International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 12 Issue: 10 | Oct 2025
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MPPT BASED SOLAR PV ARRAY WATER PUMPING SYSTEM EMPLOYED TO BLDC MOTOR SOUMYA PM1, Dr. H.N. ASHOKA 2 1M. Tech student, Power System Analysis, Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University BDT Collage of
Engineering, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
2Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University BDT Collage of Engineering,
Davangere, Karnataka, India. ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - This study presents a non-electrical input-based
Photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming a more appealing option for water pumping applications due to rising need for energy. For such systems, brushless DC (BLDC) motors are recommended because to their low maintenance requirements, small design, and great efficiency. However, standalone solar pumps face issues during low sunlight or night hours, leading to interrupted water supply. suggests a BLDC motor drive-based gridinterfaced solar PV system that is backed by a power factorcorrected boost converter to enable smooth power sharing between the grid and PV [4].
method of tracking maximum power points (MPPT) in a solar-powered water pumping mechanism that uses a Brushless DC (BLDC) motor. The main goal is to design an MPPT method that is independent of step size, specifically for water pumping applications. A DC–DC boost converter, regulated by MPPT, is used to draw the maximum available power from the solar photovoltaic (SPV) array while also ensuring a smooth start for the BLDC motor. The BLDC motor is to be examined by the curves of rotor speed, stator current, electromagnetic torque, and back EMF with respect to time. The efficiency of the BLDC motor-driven pumping system is assessed under various solar irradiation circumstances, and its overall performance is examined and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink.
The system ensures continuous water delivery, improved power quality, and reliable motor operation under varying solar conditions. Although standalone photovoltaic (PV) systems are inexpensive, particularly when battery-free, they must function well to optimize energy use. To make sure the PV array runs at its highest power point, MPPT approaches are used, such as the Perturb Observe (P&O) algorithm [5]. PV-based pumping system with an induction motor drive and vector control to achieve efficient operation under varying solar irradiance [5]. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed control method maintains stable motor performance and consistent water discharge.
Key Words: Maximum power point tracking (MPPT), Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Solar Photovoltaic Array (SPV), Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) ,MATLAB/Simulink etc.
1.INTRODUCTION Energy extraction under temperature, irradiance fluctuations is optimized utilizing methods from Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). Oscillations at the MPPT and dependency on preset step sizes are two drawbacks of traditional MPPT systems, such as Incremental Conductance (INC) and Perturb and Observe (P&O), which reduce overall efficiency. An MPPT technique based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for solar-powered water pumping applications using Brushless DC (BLDC) motor drives [1]. Among irrigation methods, micro-irrigation is highly efficient, reducing water wastage compared to traditional flood irrigation. designing solar-powered water pumping systems for a 14.7-hectare grape farm. It evaluates three system configurations: without storage, with battery storage, and with water tank storage [2]. Solar energy provides a sustainable alternative for powering irrigation pumps, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering operational expenses. Which focuses on developing a solarpowered water pumping system with an automatic switching mechanism [3].
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The two MPPT algorithms that are most commonly used when taking the water pumping system into account are incremental conductance (INC) and perturb and observe (P&O). However, in a standalone SPVWPS, the MPPT method's step size is a crucial component that governs control attributes [6]. In order to circumvent the detrimental impact of step size, the ANN-based MPPT technique is chosen. Using solar photovoltaic (PV) energy for pumping is a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to diesel or grid-powered pumps [7]. A model of a solarpowered centrifugal pump system driven by a BLDC motor, designed and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. The model helps analysed system performance and optimize design parameters for efficient water pumping under different conditions. The design and simulation of a solar-powered pumping system using a single-phase induction motor, DC-
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