Modelling the Photovoltaic Pump Output Using Empirical Data from Local Conditions in the Vhembe District
The mathematical analysis on radiation obtained and
the development of the solar photovoltaic (PV) array groundwater
pumping is needed in the rural areas of Thohoyandou for sizing and
power performance subject to the climate conditions within the area.
A simple methodology approach is developed for the directed
coupled solar, controller and submersible ground water pump system.
The system consists of a PV array, pump controller and submerged
pump, battery backup and charger controller. For this reason, the
theoretical solar radiation is obtained for optimal predictions and
system performance in order to achieve different design and
operating parameters. Here the examination of the PV schematic
module in a Direct Current (DC) application is used for obtainable
maximum solar power energy for water pumping. In this paper, a
simple efficient photovoltaic water pumping system is presented with
its theoretical studies and mathematical modeling of photovoltaics
(PV) system.
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micro hydro in Southern Africa,” HIDROENERGIA, 2012.
[3] S. Ray, “Mathematical Modelling Of Photovoltaic System And Study Of
Various Characteristics By This Model,” International Journal of
Electrical Engineering Research & Applications (IJEERA), Vol. 1 Issue
3, 2013.
[4] A. Z. Sahin and S. Rehman, “Economical Feasibility of Utilizing
Photovoltaics for Water Pumping in Saudi Arabia,” Hindawi Publishing
Corporation, International Journal of Photoenergy, Volume 2012,
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[5] S. S. Ndwakhulu, “An evaluation of the performance of the Department
of Agriculture in Limpopo Province in improving the livelihood of
smallholder farmers during the period 1994-2004, with special reference
to the Vhembe District,” University of Stellenbosch, South Africa,
Master’s Thesis, 2007.
[6] M. A. Thompson, “Reverse-Osmosis Desalination of Seawater Powered
by Photovoltaics without Batteries,” Loughborough University, USA,
Doctoral Thesis, 2003.
[7] J.A. Duffie and W.A. Beckman, “Solar engineering of thermal
processes,” New York John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1991.
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Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA, 1976.
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U.K., 1994.
[10] F. Kreithand J.F.Kreider, “Principles of solar engineering,” McGraw-
Hill, New York, 1978.
[11] Bakelli et al., “Optimal sizing of photovoltaic pumping system with
water tank storage using LPSP concept,” 2010 Elsevier Ltd., Solar
Energy 85 (2011) 288–294.
[12] H. E. Gad and S. M. El-Gayar, “Performance Prediction Of A Proposed
Photovoltaic Water Pumping System At South Sinai, Egypt Climate
Conditions,” Thirteenth International Water Technology Conference,
IWTC13 2009, Hurghada, Egypt.
[13] M. Collares-Pereira and A.Rabl, “The average distribution of solar
radiation correlations between diffuse and hemispherical and between
daily and hourly insulation values,” Solar Energy, 1979, 22(2):155–164.
[14] E. Sediadi, “Simple calculation of photovoltaic/pv solar electricity
product in buildings: Case study,” Jakarta Office Buildings, Senvar, 5-
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 10th –
12th December 2004.
[15] A.Q. Jakhraniet al., “Assessment of Solar and Wind Energy Resources
at Five Typical Locations in Sarawak,” Journal of Energy &
Environment, Vol .4 (2012), No.1, 1-6.
[16] M. Saïdou et al., “Photovoltaic Water Pumping System in Niger,”
InTech 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/54790.
[17] C. Protogeropuloset al., “Sizing and techno-economical optimization for
the hybrid solar photovoltaic/wind power systems with battery storage,”
1997.
[18] M. Merlini, “Implementation and validation of a design model for
photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVPS),” Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH), Sweden, Master’s Thesis, 2012.
[19] C. Protogeropoulos and N. Tselikis, Technical Evaluation of A Low-
Cost, Low-Power Photovoltaic Water Pumping System and Comparison
Assessment with a Typical Marketed PV Pump,” 14th EC Photovoltaic
Solar Energy Conference Barcelona, Spain 30, 1997.
[20] T. Khatib, “Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems at
Minimum Cost for Palestine: - A Review,” Journal of Applied Sciences
(10) 22, 2773 – 2784, 2010.
[21] M. Abu-Aligah, “Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System and
Compare it with Diesel Powered Pump Jordan,” Journal of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering, ISSN 1995-6665, Volume 5, Number 3,
Pages 273 – 280. June 2011.
[1] UNEP, “Water Policy and Strategy” (viewed on
www.unep.org/dpdl/water/, August 2005).
