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Continuous Pump Efficiency

COLLECT AND ANALYZE PUMP DATA MAXIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE OF YOUR WELLS

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Febrruary 2018

SOME BACKGROUND

CREATED BY FARMERS AND ENGINEERS

MEET NEEDS OF FARM MANAGERS AND WATER DISTRICTS

CONNECTS ANY ENABLED METER, SENSOR OR DEVICE

SOFTWARE PLATFORM AS A SERVICE

YOUR DATA, OUR TECH.

SUPPORT, DESIGN and SPECIFY.

HARDWARE, INSTALLATION , COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE.

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Continuous Pump EfficiencyThe Numbers

“Rain comes from the Clouds, shouldn’t your data?”-- Greg Allen

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California AG Energy Use -

Water pumping equals 60% to 70% of AG energy

Even higher % in drought years

Up to one-third of water pumping occurs during expensive peak hours


One AF of water equals Crop Productivity Value

Grapes $2,500

Tomato $1,600

Almonds $1,200

Rice $375

Alfalfa $175

Pump Efficiency



Grower attitudes toward OPE -

Informational Only –or, Trigger for Action

Run-to-Fail –or, Manage your Asset

No records of historical OPE

No accurate cost per AF water over time

No good plan for maintenance and prevention

Economics of Remediation

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Economics of Remediation from 55% to 73%Five year net savings $37,000 SCE assumes 11c per kWh


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Causes of Poor Efficiency

• Wear from sand and abrasion

• Improperly matched pump and motor

• Changed pumping conditions

– Irrigation system changes (backpressure)

– Lower groundwater levels (increase head)

• Clogged impellers

• Poor suction conditions


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When to take action?

• OPE greater than 60% - no corrective action

• OPE 50% to 60% - consider adjusting impellers-– if adjustment has no effect, consider repairing or replacing

pump

• OPE less than 50% - consider repairing or replacing pump and/or repairing electric motor


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On Demand Pump Efficiency Reporting

Grower sets start and end dates/times of test

Paper test is prepared

Graph is generated

Historical paper tests may be input for history


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On Demand Pump Efficiency Reporting

Grower creates unique graph:

Overall Pump Efficiency

Water Flow Rate

Energy use and demand

Cost per Acre Foot

Specific Capacity / Well Efficiency

Pump Curve calculations

Standing & Pumping Water Level


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Hardware

REDtrac proprietary software and platform

Downhole pressure transducer

Wireless pressure gauge

Revenue Gauge electric meter

Green Button Express data available

Calibrated water flow sensors

Result – highly accurate, ongoing reports with zero field data collection


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pH and EC report


Sample install



Questions Customers should ask.


VENDOR STABILITY Financial viability – burn rate, debt, etc.Team – stability and experienceCustomer References (not paid trade groups)

SENSORS and SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSOpen source Sensors (or closed?)Ability to Control Equipment / Transact?Installation Costs and timing?Commissioning – who and what cost?Training – User Interface / Experience?Update and Engagement Commitment

SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE3rd Party Data (compound data)Site Connectivity + CommunicationsUser InterfacePlatform Interoperability Data Standardization-e.g. Open Farm Data

Ownership and Anonymization of Data

Questions that Customer should MUST ask Vendors.

CONTRACT TERMSContinuation of Business rightsMachine language / Code EscrowData Security


Recommendations for Customers

Rule No. 1 – DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT!

Buy off-the-shelf meters/sensors – Do not get trapped in a single manufacturer’s format or system - Keep optionality for changing prices and functionality - Always maintain your flexibility and options

Don’t fall in love with hardware – That gizmo will be obsolete and cheaper soon –Focus on actionable data – Not the sexy look or a cool idea

Rent Software as a Service – Deal with only those you know and trust – Know their financial strength and the team – Match vendor expertise with your needs

Avoid multiple data silos – Have as few different sites and log-in’s as possible –Seek system interoperability and common data formats – Data from a failed vendor may retain value if written and stored in an open standard format

Don’t go it alone – Find an expert or trusted vendor whose interests and experience are aligned with yours


REDtrac capabilities


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LIQUID. ASSETS.

Agricultural Well and Water Monitoring

Customized Asset Management

GPS Tracking

Remote Tank Levels

GHG, CARB and EPA Reporting

SGMA COMPLIANT

Sensors and Services


Water Flow –Flow Rate (AF and GPM,) cumulative production, water pressure

Water Quality –Conductivity (Total Dissolved Solids), Ph, temperature, turbidity

Electricity –Kilowatt demand, Kilowatt hours, kVar, power quality, power factor, phase harmonics

Natural gas and Diesel –Flow rates, tank levels, costs

Well Data –Standing and pumping water levels, instant pump efficiency reports, shaft oil drip sensor, motor and assembly vibration, actual energy cost per acre foot at well, booster and filter stations.

Weather and Soil –Soil moisture, Evapotransporation (ET), wind speed and direction, temperature (frostwarning), relative humidity, chill portions, …

REDTRAC – the water-trac solution

WEATHER , ET AND SOIL MOISTURE Soil moisture, Evapotransporation (ET), wind speed and direction, temperature (frost

warning), relative humidity, chill portions, wind, rainfall, sun radiation, etc.

TANK TRAC Fluid levels in reservoirs, ponds, canals and enclosed tanks,

Calculates quantities to estimate usage rate and refill scheudles

Product purity

Delivery Route optimization.

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Redtrac – the hardware

State-of-the-Art Wireless Gateway / Data Logger, Processor, Communciation and Connections in one box

Connectivity to Sensors by wire or Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, LoRa, etc.

Compatible with Microwave, Cellular, Local Internet

Onboard computing

Fully available on tablets, phones, laptops or desktops

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REDtrac –strategic partnerships

California State University, Fresno – Valley Ventures 2017

Jain Logic and Observant dealer southern San Joaquin Valley

Green Button Express – Utility usage and billing data one day after the fact

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Tank Levels


TANK LEVELS

REDtrac measures fluid levels in reservoirs, ponds, canals and enclosed tanks, then provides alarms and reports based on the conditions you set.

Calculate levels and quantities (gallons, acre feet, etc) for oil, water, chemicals, diesel, gasoline, propane or most any liquid.

Industry specific tank monitoring and telemetry products ensure product purity, eliminate run-outs and emergency deliveries, improve resource planning, route optimization.

Asset Interface


ASSET TRACKING

(844) 733-8722

(844) “RED-trac”

Bakersfield, California

www.RED-trac.com

Greg Allen, VP and Partner

(713) 858-4000 cell

[email protected]

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