Solar Thermal Water Pumps: A Preliminary Analysis of the Working Process

Mahkamov, Khamid; Orda, E. P.

doi:10.1115/1.1767191

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“…The solar thermal water pumps are low cost and low maintenance devices with a pumping capacity of 0.2 -1 m 3 /hour at a dynamic head of 1.5 -5 m [18].…”

Section: Solar Thermal Pumping Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Bandaru et al [25] developed a mathematic model to simulate the solar-thermal energy conversion and consequent change in the properties of working fluid in an unconventional solar thermal water pump with flat plate collector. Likewise, Mahkamov and Orda [18] developed a simplified mathematical model for the simulation of the working process of solar thermal water pumps. The results of the analysis showed that the performance of the solar water pump is mainly determined by the performance of the steam part of the combined air-steam cycle.…”

Section: Solar Thermal Pumping Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

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A Review on Renewable Energy Systems for Irrigation in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Isaías¹,

Cuamba²,

Leão³

2019

JPEE

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The lack of water in arid and semi-arid regions has often limited agricultural production. Indeed, even where water is available for irrigation, the lack of electricity, as well as the high costs of diesel, has created constraints on small farmers. The purpose of this research is to review the renewable energy potential available in arid and semi-arid zones that can be used for irrigation as a substitute for fossil fuels. In this review, the solar thermal irrigation, solar photovoltaic (PV) irrigation, wind pumping and biomass pumping are discussed. The comparison of different hybrid pumping systems and analyses of renewable sources irrigation assessment in arid and semi-arid regions of Mozambique also are discussed. The results of this study showed that there are still certain technological limitations regarding the use of solar thermal energy for irrigation. As far as wind power is concerned, the analysis of the pumping water life cycle cost showed that the wind power water pumping system is more economical and viable compared to the diesel based system. However, the study concluded that photovoltaic solar energy has been shown to be more viable for pumping water for irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions.

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“…The solar thermal water pumps are low cost and low maintenance devices with a pumping capacity of 0.2 -1 m 3 /hour at a dynamic head of 1.5 -5 m [18].…”

Section: Solar Thermal Pumping Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Solar Thermal Pumping Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Renewable Energy Systems for Irrigation in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

Isaías¹,

Cuamba²,

Leão³

2019

JPEE

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“…The Fluidyne pump is an example of such a system where air is heated and cooled and causes a U-shape liquid column to oscillate and thus cause lifting and suction. In the laboratory, the Fluidyne systems have been able to provide up to 3 kW of power at a temperature difference of 95 °C and pressure of 160kPa and giving 2 m 3 /h pump capacity [62]. Fig.…”

Section: Solar Thermal Irrigation Technology Reviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mahkamov and Orda [62] performed a preliminary analysis of the working process of solar thermal water pumps designed similar to a free-piston Stirling Engine. The system uses a fluid piston that claims to overcome issues of instability that were faced by conventional fluid piston pumps by including a new diaphragm setting and reducing the dead space in the hot cylinder, cold cylinder and regenerator.…”

Section: Unconventional Solar Thermal Technologiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review of sustainable solar irrigation systems for Sub-Saharan Africa

Wazed

Hughes

O’Connor

et al. 2018

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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This investigation focused on the research undertaken on solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technologies for pumping water generally for irrigation of remote rural farms specifically considering the Sub-Saharan African region. Solar PV systems have been researched extensively for irrigation purposes due to the rise in Oil prices and the upscaling in commercialisation of PV technology. Based on the literature the most effective PV system is presented for the irrigation of a small scare remote rural farm with respect to the cost, pumping capacity and system efficiency. Similarly, solar thermal systems are reviewed and the most effective system described. Unlike PV technology, solar thermal technology for water pumping is lacking especially in small scale operations. However, with the possibility of local production, low investment cost, easy maintenance and lower carbon footprint, solar thermal water pumping technologies may be able to overcome the shortcomings of the PV technology that has stopped widespread use of the technology for irrigation applications. Taking into consideration recent developments in concentrated solar technologies using the Stirling engine, novel solar thermal water pumping systems may be developed. This review also highlighted the different methodologies such as modelling, used to investigate and optimise the performance of solar powered systems.

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“…Mahkamov and Orda [ 15 ] used a mathematical model to numerically simulate the internal process and evaluate how well a solar thermal-based water pumping system performed. The outcome demonstrates that the steam proportion of the combined air-steam cycle significantly impacts the system's performance.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%