This choice will be used to calculate the amount of solar energy. Just be sure the motor will not be submerged if the water level rises, or it will be ruined. Appropriate renewable energy for water pumping in rural ghent. School of science and engineering al akhawayn university. A surface pump is one that is mounted at ground level. The purpose of this project is to construct solar energy operated water pump for small scale irrigation as stated in chapter one. These are ps60011, ps12009 and ps180012 whose characteristics are presented in the table. Adoption of renewable energies has been identified as a priority in sudan, as is the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels which are imported. Treat solar power as a cash crop and allow farmers to sell surplus power to the grid at an attractive feein tariff.
Pdf utilization of solar energy in water pumping is one of the most economically. The project includes constructing and testing the water pumps for real operation with minimum pump and solar panel used to operate the brushless dc motor. First and foremost i would like to give thanks to al akhawayn university and the school of science and engineering for their provision of a supportive working environment in which i was able to produce my project entitled pumping water using solar energy for irrigation. The more you minimize suction lift, the more reliable and quiet your pump will be. Feasibility assessment for the replacement of diesel pumps with solar pumps final report. The project aims to support the adoption of solar photovoltaic pv technology to pump water for the irrigation of agriculture in sudan, particularly in northern state. With the water pump and solar panel specifications mostly dependent on the amount of water necessary to properly irrigate the crops, it became clear that the main design driver was water needs. Water pumping introduction water pumping has a long history. Solar pumping system mainly consists of pv modules, solar pumping invertercontroller and pumps. The water pump capacity is 125 watt, the number of spv panels of 2 each with a capacity of 100 wp, battery capacity, solar charge controller and inverter is 60 ah, 10. In the proposed photovoltaic water pumping system, the solar panels are directly connected to a dc motor that drives the water pump. Lowcost solar water heating research and development roadmap k. Solar water pumping introduction to basic solar water pumping applications of solar water pumping main components of the solar water. Project report on solar power water pumping system.
The main requirements for our project include a solar power source to drive a water pump that can feed an irrigation system. Solar powered water systems offer safe water and hope for communities across the world and, more often than not, are a favored approach for water mission. In five years, we expect to go full solar for all nongravity rural water schemes, said mutazamba, assistant director of operational planning in the ministry of water. Pumping water for irrigation using solar energy1 h. Determine daily water requirement navigate to the next sheet titled daily water require ment figure 6, whose purpose is to calculate the amount of water you need per day based on your seasonal choice winter, summer, or all year, number and type of animals to be watered, and any other water needs. Wind energy can be generated using windmills that provide mechanical energy that is used directly on machinery e. Baird2 this publication discusses photovoltaic technology and the cost of photovoltaic power for water pumping. Solar pumping may lead to overirrigation and depleting of groundwater resources through indiscriminate pumping as farmers face no additional costs of pumping water. A submersible pump is one that is lowered into the water. A water pump with small impeller is more efficient as compare to other one in case of solar.
A solar water pump is designed and experimented and satisfied results are obtained. Specifics include solar panels that provide power to the pump alongside a water detection system that. Solar system energy uses an energy source the sun that is consistently available especially in a. Designing solar water pumping systems for livestock circular 670 thomas jenkins1.
The world bank has developed an accessible and interactive knowledge base on solar water pumping. Small scale solar powered irrigation pumping systems i have pleasure in enclosing ten copies of the second part of our final report on phase i of the undp project under the title small scale solar powered irrigation pumping systems. Shree raj shakya tribhuvan university 17 publications 30 citations. Designing, modeling, and testing a solar water pump for developing countries by abdalla m. A summer choice is appropriate if you plan to only pump water during the summer months i. This article contain list of projects for mechanical engineering students related to water pump project,oil pump projects, water pump mini projects. This document supersedes the state of art report first submitted to you under.
Background solar powered water pumps are comprised of three basic components. Smith, major professor laurent hodges dwaine bundy. Solar water pumping installation guide greenharmonyhome. The main objective of our project was to design a windmill and therefore our scope will be limited to a windmill for water pumping water. Solar water pumping principles for any solar pumping system, the capacity to pump water is a function of three main variables. Study of solar pv water pumping system for irrigation of horticulture crops. Solar powered water pumping system international journal of.
Solarpowered water pump design spreadsheet version ii. Pdf design and performance of photovoltaic water pumping. The sun provides us with an almost infinite energy source that, with the right planning and equipment, means we can pump water anywhere without the needs for power infrastructure. Calculate the daily water volume needed, in litres per day. These applications are a mix of individual installations and it is found that a photovoltaic solar is a viable solution for the remote agricultural needs such as water pumping for crops or. Small scale solar powered irrigation pumping systems i have pleasure in enclosing ten copies of the second part of our final report on phase i of the undp project under the title small scale solar. Solar water pumping for sustainable water supply world bank. Solar power solar water pump systems water mission. Mechanical, diploma mechanical students for final year submission. The highly efficient pc pump is selfpriming, with suction lifts up to 6 metres. Although this research project is primarily focused on the furthering of sustainable.
