Question: I need help writing an energy balance: Problem Statement: A farmer owns a 1 5 0 - acre farm and is planning to install a

I need help writing an energy balance: Problem Statement: A farmer owns a 150-acre farm and is planning to install a solar-powered irrigation system for their crops. The irrigation system also includes the crops, which occupy 70% of the farmland (105 acres). Additionally, the farmer has a fixed budget that must not be exceeded. How many solar panels are required to meet the following needs while staying within budget?
Requirements:
Water Demand:
requires 8000 gallons of water/acre/month
Evaporation -5% per day
Leakage -10% per month
Pump Information:
Flow rate 500 gal/min
Pressure 100 psi
Operates 10hr/day ,5 days a week, 4 weeks per month
Energy demand of pump (Power consumption)- requires 10 kW of power to operate at
Budget:
$40,000
Solar Panel Information:
Each panel produces 350W of power. Assumptions:
-Location: Conneticut
- Evaporation and Leakage happens after the water leaves the pump
- Average price per Watt $3.25(average of $2.50 to $4.00 per Watt)
- For the 10 kW pump it operates on a voltage of 230V
Diameter =8 in for every pipe Farm Layout
70\% farmland/irrigation (105 acres)
Total farm area 150 acres
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