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Solar-Powered Irrigation System Design

This document describes a project submitted for a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree. It outlines the design and development of a solar-operated irrigation system by four students under the supervision of Prof. Vaishali S Kumbhar. The system aims to provide irrigation in remote areas without electricity by using solar energy to power water pumps. It includes certificates of approval, declarations of original work, an abstract describing the scope of solar irrigation in India, and contents listing the chapters which will cover the introduction, literature review, problem statement, methodology, components, and calculations.

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Solar-Powered Irrigation System Design

This document describes a project submitted for a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree. It outlines the design and development of a solar-operated irrigation system by four students under the supervision of Prof. Vaishali S Kumbhar. The system aims to provide irrigation in remote areas without electricity by using solar energy to power water pumps. It includes certificates of approval, declarations of original work, an abstract describing the scope of solar irrigation in India, and contents listing the chapters which will cover the introduction, literature review, problem statement, methodology, components, and calculations.

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DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SOLAR

OPERATED IRRIGATION SYSTEM


Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements
Of the degree of
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
By

Suyash Ranjit Mhatre


MEB706
Prajyot Chandrashekar Shinde
MEB746
Anay Ashwin Moharil
MEB708
Sheryash Shelar
MEB743
Supervisor (s)
Prof. Vaishali S Kumbhar

Department of Mechanical Engineering


Pillai College of Engineering
University of Mumbai
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2022-23

Certificate

This is to certify that the project entitled “SOLAR OPERATED IRRIGATION SYSTEM”
is a bonafide work of “Suyash Mhatre (706), Prajyot Shinde (746), Anay Moharil (708)
and Sheryash Shelar (743)” submitted to the University of Mumbai in partial fulfilment of
the requirement for the award of the degree of “Bachelor” in “Mechanical Engineering”.

Prof. Vaishali S Kumbhar


Guide

Dr. Dhanraj Tambuskar Dr. Sandeep Joshi


Head of Department Principal

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Approval

This project report entitled DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SOLAR OPERATED


IRRIGATION SYSTEM by (Author Name) is approved for the degree of ___________
(Degree details). u

Examiners

1.---------------------------------------------

2.---------------------------------------------

Date:

Place:

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Declaration

I declare that this written submission represents my ideas in my own words and where others'

ideas or words have been included, I have adequately cited and referenced the original

sources. I also declare that I have adhered to all principles of academic honesty and integrity

and have not misrepresented or fabricated or falsified any idea/data/fact/source in my

submission. I understand that any violation of the above will be cause for disciplinary action

by the Institute and can also evoke penal action from the sources which have thus not been

properly cited or from whom proper permission has not been taken when needed.

-----------------------------------------

Suyash Ranjit Mhatre

-----------------------------------------
Prajyot Chandrashekar Shinde

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Anay Ashwin Moharil

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Sheryash Shelar

Date:

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Abstract
Nearly sixty percent of Indians work as farmers in the field of agriculture. But due to non-

availability of electricity in remote areas, irrigation becomes difficult even if the land is fertile

as it depends majorly on rainfall only. Solar energy can save not only electricity but also save

Indian farmers (during drought and scanty rainfall) who are otherwise prone to suicide. Solar

water pumping systems can make irrigation possible even in remote areas. The pumps are

available for various types of irrigation, including paddy fields, horticulture farms, gardens,

etc.

“The present scope of solar irrigation system in India is very good because there is support

from nodal agencies in the states like Rajasthan, Bihar, etc. The Ministry of New and

Renewable Energy, government of India, gives 30 per cent subsidy for a five horsepower

solar water pump set”

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Contents

Title Page No.

Contents
Certificate....................................................................................................................................2
Approval.....................................................................................................................................3
Declaration..................................................................................................................................4
Abstract.......................................................................................................................................5
Contents......................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 1.....................................................................................................................................7
Introduction.................................................................................................................................7
1.1 History/Background.....................................................................................................7
1.2 Motivation....................................................................................................................7
1.3 Technical Details..........................................................................................................7
Chapter 2.....................................................................................................................................8
Literature Survey........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3...................................................................................................................................10
Problem statement.....................................................................................................................10
Chapter 4...................................................................................................................................12
Methodology.............................................................................................................................12
Chapter 5...................................................................................................................................13
Components of Solar Operated Irrigation System....................................................................13
Chapter 6……………………………………………………………………………………
21
Calculations…………………………………………………………………………………...21

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 History/Background
Solar energy is the most abundant source of energy in the world. Solar power is not only an

answer to today’s energy crisis but also an environmental friendly form of energy.