Dc solar pump the dc solar pump dcsp is widely used throughout the world today. The solar water pump also know as solar pumping system, solar submersible pump or solar pump, a water lifting system powered with electricity generated by solar panel. Direct coupled solar pumping system 5 in directcoupled pumping systems, electricity from the pv modules is sent directly to the pump, which in turn pumps water through a pipe to where it is needed figure 4. The operation of the pv array is analyzed using pspice. Design and build information for solar photovoltaic pv pumping systems, and water powered ram pumps that you can build. Solar electric pv powered water pumps are the most effective way to pump your deep well, or shallow pond, river, lake, or stream with high performance, reliability, and no fuelcosts. This project deals with the design and simulation of a simple but efficient photovoltaic water pumping system. The performance of a solar water pumping system is discussed in this report. Using solar energy to power water supply in tanzania.
A variety of factors must be considered in determining the optimum system for a particular application 1. Feasibility assessment for the replacement of diesel water. Synopsis of solar agricultural water pumping system energy plays an important role in the material, social and cultural life of mankind. Feasibility assessment for the replacement of diesel water pumps with solar water pumps prepared by. Solar water pump costs vs lift and volumeday kenya smallholder solar irrigation project kssi retailer pump type solar water. A solar powered water pumping system is made up of two components, 1solar panels. A practical introduction to solar water pumping for locations without power lines, solar pumps offer a clean and simple alternative to fuelburning engines, generators and wind turbines, for domestic water, livestock. Project report on solar power water pumping system solar. Kishta a dissertation submitted to the graduate faculty in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy major. The control functions that are utilized in this project are onoff delay, realtime. Solar powered water pumping system configurations there are two basic types of solar powered water pumping systems, batterycoupled and directcoupled. Solar project pumps 7 controllers temperature diff. Nolan clark usdaagricultural research service conservation and production research lab.
Solar water pump project report pdf mechanical farm. For purposes of designing a solar pumping system, pressure can be thought of as the work that the pump must overcome to move a certain amount of water. Solar pv water pumping systems are used for irrigation and drinking water india. Design of small photovoltaic pv solarpowered water pump. Solar pump directly connects with solar panel through a mppt solar pump controller. Training manual for engineers on solar pv system technical report july 2011 doi. Keywordsagriculture, solar cell, water, pump, storage tank, control. In addition to being beneficial for the environment especially when compared to systems powered by generators, solar powered pumps are sustainable for the communities that operate them. Introduction to solar water pumping solar water pumping systems are a modern but field proven means of pumping water in locations where access to grid power is not available, or where the grid is not reliable. In this blog post were going to show you how to size and determine the various basic components that make up a submersible solar water pumping. The efficiency of the system is improved with a maximum power. Solar pv water pumping practical action 6 commercially used. Water is then pumped up into a water storage tank, with gravity then allowing this water to be piped to tap stands or directly into households. All nominated solar water pumps went through testing in an independent, accredited laboratory and an evaluation by a panel of offgrid market experts to assess product energy performance, service delivery, quality, reliability, and.
Solar module the power supply consists of pv panels, pv panel produce direct currentdc and are made up of many cells wired in series. Lowcost solar water heating research and development roadmap. The project has also helped partners to offer innovative nextgeneration solutions for efficient use of solar energy today and in the future. Every solar water pump can produce a range of flows and pressures. Install solar water pump 12v solar pump with 150 watt solar panel with borewell drill complete steps. Kothari3 1student of master of engineering, department of renewable energy engineering, college of technology and engineering, maharana pratap university of agriculture and technology, udaipur301, india. With no fuel inputs and simple operation, swp are cheaper, cleaner and more reliable than diesel pumps. This online repository aims to raise awareness about the technology and provide resources that help incorporate solar pumping into operations. The high suction lift allows for the pump to be installed on the top of dam walls or on riverbanks above the high water mark. In the examples above, based on the piping system described, the three pumps will provide 2. A majority of the advantages of solar power water pumping fall into the following four categories. Solar water pumping basics sunrotor solar products. This section also covers mechanical windmill pumps, backup hand pumps for well, and the interesting spiral pump design. For information about solar water pumps and pumping systems, please see our solar water pumping guide.
Generally speaking, animals, plants and humans use less water on cloudy days. A solar powered water pumping system is made up of two basic components. This is the result of population growth and increase in the standard of living which is directly proportional to energy consumption. Designing solar water pumping systems for livestock college of. Srx pump is proven to provide maximum water output in a variety of water conditions. Plan for longterm use of this project our project solar powered water pump is a very simple and selfcontrolled system.
