power (kW) and flow (L/s) to compute kWh/ML, then multiply by the pumped volume (ML) to estimate energy with fewer assumptions.

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SEO Summary

Irrigation ROI Master compares flood vs drip using a transparent model: applied water = crop need ÷ application efficiency. Pumping energy is estimated from total dynamic head (TDH), pump/motor efficiency, and the selected energy source (grid/diesel/solar/hybrid). Outputs include OPEX, CO₂, payback, and NPV with sensitivity to energy/water prices and efficiencies.

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