Photovoltaic generation is an efficient approach for using the solar energy. Solar panels (an

array of photovoltaic cells) are nowadays extensively used for running street lights, for

powering water heaters and to meet domestic loads. The cost of solar panels has been

constantly decreasing which encourages its usage in various sectors. One of the application of

this technology is used in irrigation systems for farming. Solar powered irrigation system can

be a suitable alternative for farmers in the present state of energy crisis in India. This a green

way for energy production which provides free energy once an initial investment is made.

1.2 Motivation
In this project we propose an automatic irrigation system using solar power which drives

water pumps to pump water from bore well to a tank and the outlet valve of tank is

automatically regulated using controller and moisture sensor to control the flow rate of water

from the tank to the irrigation field which optimizes the use of water.

1.3 Technical Details


Proposed irrigation system mainly consists of two modules- Solar pumping module and
automatic irrigation module. In solar pumping module a solar panel of required specification
is mounted near the pump set.
Then using a control circuit it is used to charge a battery. From the battery using a converter
circuit it gives power to the water pump which is submerged inside the well. Then the water is
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pumped into an overhead tank for storing water temporarily before releasing the water into
the field.

Chapter 2

Literature Survey

● Literature Survey

According to the survey conducted by the Bureau of Electrical Energy in India in 2011 there

are around 18 million agricultural pump sets and around 0.5 million new connections per year

is installed with average capacity 5HP. Total annual consumption in agriculture sector is

131.96 billion KWh (19% of total electricity consumption).As cited in paper solar powered

smart irrigation technique is the future for the farmers and a solution for energy crisis. So for

the proposed solar powered system we are using techniques analyzed in paper [2] and [4] and

modified. Sine PWM technique has been used for inverter operation for minimum harmonics

as given in paper [3] which further increases the efficiency of the system. The rating of the

system was calculated corresponding to the pump specifications referring to paper [5].

● Conclusion

By implementing the proposed system there are various benefits for the government and the

farmers. For the government a solution for energy crisis is proposed. By using the automatic

irrigation system it optimizes the usage of water by reducing wastage and reduce the human

intervention for farmers. The excess energy produced using solar panels can also be given to

the grid with small modifications in the system circuit, which can be a source of the revenue

of the farmer, thus encouraging farming in India and same time giving a solution for energy

crisis. Proposed system is easy to implement and environment friendly solution for irrigating
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fields. The system was found to be successful when implemented for bore holes as they pump

over the whole day. Solar pumps also offer clean solutions with no danger of borehole

contamination. The system requires minimal maintenance and attention as they are self-

starting. To further enhance the daily pumping rates tracking arrays can be implemented. This

system demonstrates the feasibility and application of using solar PV to provide energy for

the pumping requirements for sprinkler irrigation. Even though there is a high capital

investment required for this system to be implemented, the overall benefits are high and in

long run this system is economical.

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Chapter 3

Problem statement

● Identification of Problem

Nearly sixty percent of Indians work as farmers in the field of agriculture. But due to non-

availability of electricity in remote areas, irrigation becomes difficult even if the land is fertile

as it depends majorly on rainfall only. Solar energy can save not only electricity but also save

Indian farmers (during drought and scanty rainfall) who are otherwise prone to suicide. Solar

water pumping systems can make irrigation possible even in remote areas. The pumps are

available for various types of irrigation, including paddy fields, horticulture farms, gardens,

etc.

● Aim

The aim of our project is to create a solar powered irrigation system which will help farmers

to ease their work in farm and help them to get better yield.

● Objective

● Easy to assemble

● Cost effective

● User Friendly

● Low maintenance cost

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Problem Solution

 Solution

For solving the problem we have proposed an idea to develop a solar operated irrigation

system. By using such system there will be no need of electricity for the farmers so then can

work in field without worrying about the electricity and help them in getting proper yield

from the farm.

 Future Implementation

We have also planned to implement automation in the system, so we can program the time of

actuation of pump so it can automatically irrigate the entire field without any need of human

interaction.

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Chapter 4

Methodology

● Plan of Work

How does the problem affect.