Be sure to read solar water pumping part 1 first to get a background on water solar water pumps are and what are common options. The design of the system can be outlined as being in various major parts. Figure 4 shows the basic connection diagram of a dcsp. A pump controller current booster is an electronic device used with most solar pumps. This warrants a crosssector examination of effective ways to deploy solar pumping technology for irrigation and maximise the benefits. Your pump may be placed downhill from your water source. A proto type of hybrid solar water pump designed and enveloped has lifted the 20 lpm water to 6 meters height with the solar panel of 10w to charge the12 v 20ah battery to run 84w dc volumetric. Project report on solar power water pumping system free download as word doc.
One of motor was used for driving deep well pump which has been utilized for the purpose of water storing to a pool. Apr 24, 2014 introduction to solar water pumping solar basics. Dar es salaam, december 7, 2015 jackson mutazamba is upbeat as he outlines the future of rural water supply in tanzania. This project will consist of a water pumping system to supply potable water to an orphanage located in the chuluchosema community of malawi, africa.
Solar pv water pumping study ministry of mines and energy. In either case, gravity systems tend to involve high capital costs but low operating costs. Solar powered water pumping systems pump manufacturer. Project proposal solar powered water pumping system a project proposal by. The best fit for our system was determined to be a photovoltaic cell system. Install solar water pump 12v solar pump with 150 watt. This list contain projects which are helpful for b. Conversely, the sunniest days are when we consume the most water and when the solar modules are providing the pump with the most power.
September 2006 page vi abbreviations cbm community based management dp diesel water pump drws directorate of rural water supply dwa department of water affairs ghg green house gases hdpe high density polyethylene met ministry of environment and tourism. Generate electricity solar pumping invertercontroller. A solar powered water pumping system is made up of two components, 1 solar panels. Feature article solar powered water pumping systems. The water will be pumped from a nearby well up to a water tower located in the orphanage center. Pdf solar powered water pumping systems researchgate. Pdf, provides stepbystep instructions for using a microsoft excel spreadsheet to perform necessary calculations for designing a solar pumping system. Also, we have a great variety of premade project kits using hydraulics, gears, energy generation systems for you to use in your projects. How to make a mini solar water pump at home new easy. Design of small photovoltaic pv solar powered water pump systems technical note no. Water oil pump projects for mechanical engineering students. Determining the optimum solar water pumping system for. This policy brief analyses the key drivers behind the adoption of solar pumping technology and brings to the forefront the crosssector.
Determining the optimum solar water pumping system for domestic use, livestock watering or irrigation brian d. Application of solar powered automatic water pumping in turkey. Agricultural engineering program of study committee. Study of solar pv water pumping system for irrigation of. Water pump projects for mechanical engineering students. Introduction photovoltaic pv panels are often used for agricultural operations, especially in remote areas or where the use of an alternative energy source is desired. Solar water pumps swp use electricity generated by photovoltaic pv panels to pump water from bore holes, wells or reservoirs directly onto fields or into a storage tank for gravity based irrigation. This project is not only beneficial in terms of its reduced cost. Design of small photovoltaic pv solarpowered water pump systems. Choosing the suitable pump model lorentz offers a range of solar water pumps that might be suitable for the purpose of our project. Abstractin this study, an automatic drip irrigation of dwarf cherry trees system with solar powered brushless dc motors bldc has been designed and implemented in zile district of tokat province of turkey.
A solar powered pump is a pump running on electricity generated by photovoltaic panels as opposed to grid electricity or diesel run water pumps. Solar pumping system solar powered water pump system,off. Main difference bw normal and solar water pump is its impeller size. Designing, modeling, and testing a solar water pump for. People have used a variety of power sources, namely human energy, animal power, hydro power, wind, solar and fuels such a diesel for small generators. Designing solar water pumping systems for livestock. This second part of our blog series on solar water pumping. It is then supplied either to a dc pump, which in turn pumps water whenever the sun shines,or. A cost optimization of solarpowered, drip irrigation. A photovoltaic solar powered pump system has three parts. Solar water pump project report pdf get mechanical engineering projects for study and research. Design and simulation of photovoltaic water pumping system akihiro oi this thesis deals with the design and simulation of a simple but efficient photovoltaic water pumping system. Solar panels the type and number of solar panels required are a function of.
The most common pumps used in remote communities are. Designing and developing solar energy operated water pump for. The pump curves are published by pump manufactures. Surface pumps work well when they draw water through suction less than 10 or 20 feet. Solar water pumping is a mature, reliable, and economically attractive solution for offgrid irrigation, livestock water, and community water supply. When compared with alternative power sources including hand pumps, an electrical grid connection, or generator power solar power is the best overall choice in many situations.
It provides theoretical studies of photovoltaics and modeling techniques using equivalent electric circuits. This technical note provides guidance for the design of solar powered water pump systems. This system is designed to pump water only during the day. The dc motor would pump water from the tubewell until water is full in the tank. Vick usdaagricultural research service conservation and production research lab bushland, tx 79012 email.