{"title":"Optimal Operation of a Photovoltaic Induction Motor Drive Water Pumping System","authors":"Nelson K. Lujara","volume":112,"journal":"International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering","pagesStart":526,"pagesEnd":531,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/10004260","abstract":"
The performance characteristics of a photovoltaic induction motor drive water pumping system with and without maximum power tracker is analyzed and presented. The analysis is done through determination and assessment of critical loss components in the system using computer aided design (CAD) tools for optimal operation of the system. The results can be used to formulate a well-calibrated computer aided design package of photovoltaic water pumping systems based on the induction motor drive. The results allow the design engineer to pre-determine the flow rate and efficiency of the system to suit particular application.<\/p>\r\n","references":"[1]\tThe World Directory of Renewable Energy, Suppliers and Services 1995, James & James Science Publishers Ltd. 110-156.\r\n[2]\tHsiao, Y. R, Blevens, B.A. Direct Coupling of photovoltaic power source to water Pumping System \u201cSolar Energy, Vol.32, 1984, pp 489-498.\r\n[3]\t\tN.K. Lujara, \"Computer Aided Modelling of Systems for Solar Powered Water Pumping by Photovoltaic\" D.Ing thesis, Rand Afrikaans, University, March 1999, Ch 1, 1-20, Ch 2, 21-62.\r\n[4]\tN.K. Lujara, \u201cLoss Characteristics of Permanent Magnet DC Motor Drive Water Pumping Systems\u201d Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), Vol.5 No. 2, November 2014, pp 79-88.\r\n[5]\tJ.D. van Wyk, \u201cElectronic Control of Electromechanical Energy Conversion in Electrical Machines \u201cPh.D. thesis, Technical University of Eindhoven, August 1969, 56-58.\r\n[6]\tJ.M.D Murphy, V.B. Hosinger, \u201cEfficiency Optimization of Inverter-Fed Induction Motor Drives\u201d Conf. Record IEEE-IAS 1982 Annual meeting, 544-552.\r\n[7]\tNelson K. Lujara, \u201cThree phase PWM Inverter for Low Rating Energy Efficient Systems\u201d International Journal of Electrical, Computer, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Vol. 9 No. 4, 2015, pp 400-406.","publisher":"World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology","index":"Open Science Index 112, 2016"}