Identifying the Solution for the problem.
Problem

Using statistics understanding the scale of problem.


Going through varois research papers.
Research Understanding the requirements and priorities

Identificatons of required machines and instruments.


Designing flow work flow chart and circuit
Doing varoius calculations to understanding required load and
Development diffrent parameters.

Devloping the physical model


Testing for various conditions and environmental conditons
Implementation Making it cost efficient

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Flowchart

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Chapter 5

Components for Solar Operated Irrigation System

1) Solar Panel
2) Submersible Pump
3) Charger Controller
4) Battery
5) Inverter

Solar Panel

What Is A Solar Panel?


Solar energy begins with the sun. Solar panels (also known as "PV panels") are used to
convert light from the sun, which is composed of particles of energy called "photons", into
electricity that can be used to power electrical loads.
Solar panels can be used for a wide variety of applications including remote power systems
for cabins, telecommunications equipment, remote sensing, and of course for the production
of electricity by residential and commercial solar electric systems.
On this page, we will discuss the history, technology, and benefits of solar panels. We will
learn how solar panels work, how they are made, how they create electricity, and where you
can buy solar panels.

A Short History of Solar Panels


Edmond Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect.
The development of solar energy goes back more than 100 years. In the early days, solar
energy was used primarily for the production of steam which could then be used to drive
machinery. But it wasn't until the discovery of the "photovoltaic effect" by Edmond Becquerel
that would allow the conversion of sunlight solar electric energy. Becquerel's discovery then
led to the invention in 1893 by Charles Fritts of the first genuine solar cell which was formed

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by coating sheets of selenium with a thin layer of gold. And from this humble beginning
would arise the device we know today as the solar panel.
Russel Ohl, an American inventor on the payroll of Bell Laboratories, patented the world's
first silicon solar cell in 1941. Ohl's invention led to the production of the first solar panel in
1954 by the same company. Solar panels found their first mainstream use in space satellites.
For most people, the first solar panel in their life was probably embedded in their new
calculator - circa the 1970s!
Today, solar panels and complete solar panel systems are used to power a wide variety of
applications. Yes, solar panels in the form of solar cells are still being used in calculators.
However, they are also being used to provide solar power to entire homes and commercial
buildings, such as Google's headquarters in California.

How Do Solar Panels Work?


Solar Photovoltaic Power System Diagram
Solar panels collect clean renewable energy in the form of sunlight and convert that light into
electricity which can then be used to provide power for electrical loads. Solar panels are
comprised of several individual solar cells which are themselves composed of layers of
silicon, phosphorous (which provides the negative charge), and boron (which provides the
positive charge). Solar panels absorb the photons and in doing so initiate an electric current.
The resulting energy generated from photons striking the surface of the solar panel allows
electrons to be knocked out of their atomic orbits and released into the electric field generated
by the solar cells which then pull these free electrons into a directional current. This entire
process is known as the Photovoltaic Effect. An average home has more than enough roof
area for the necessary number of solar panels to produce enough solar electricrity to supply all
of its power needs excess electricity generated goes onto the main power grid, paying off in
electricity use at night.
In a well-balanced grid-connected configuration, a solar array generates power during the day
that is then used in the home at night. Net metering programs allow solar generator owners to
get paid if their system produces more power than what is needed in the home. In off-grid
solar applications, a battery bank, charge controller, and in most cases, an inverter are
necessary components. The solar array sends direct current (DC) electricity through the
charge controller to the battery bank. The power is then drawn from the battery bank to the
inverter, which converts the DC current into alternating current (AC) that can be used for non-
DC appliances. Assisted by an inverter, solar panel arrays can be sized to meet the most
demanding electrical load requirements. The AC current can be used to power loads in homes
or commercial buildings, recreational vehicles and boats, remote cabins, cottages, or homes,
remote traffic controls, telecommunications equipment, oil and gas flow monitoring, RTU,
SCADA, and much more.

