Use of ozone in pivot irrigation
The use of ozone in irrigation water via centre-pivot systems represents one of the most effective innovations in modern agriculture. By injecting this natural gas into the irrigation system, the water is transformed into a powerful natural disinfectant and oxygenator capable of covering large areas. This technology eliminates pathogens (bacteria, fungi and viruses) in an environmentally friendly way and without leaving any chemical residues, improving crop health and delivering a higher concentration of dissolved oxygen directly to the roots for much more vigorous growth.
Integrating ozone into your centre-pivot irrigation systems is a strategic decision that optimises your farm’s resources. By applying it continuously and evenly whilst the machinery is in operation, you not only reduce your reliance on plant protection products and improve the soil’s ability to retain nutrients, but you also ensure organic, zero-waste production. It is a smart and sustainable investment that boosts both the profitability of your business and the quality and cleanliness of your crops on a large scale.
Ozone generators for pivot irrigation
Disinfect with ozonated water and boost your crop yields
No Chemicals
Ozone is generated in situ using air and electricity, eliminating the need to transport chemicals and saving on operating costs.
No workforce
El sistema es automático y autónomo: genera, inyecta y regula el ozono sin necesidad de mano de obra ni supervisión.
Environmentally friendly
Our generators are environmentally certified: the ozone leaves no residue on plants, fruit or soil.
Why use ozone in pivot irrigation?
The use of ozone in irrigation water via a centre-pivot system improves water quality and the efficiency of the system. Its high disinfection capacity helps to reduce bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and biofilm, preventing blockages in nozzles and pipes and reducing maintenance costs.
Furthermore, ozone increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water, promotes crop growth and helps to oxidise iron and manganese, thereby preventing scale build-up in the system. It also helps to reduce the organic load and improve the physical and chemical properties of the water, particularly when it comes from reservoirs or is reused.
Unlike drip irrigation, the pivot sprinkler applies water across the entire surface of the crop, allowing the ozone to also have a foliar effect, helping to reduce the presence of microorganisms on leaves and stems and improving the crop’s health.
Overall, ozone helps to ensure better-quality water, a cleaner irrigation system and better-protected crops, contributing to more efficient, sustainable and safe irrigation.
The use of ozone in irrigation water via a centre-pivot system improves water quality and the efficiency of the system. Its high disinfection capacity helps to reduce bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae and biofilm, preventing blockages in nozzles and pipes and reducing maintenance costs.
Furthermore, ozone increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water, promotes crop growth and helps to oxidise iron and manganese, thereby preventing scale build-up in the system. It also helps to reduce the organic load and improve the physical and chemical properties of the water, particularly when it comes from reservoirs or is reused.
Unlike drip irrigation, the pivot sprinkler applies water across the entire surface of the crop, allowing the ozone to also have a foliar effect, helping to reduce the presence of microorganisms on leaves and stems and improving the crop’s health.
Overall, ozone helps to ensure better-quality water, a cleaner irrigation system and better-protected crops, contributing to more efficient, sustainable and safe irrigation.
Benefits of ozone in pivot irrigation
Disinfects and removes biofilm
Ozone is a powerful oxidising agent, and when dissolved in water it rapidly eliminates all types of pathogens, with a level of effectiveness far superior to that of conventional systems. Furthermore, as it passes through, it removes biofilm from pipes and nozzles
No waste, no changes to your recipe
Ozone has very high disinfecting power, but its residual effect is low – in other words, it does not last for long. It turns into oxygen after a few minutes, preventing any changes to your recipe.
Save water, energy and chemicals
You can disinfect your bottling line whilst reducing the use of chemicals and hot water, thanks to ozone’s high effectiveness in cleaning and disinfecting pipes without leaving any residue. This will help to reduce your consumption of energy, water and chemicals.
More profitable and less risky
If you save on chemicals, water, time and energy every day, you’ll be reducing your operating costs and becoming more profitable. What’s more, you’ll be reducing the risk of your products becoming contaminated by chemicals.
Bespoke ozone treatment for PIVOT irrigation
We design, manufacture, install and maintain comprehensive ozone systems for centre-pivot irrigation. This technique is quite unique, as the water transport pipe itself forms the structure of the system. Designing and integrating the right ozone system is key to achieving the objectives.
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Bespoke ozone treatment for PIVOT irrigation
We design, manufacture, install and maintain comprehensive ozone systems for centre-pivot irrigation. This technique is quite unique, as the water transport pipe itself forms the structure of the system. Designing and integrating the right ozone system is key to achieving the objectives.
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ZonoSistem case studies in pivot irrigation
Ozono en Riego de albahaca con Pivot, Italia
Este proyecto incluye un equipo personalizado de 400g/h instalado a bordo de la estructura móvil del pivot. Se trata de una finca que cultiva albahaca y decidió usar ozono en el riego debido a las enfermedades foliares y a la alta tasa de perdidas de plantas que tenía tras la cosecha. El ozono garantiza la desinfección del agua obtenida del canal de riego, aumenta la dosis de ozono disuelto y además de realizar tratamiento foliar, aumenta el oxígeno que llega a la raíz. Los goteros funcionan todos sin excepción, sin atascos.
Ozono en riego con Pivot
Este proyecto incluye la desinfección del agua de riego de un pivot con ozono.
El sistema de generación de ozono se encuentra en la caseta central pivotante. Garantiza desinfección del agua de riego, desatasco de goteros y uniformidad en el riego foliar.
Ozone in basil irrigation using a pivot system, Italy
This project involves a bespoke 400g/h unit installed on the mobile structure of the pivot. The farm in question grows basil and decided to use ozone in its 200m³/h irrigation flow, due to leaf diseases and the high rate of plant loss it was experiencing after harvest. Ozone ensures the disinfection of the water drawn from the irrigation channel, increases the concentration of dissolved ozone and, in addition to providing foliar treatment, increases the oxygen supply to the roots. All the drippers are functioning without exception and without blockages.
Ozone in Onion Irrigation using Pivot Systems, Spain
This project involves disinfecting the irrigation water for a pivot system using ozone.
The ozone generation system is located in the central swivelling unit. It ensures that irrigation water is disinfected, drippers are unblocked and foliar irrigation is uniform.
Frequently asked questions about the use of ozone in pivot irrigation
Yes, an ozone system for water irrigation using a pivot is possible with any type of pivot. All that is required is a good design and a thorough project study to ensure it is integrated correctly. We include both the ozone generator and the ozone injection unit in the project. The ozone system is installed on the pivot and moves along with it.
Other circular pivot options feature ozone systems in the central control unit.
Could it damage the pipes or structure of the centre pivot? Absolutely NOT. Oxidation studies have been carried out on galvanised pipes to assess potential damage. We have also inserted cameras to inspect the interior of centre pivot irrigation systems that have been in use for over five years. Ozone dissolved in water does not corrode galvanised steel at the concentrations required for this application. Nor does it corrode the plastic components of the spray nozzles.
The main reason is that the water used for pivot irrigation is not usually of a high quality. As it is a mobile system, it does not incorporate the same water treatment systems as a standard irrigation system with a plant room containing filters and other water treatment components. Furthermore, the water is usually sourced from wells or surface irrigation channels. Microbiological contamination is typically higher, and contamination of the physical irrigation system is also high. Ozone helps to ensure that the water is sprayed evenly, without blockages, with a high oxygen content and with the ability to reduce leaf and soil-borne pathogens.