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PV-Fed Single-Phase Induction Motor for Irrigation Application

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This research paper examines the feasibility of using solar energy as an alternative power source for a water pump motor in rural areas that have limited access to electricity and conventional fuels. The proposed system comprises solar cells or photovoltaic (PV) modules, a boost converter, a single-phase inverter, and an electric motor connected to a pump. The problems associated with the primary source of energy, i.e., solar radiation, are changing dynamics, nonlinearities, and uncertainties due to the occurrence of daily or seasonal variations. To manage these, the proposed research employs advanced control strategies and industrial electronics in the system. The technique of maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is implemented in order to optimize the system's efficiency. The simulation environment used to study the proposed system is designed via MATLAB/Simulink 2022a software. The experimental study suggests that the system has the potential to conserve energy and offer an effective irrigation solution in rural areas.

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This work is supported by the Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicle and Related Technologies, Electrical Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Delhi.

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    Dawda Bojang, Eleyde Nhantumbo, Monika Verma & Ashish Kulkarni

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Bojang, D., Nhantumbo, E., Verma, M. et al. PV-Fed Single-Phase Induction Motor for Irrigation Application. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. B 105, 335–342 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40031-023-00975-z

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