Flow Sensors and Detection Leaks
Large-Scale Commercial Irrigation Farm
Project Overview
Agrifity implemented a smart irrigation flow monitoring and leak detection system for a large-scale pineapple production farm in Thika Kenya. The objective was to reduce water losses, improve irrigation efficiency, and prevent pump overworking caused by undetected underground pipe leaks.
The farm operates extensive drip and sprinkler irrigation systems across multiple production blocks. Prior to implementation, irregular pressure drops and unexplained increases in water usage indicated possible underground leakage and system inefficiencies.
Agrifity designed and deployed a precision irrigation monitoring solution integrating flow sensors, pressure sensors, and cloud-based analytics for real-time performance tracking.
Scope of Work
Site assessment and irrigation audit
Mapping of irrigation zones and pressure variations
Installation of inline flow sensors on main distribution lines
Pressure sensor deployment across critical zones
Integration with existing pump and control systems
Cloud dashboard setup and calibration
Staff training and performance optimization
Results Achieved
28% reduction in water loss
Early detection of 3 underground pipe leaks
18% reduction in electricity consumption
Improved irrigation uniformity
Reduced pump maintenance costs
The system paid back initial investment within the first irrigation season through water and energy savings.
Project challenges
Project details
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Category
Smart Water and Intelligence Systems
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Location
Thika, Kenya
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Square Meters
120,000 square meters
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Project Year
2022
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Project Value
KES 2,150,000
