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PV water pumping systems based on standard frequency converters
Author(s) -
Alonso Abella M.,
Lorenzo E.,
Chenlo F.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
progress in photovoltaics: research and applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.286
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1099-159X
pISSN - 1062-7995
DOI - 10.1002/pip.475
Subject(s) - converters , photovoltaic system , centrifugal pump , range (aeronautics) , asynchronous communication , generator (circuit theory) , power (physics) , engineering , electrical engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , voltage , telecommunications , physics , quantum mechanics , aerospace engineering , impeller
Standard frequency converters (FCs) are evaluated in this work as a universal solution for photovoltaic (PV) water pumping systems. FCs can be connected directly to a PV generator to power centrifugal submersible pumps driven by three‐phase asynchronous induction motors. In comparison with dedicated products, the use of standard FCs and centrifugal motopumps encompasses several advantages: power range, broad range of products and technological independence. This paper describes the main rules to implement standard FCs in PV pumping systems, and presents a model to estimate its performance from standard pumps manufacturers' data. The experimental validation of the model is also presented. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.