Effect of cloud transits in a stand-alone solar photovoltaic water pumping system.

Authors

  • J.S. Artal-Sevil Author
  • T. Vazquez-Pulido Author
  • S. Bea-Alvarez Author
  • R. Dufo-López Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj21.449

Keywords:

Stand-alone solar photovoltaic system, Cloud transit, water pumping system, MPPT Control Algorithm, Efficiency, Energy harvesting, Irrigation, Performance and feasibility analysis, Direct water pumping

Abstract

This paper discusses the effects of cloud transit on a stand-alone direct solar photovoltaic water pumping system for irrigation and farms. In this way, its impact is studied, applying a possible classification based on its incidence and effects on the system. For this, the information provided by the data loggers of different photovoltaic installations has been analyzed and in turn compared with the data obtained in the reference installation. In addition, the Matlab-Simulink simulation model used is described. Different simulations have been developed to verify the basic characteristics of the proposed system. In this way, it is possible to check the advantages and drawbacks of the direct water pumping in irrigation applications. At the same time, the system parameters can be easily modified to meet the requirements of different water flow capacities. Also, the water hammer effect and the cavitation phenomenon in the water pump are described. Finally, the simulation results obtained as well as their conclusions are presented.

Author Biographies

  • J.S. Artal-Sevil

    Department of Electrical Engineering.

    University Technical School of Engineering and Architecture.

    University of Zaragoza. 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.

     

  • T. Vazquez-Pulido

    Bombeatec. Research and Development Center.

    Avda. Anselmo Clavé Nº 37-45 Local, 50004 Zaragoza, Spain.

     

  • S. Bea-Alvarez

    Bombeatec. Research and Development Center.

    Avda. Anselmo Clavé Nº 37-45 Local, 50004 Zaragoza, Spain.

     

  • R. Dufo-López

    Department of Electrical Engineering.

    University Technical School of Engineering and Architecture.

    University of Zaragoza. 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.

     

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Published

2024-01-08

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