An Efficient and Low-Cost Single-Stage PV Pumping System: Experimental Investigation Based on Standard Frequency Converter
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This study presents a comparative investigation of the performance characteristics of both manual and proposed control of a standard frequency converter. A simple and accurate control stage is added to the system, based on sensing Photovoltaic voltage output. System performances are analysed from the energy intake. Advantages and drawbacks of the proposed control are enumerated. Experimental results are shown using a laboratory test bed composed of a 2.5-kWp, 2.5-HP centrifugal pump and a tank of 0.5-m3 capacity. It presents a good agreement with the numerical simulation and theoretical explanation.
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