Design and Simulation of a DC-Powered Solar-Based Water Pumping System
This paper presents the design and simulation of a DC-powered solar-based water pumping system using MATLAB/Simulink. The system integrates a photovoltaic (PV) section, a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm, and a Permanent Magnet Direct Current (PMDC) motor operating a centrifugal pump. The objective is to enhance irrigation efficiency in rural and remote areas. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed system with an overall efficiency of nearly 74.70%. The MPPT algorithm achieves an average efficiency of 85%, while the motor and pump operate at ideal and maximum efficiencies of 99% and 88.78%, respectively. These findings validate the system’s capability to maintain high efficiency and reliable operation under varying solar conditions, highlighting its potential as a sustainable solution for off-grid water management and agricultural productivity in developing regions.
Authors
- Md. Tusher Mollah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8678-8908)
- Muhibul Haque Bhuyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9255-6708)
- Md. Mushfiqur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3010-1198)
- Md. Habib A Hasan
- Md. Sakilur Rahman Roky
- Md. Abu Rubayat Rokon
Institutions
- American International University-Bangladesh (BD)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/iccit64611.2024.11022426
- Primary Topic
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Type
- article
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