Abstract

This paper proposes a reliable and an efficient PV (Photovoltaic) powered water pump using a modified SEPIC converter with high static gain. The modified SEPIC converter has low switch voltage stress with high efficiency. It provides almost twice the static gain as compared to conventional boost converter and provides relatively large area for execution of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller. The switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive speed is controlled by using pulse width modulation (PWM) of a mid-point converter using only one voltage sensor. It supports to reduce the size of DC link capacitor and provides soft starting to drive via regulating the DC bus voltage. The operation of modified SEPIC converter in continuous inductor current mode (CICM) minimizes the stress on its devices and improves its conversion performance. An improved P&O (Perturb and observe) MPPT technique is used in proposed system. This MPPT controller has an additional advantage of regulating the flow rate of water pumping by adjusting the duty cycle of proposed DC-to-DC converter. The design procedure of system is described and a test bed is developed to verify its aptness under changing climate situations.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.