The Benefits of Solar Panels


Using solar panels is a very practical way to produce electricity for many applications. The
obvious would have to be off-grid living. Living off-grid means living in a location that is not
serviced by the main electric utility grid. Remote homes and cabins benefit nicely from solar

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power systems. No longer is it necessary to pay huge fees for the installation of electric utility
poles and cabling from the nearest main grid access point. A solar electric system is
potentially less expensive and can provide power for upwards of three decades if properly
maintained.
Besides the fact that solar panels make it possible to live off-grid, perhaps the greatest benefit
that you would enjoy from the use of solar power is that it is both a clean and a renewable
source of energy. With the advent of global climate change, it has become more important
that we do whatever we can to reduce the pressure on our atmosphere from the emission of
greenhouse gases. Solar panels have no moving parts and require little maintenance. They are
ruggedly built and last for decades when properly maintained.
Last, but not least, of the benefits of solar panels and solar power is that, once a system has
paid for its initial installation costs, the electricity it produces for the remainder of the
system's lifespan, which could be as much as 15-20 years depending on the quality of the
system, is absolutely free! For grid-tie solar power system owners, the benefits begin from the
moment the system comes online, potentially eliminating monthly electric bills or, and this is
the best part, actually earning the system's owner additional income from the electric
company. How? If you use less power than your solar electric system produces, that excess
power can be sold, sometimes at a premium, to your electric utility company!
There are many other applications and benefits of using solar panels to generate your
electricity needs - too many to list here. But as you browse our website, you'll gain a good
general knowledge of just how versatile and convenient solar power can be.

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?


Prices for solar panels has decreased substantially in the last couple of years. This is great
because, combined with the 30$ federal solar Investment Tax Credit and other applicable
incentives, NOW is the best time ever to invest in a solar power system. And, consider this: a
solar power system costs about the same as a mid-sized car!

Submersible Pump

A submersible pump (or electric submersible pump (ESP)) is a device which has a
hermetically sealed motor close-coupled to the pump body. The whole assembly is submerged
in the fluid to be pumped. The main advantage of this type of pump is that it prevents pump
cavitation, a problem associated with a high elevation difference between the pump and the
fluid surface. Submersible pumps push fluid to the surface, rather than jet pumps, which
create a vacuum and rely upon atmospheric pressure. Submersibles use pressurized fluid from

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the surface to drive a hydraulic motor downhole, rather than an electric motor, and are used in
heavy oil applications with heated water as the motive fluid.

Working Principle:
Electric submersible pumps are multistage centrifugal pumps operating in a vertical position.
Liquids, accelerated by the impeller, lose their kinetic energy in the diffuser, where a
conversion of kinetic to pressure energy takes place. This is the main operational mechanism
of radial and mixed flow pumps. In the HSP, the motor is a hydraulic motor rather than an
electrical motor, and may be closed cycle (keeping the power fluid separate from the
produced fluid) or open cycle (mingling the power fluid with the produced fluid downhole,
with surface separation).
The pump shaft is connected to the gas separator or the protector by a mechanical coupling at
the bottom of the pump. Fluids enter the pump through an intake screen and are lifted by the
pump stages. Other parts include the radial bearings (bushings) distributed along the length of
the shaft, providing radial support to the pump shaft. An optional thrust bearing takes up part
of the axial forces arising in the pump, but most of those forces are absorbed by the protector's
thrust bearing.
There are also screw-type submersible pumps, there is a steel screw which is used as a
working element in them. The screw allows the pump to work in water with a high sand
content and other mechanical impurities.

Applications:
Submersible pumps are found in many applications. Single stage pumps are used for drainage,
sewage pumping, general industrial pumping and slurry pumping. They are also popular with
Pond filters. Multiple stage submersible pumps are typically lowered down a borehole, and
most typically used for residential, commercial, municipal and industrial water extraction
(abstraction), water wells and in oil wells.
Other uses for submersible pumps include sewage treatment plants, seawater handling,
firefighting (since it is flame retardant cable), water well and deep well drilling, offshore
drilling rigs, artificial lifts, mine dewatering, and irrigation systems.
Pumps in electrical hazardous locations used for combustible liquids or for water that may be
contaminated with combustible liquids must be designed not to ignite the liquid or vapours.

Charge Controller

A charge controller, charge regulator or battery regulator limits the rate at which electric
current is added to or drawn from electric batteries to protect against electrical overload,
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overcharging, and may protect against overvoltage. This prevents conditions that reduce
battery performance or lifespan and may pose a safety risk. It may also prevent completely
draining ("deep discharging") a battery, or perform controlled discharges, depending on the
battery technology, to protect battery life. The terms "charge controller" or "charge regulator"
may refer to either a stand-alone device, or to control circuitry integrated within a battery
pack, battery-powered device, or battery charger.

