Solar photovoltaic water pumping—opportunities and challenges

Meah, Kala; Ula, Sadrul; Barrett, Steven F.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2006.10.020

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“…Normally, the motor and pump are built-in together for submersible and floating systems. In the surface system, it is possible to select the pump and motor separately and evaluate their performance [12].…”

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Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System as an Alternative to Grid Network in Oman

Al‐Badi¹,

Yousef²

2024

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Abstract. The agriculture areas in Oman is scattered, thus providing electric power from the grid will be costly. Oman is blessed with high level of solar radiations with a yearly average of 5 kWh/m 2 /day in most locations. Thus, using photovoltaic as an alternative power source for water pumping is considered one of the promising solutions since the cost of the photovoltaic (PV) module drops dramatically in recent years. The proposed system consists of PV, inverter, AC motor, centrifugal pump and storage tank. This paper presents system design and compares the costeffectiveness and the Present Value Cost (PVC) for the economic evaluation of power supply for pumping systems in remote areas using two different energy supply systems, namely, photovoltaic systems and grid network. A case study in northern part of Oman is selected to analyze the two pumping systems, which are designed to supply water for irrigation and drinking.

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Section: ) the Pump Motormentioning

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Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System as an Alternative to Grid Network in Oman

Al‐Badi¹,

Yousef²

2024

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“…Among other challenges to AT water systems, pumps frequently fail (Short, 2003) and the availability of spare parts is low. Simple parts, which could be printed, like taps that are a leading failure mode (Meah, Ula, & Barrett, 2008). Tools and parts could be produced, or existing tools could be customized for greater productivity (Rogan & O'neill, 1993;Roman & Holtslag, 1995), including lightweight wrenches; low force mating gears; hinges; clamps with gearing systems; low force buckles and snaps for easy assembly/dis-assembly of mating parts; and pulleys.…”

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3-D Printing of Open Source Appropriate Technologies for Self-Directed Sustainable Development

Pearce¹,

Blair²,

Laciak³

et al. 2010

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The technological evolution of the 3-D printer, widespread internet access and inexpensive computing has made a new means of open design capable of accelerating self-directed sustainable development. This study critically examines how open source 3-D printers, such as the RepRap and Fab@home, enable the use of designs in the public domain to fabricate open source appropriate technology (OSAT), which are easily and economically made from readily available resources by local communities to meet their needs. The current capabilities of open source 3-D printers is reviewed and a new classification scheme is proposed for OSATs that are technically feasible and economically viable for production. Then, a methodology for quantifying the properties of printed parts and a research trajectory is outlined to extend the existing technology to provide complete village-level fabrication of OSATs. Finally, conclusions are drawn on the potential for open source 3-D printers to assist in driving sustainable development.

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“…Pande et al (2003) designed and developed a Solar Photovoltaic operated (PV) pump drip irrigation system for growing orchards in arid region considering different design parameters like pump size, water requirements, the diurnal variation in the pressure of the pump due to change in irradiance and pressure compensation in the drippers. Meah et al (2008) discussed some policies to make solar photovoltaic water pumping (SPVWP) system an appropriate technology for the respective application region as it has proved its aspects technically, economically, and environmentally in developed countries. Short et al (2003) investigated some of the issues involved in solar water pumping projects, described the positive and negative effects that they can have on the community and proposed an entirely new type of pump, considering the steps that could be taken to ensure future sustainability.…”

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Photovoltaic Systems and Applications

Akarslan¹

2012

Modeling and Optimization of Renewable Energy Systems

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Solar photovoltaic water pumping—opportunities and challenges

Cited by 112 publications

References 10 publications

Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System as an Alternative to Grid Network in Oman

Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System as an Alternative to Grid Network in Oman

3-D Printing of Open Source Appropriate Technologies for Self-Directed Sustainable Development

Photovoltaic Systems and Applications

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