[2] W. Jonker-Klunne, “Current status and future developments of small and
micro hydro in Southern Africa,” HIDROENERGIA, 2012.
[3] S. Ray, “Mathematical Modelling Of Photovoltaic System And Study Of
Various Characteristics By This Model,” International Journal of
Electrical Engineering Research & Applications (IJEERA), Vol. 1 Issue
3, 2013.
[4] A. Z. Sahin and S. Rehman, “Economical Feasibility of Utilizing
Photovoltaics for Water Pumping in Saudi Arabia,” Hindawi Publishing
Corporation, International Journal of Photoenergy, Volume 2012,
Article ID 542416, DOI:10.1155/2012/542416.
[5] S. S. Ndwakhulu, “An evaluation of the performance of the Department
of Agriculture in Limpopo Province in improving the livelihood of
smallholder farmers during the period 1994-2004, with special reference
to the Vhembe District,” University of Stellenbosch, South Africa,
Master’s Thesis, 2007.
[6] M. A. Thompson, “Reverse-Osmosis Desalination of Seawater Powered
by Photovoltaics without Batteries,” Loughborough University, USA,
Doctoral Thesis, 2003.
[7] J.A. Duffie and W.A. Beckman, “Solar engineering of thermal
processes,” New York John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1991.
[8] A. Meinel and M. Mainel, “Applied Solar Energy - An Introduction,”
Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA, 1976.
[9] Markvart T., Ed., “Solar Electricity”, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester,
U.K., 1994.
[10] F. Kreithand J.F.Kreider, “Principles of solar engineering,” McGraw-
Hill, New York, 1978.
[11] Bakelli et al., “Optimal sizing of photovoltaic pumping system with
water tank storage using LPSP concept,” 2010 Elsevier Ltd., Solar
Energy 85 (2011) 288–294.
[12] H. E. Gad and S. M. El-Gayar, “Performance Prediction Of A Proposed
Photovoltaic Water Pumping System At South Sinai, Egypt Climate
Conditions,” Thirteenth International Water Technology Conference,
IWTC13 2009, Hurghada, Egypt.
[13] M. Collares-Pereira and A.Rabl, “The average distribution of solar
radiation correlations between diffuse and hemispherical and between
daily and hourly insulation values,” Solar Energy, 1979, 22(2):155–164.
[14] E. Sediadi, “Simple calculation of photovoltaic/pv solar electricity
product in buildings: Case study,” Jakarta Office Buildings, Senvar, 5-
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 10th –
12th December 2004.
[15] A.Q. Jakhraniet al., “Assessment of Solar and Wind Energy Resources
at Five Typical Locations in Sarawak,” Journal of Energy &
Environment, Vol .4 (2012), No.1, 1-6.
[16] M. Saïdou et al., “Photovoltaic Water Pumping System in Niger,”
InTech 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/54790.
[17] C. Protogeropuloset al., “Sizing and techno-economical optimization for
the hybrid solar photovoltaic/wind power systems with battery storage,”
1997.
[18] M. Merlini, “Implementation and validation of a design model for
photovoltaic water pumping systems (PVPS),” Royal Institute of
Technology (KTH), Sweden, Master’s Thesis, 2012.
[19] C. Protogeropoulos and N. Tselikis, Technical Evaluation of A Low-
Cost, Low-Power Photovoltaic Water Pumping System and Comparison
Assessment with a Typical Marketed PV Pump,” 14th EC Photovoltaic
Solar Energy Conference Barcelona, Spain 30, 1997.
[20] T. Khatib, “Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems at
Minimum Cost for Palestine: - A Review,” Journal of Applied Sciences
(10) 22, 2773 – 2784, 2010.
[21] M. Abu-Aligah, “Design of Photovoltaic Water Pumping System and
Compare it with Diesel Powered Pump Jordan,” Journal of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering, ISSN 1995-6665, Volume 5, Number 3,
Pages 273 – 280. June 2011.
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pumping is needed in the rural areas of Thohoyandou for sizing and
power performance subject to the climate conditions within the area.
A simple methodology approach is developed for the directed
coupled solar, controller and submersible ground water pump system.
The system consists of a PV array, pump controller and submerged
pump, battery backup and charger controller. For this reason, the
theoretical solar radiation is obtained for optimal predictions and
system performance in order to achieve different design and
operating parameters. Here the examination of the PV schematic
module in a Direct Current (DC) application is used for obtainable
maximum solar power energy for water pumping. In this paper, a
simple efficient photovoltaic water pumping system is presented with
its theoretical studies and mathematical modeling of photovoltaics
(PV) system.
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