EOS International Drip Irrigation

EOS International

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Product description Brand name and product description

The EOS International drip irrigation system distributes water to a 50 m ² farm plot using materials available in rural Nicaragua. The system provides improvements to conventional drip irrigation systems in order to reduce cost while remaining reliable and robust.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Nicaragua

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

EOS International

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

A system suitable for a 50 m² plot costs $20 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Micro Drip, IDE, Netafim, Plastro Plasson Industries, Driptech, Proximity Design

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: improve food security and nutrition by enabling farmers to harvest crops during the six-month dry season

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Subsistence farmers with less than an acre of landholdings.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Parts are locally sources and assembled.^{Interview with representative}

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

None.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

EOS technicians are responsible for advertising, selling and installing the systems.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

124 units have been distributed since 2015.^{Interview with representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Coefficient of Distribution Uniformity

Unknown

Highest limit burst pressure

Unknown

Maximum run length

Unknown

Minimum viable operating pressure

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The system is designed to distribute water to a 50 m ² farm plot using local materials found in rural Nicaragua. The water reservoir is an 80 L / 20 gal water sack consisting of a garbage bag reinforced with a sack. Filtration takes the form of a cloth, such as a piece of old clothing, wrapped around a 2 L plastic bottle (cut in half). Technicians use a drill to manually create water holes throughout the drip tape hoses.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

EOS technicians are responsible for advertising and installing the systems.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The system is comprised of locally available components that are simple to replace.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

3-4 years depending on maintenance care.^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The EOS drip irrigation system increases crop productivity by efficiently distributing water to a 50 m² farm plot using local materials found in rural Nicaragua.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

EOS International tested the system on-site in Nicaragua.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Unknown.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Infiltration from a surface point source and drip irrigation P. Revol et.al. Infiltration from a surface point source and drip irrigation; WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH, VOL. 33, NO. 8, PAGES 1861-1867, AUGUST 1997

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Field trials.

Other information

Unknown.

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