Design and Simulation of a DC-Powered Solar-Based Water Pumping System
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2025-06-10
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IEEE
Abstract
This paper presents the design and simulation of a DC-powered solar-based water pumping system using MATLAB/Simulink. The system integrates a photovoltaic (PV) section, a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm, and a Permanent Magnet Direct Current (PMDC) motor operating a centrifugal pump. The objective is to enhance irrigation efficiency in rural and remote areas. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed system with an overall efficiency of nearly 74.70%. The MPPT algorithm achieves an average efficiency of 85%, while the motor and pump operate at ideal and maximum efficiencies of 99% and 88.78%, respectively. These findings validate the system’s capability to maintain high efficiency and reliable operation under varying solar conditions, highlighting its potential as a sustainable solution for off-grid water management and agricultural productivity in developing regions.
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This is a personal research.
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Maximum power point trackers, Photovoltaic systems, Irrigation, Simulation, Digital signal processors, Signal processing algorithms, Motors, Mathematical models, Water pumps, MATLAB
Citation
M. R. U. Mollah, M. H. A. H. Kabbyo, M. A. R. Rokon, M. S. R. Roky, M. M. Rahman, and M. H. Bhuyan, “Design and Simulation of a DC-Powered Solar-Based Water Pumping System,” Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (ICCIT), Long Beach Hotel, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, 20-22 December 2024, pp. 1803-1808. Published on 10 June 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCIT64611.2024.11022426.