High Performance AC Drive for Solar Pumps

PRESENTED BY
P.K.MANI (MTS516), AP/EEE/VTMT Dr.R.SIVAKUMAR, AP/EEE/VTMT

Veltech Multi Tech Dr.Rangarajan and Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College AVADI CHENNAI -62.

R&D MEETING 28.07.2013

OBJECTIVE

Application of solar energy for pumping in remote rural area is presented. The power converter is a high performance AC drive, which supplies a 3-phase induction motor driving the mono block pump. Key issues related to reliable and efficient tapping of solar energy by Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) and optimizing motor performance through energy efficient mode of operation .

 Intelligent Power Module (IPM) is used as the power switching element which offers higher reliability and requires lesser interface circuitry compared to other power switching devices. The real time control algorithm is based on Space Vector PWM, realized using high speed digital controller based on TMS320F206 Digital Signal Processor (DSP).

Advantages of proposed system

MPPT and energy efficient mode for induction motor ensures maximum utility for the solar installation. The motor and pump are specially designed for high efficiency. The scheme can be utilized in remote area where electricity is not available for water pumping.

Block diagram-SPV operated water pump and UPS system

AC drive control circuit

MPPT Algorithm

Solar module

WORK TO BE PLANNED
Sl No
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Activity Block
To develop hardware modules Software implementation Using DSP Experimental set-up

Time Required (In months)

12 Months

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3

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BUDGET ESTIMATE
A.

Non-Recurring (e.g. equipment, accessories, etc.) ITEM Year 1 Year 2

SL NO 1

HARDWARE ACCESSORIES

Rs 3,00,000

Rs 3,00,000 TOTAL (A) =Rs 6, 00,000/=

SL NO 1 2 3 4

Recurring Details Manpower Consumables Contingency Travel

Year 1 2,40,000 25,000 12,000 10,000

Year 2 2,40,000 25,000 12,000 10,000

Total 4,80,000 50,000 24,000 20,000 Total (B) =Rs 5, 74,000/=

Grand Total of Budget

(A+ B) __Rs__11, 74,000_/=___

REFERENCES

High Performance AC Drive for Solar pumps

Renji V.Chacko, B.Sreekumari, K.A.Fathima, Member, IEEE, Z.V.Lakaparampil, Member, IEEE.Power Electronics Group,Electronics Research and Development Centre of India, Thiruvananthapuram

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