Article
Abdelwahab63.pdf
3rd International Conference on Energy Systems and Technologies 16 – 19 Feb. 2015, Cairo, Egypt
(2014)
Abstract
In this paper, a PV array is used for water pumping purposes at remote or abandoned
locations. Egypt is a developing country and largely depends on cultivation that
won’t be possible without water availability. This paper presents the performances of
a PV pumping system based on an induction motor under variable solar irradiations
and ambient temperatures. The Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) based on
Perturb and Observe (P&O) algorithm for the purpose of improving efficiency of the
system is connected to the system. The main objective of this work is water pumping
system, employing an induction motor pump, capable of supplying a daily average
of 55 m3/ hr at 20-m head has been developed. The system was installed on at
western desert area in Egypt. The results presents a MATLAB/SIMULINK based
modeling and simulation scheme suitable for studying the PV array under variable
solar irradiations and ambient temperatures. The proposed model is very useful for
PV engineers and experts who require a simple, fast and accurate PV simulator to
design their systems.
Keywords
- Stand-alone PV systems,
- Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT),
- Perturb and Observe (P&O),
- Boost DC/DC converter,
- DC/AC inverter,
- water pumping.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring October 13, 2014
Citation Information
Dr. Adel A. Elbaset. "Abdelwahab63.pdf" 3rd International Conference on Energy Systems and Technologies 16 – 19 Feb. 2015, Cairo, Egypt (2014) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dr_adel72/76/