FREE Technical Lunch & Learn (NZ)
A complimentary online webinar for irrigation professionals. Learn how to reduce pumping costs without compromising irrigation performance.
27/8/26
12pm New Zealand Time
Online via Zoom
Approximately 30–60 minutes including Q&A
No cost, complimentary for all attendees
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ABOUT THIS SESSION
High water efficiency does not automatically mean high pumping energy efficiency
Many irrigation systems apply water effectively, yet still consume far more pumping energy than necessary. The reason is rarely the pump alone. It is the complete pumping system: pipe sizes, water velocity, system resistance, operating pressure, layout decisions and long-term hydraulic performance.
This complimentary Technical Lunch & Learn introduces a practical way of looking at irrigation pumping systems from an energy perspective, designed for irrigation professionals who want to reduce pumping costs without compromising irrigation performance.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE IN THIS SESSION
Why irrigation efficiency and energy efficiency are different, and where that gap costs you money
Where pumping energy is consumed in an irrigation system
Why high water velocity quietly drives up power costs
Why the pumping system matters more than the pump alone
How Sustainable Pumping principles apply to irrigation systems
Practical examples and a Q&A with Rob directly after the session
WHO IS THIS FOR
Designed for irrigation professionals
This session is particularly relevant for professionals working with irrigation systems, where rising electricity tariffs and load-shedding make pumping energy efficiency a critical operational issue.
Irrigation designers
Irrigation consultants
Irrigation managers
Farm & estate managers
Golf & turf irrigation managers
Pump & irrigation system professionals
Engineers in irrigation
Robert L. (Rob) Welke
DIRECTOR, WATER PUMPING INSTITUTE
Rob has 58 years of experience in pumping and hydraulics, including 25 years with SA Water and 33 years as an independent consultant. He has delivered more than 100 Sustainable Pumping courses worldwide and has identified more than $850,000 in annual pumping electricity savings for clients.
WPI is completely independent and product-neutral, Rob has never sold a pump. His focus is on understanding the complete pumping system.
Diploma Mechanical Engineering
Certified Irrigation Agronomist
Irrigation Auditor
Cert IV Training & Assessment
Hydraulic Institute USA
ASABE
Irrigation Australia
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