Battery

An electric battery is a source of electric power consisting of one or more electrochemical


cells with external connections for powering electrical devices.
When a battery is supplying power, its positive terminal is the cathode and its negative
terminal is the anode. The terminal marked negative is the source of electrons that will flow
through an external electric circuit to the positive terminal. When a battery is connected to an
external electric load, a redox reaction converts high-energy reactants to lower-energy
products, and the free-energy difference is delivered to the external circuit as electrical
energy. Historically the term "battery" specifically referred to a device composed of multiple
cells; however, the usage has evolved to include devices composed of a single cell.
Primary (single-use or "disposable") batteries are used once and discarded, as the electrode
materials are irreversibly changed during discharge; a common example is the alkaline battery
used for flashlights and a multitude of portable electronic devices. Secondary (rechargeable)
batteries can be discharged and recharged multiple times using an applied electric current; the
original composition of the electrodes can be restored by reverse current. Examples include
the lead-acid batteries used in vehicles and lithium-ion batteries used for portable electronics
such as laptops and mobile phones.
Batteries come in many shapes and sizes, from miniature cells used to power hearing aids and
wristwatches to, at the largest extreme, huge battery banks the size of rooms that provide
standby or emergency power for telephone exchanges and computer data centers.
Batteries have much lower specific energy (energy per unit mass) than common fuels such as
gasoline. In automobiles, this is somewhat offset by the higher efficiency of electric motors in
converting electrical energy to mechanical work, compared to combustion engines.

Invention

Benjamin Franklin first used the term "battery" in 1749 when he was doing experiments with
electricity using a set of linked Leyden jar capacitors. Franklin grouped a number of the jars
into what he described as a "battery", using the military term for weapons functioning
together. By multiplying the number of holding vessels, a stronger charge could be stored, and
more power would be available on discharge.
Italian physicist Alessandro Volta built and described the first electrochemical battery, the
voltaic pile, in 1800.This was a stack of copper and zinc plates, separated by brine-soaked
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paper disks that could produce a steady current for a considerable length of time. Volta did
not understand that the voltage was due to chemical reactions. He thought that his cells were
an inexhaustible source of energy, and that the associated corrosion effects at the electrodes
were a mere nuisance, rather than an unavoidable consequence of their operation, as Michael
Faraday showed in 1834.Although early batteries were of great value for experimental
purposes, in practice their voltages fluctuated and they could not provide a large current for a
sustained period. The Daniel cell, invented in 1836 by British chemist John Frederic Daniel,
was the first practical source of electricity, becoming an industry standard and seeing
widespread adoption as a power source for electrical telegraph networks. It consisted of a
copper pot filled with a copper sulphate solution, in which was immersed an unglazed
earthenware container filled with sulphuric acid and a zinc electrode.
These wet cells used liquid electrolytes, which were prone to leakage and spillage if not
handled correctly. Many used glass jars to hold their components, which made them fragile
and potentially dangerous. These characteristics made wet cells unsuitable for portable
appliances. Near the end of the nineteenth century, the invention of dry cell batteries, which
replaced the liquid electrolyte with a paste, made portable electrical devices practical.
Batteries in vacuum tubes historically used a wet cell for the "A" battery (to provide power to
the filament) and a dry cell for the "B" battery (to provide the plate voltage).

Inverter

A power inverter, inverter or invertor is a power electronic device or circuitry that changes
direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).The resulting AC frequency obtained depends
on the particular device employed. Inverters do the opposite of rectifiers which were
originally large electromechanical devices converting AC to DC.
The input voltage, output voltage and frequency, and overall power handling depend on the
design of the specific device or circuitry. The inverter does not produce any power; the power
is provided by the DC source.
A power inverter can be entirely electronic or may be a combination of mechanical effects
(such as a rotary apparatus) and electronic circuitry. Static inverters do not use moving parts
in the conversion process.
Power inverters are primarily used in electrical power applications where high currents and
voltages are present; circuits that perform the same function for electronic signals, which
usually have very low currents and voltages, are called oscillators. Circuits that perform the
opposite function, converting AC to DC, are called rectifiers.

Applications:

Power grid

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Grid-tied inverters are designed to feed into the electric power distribution system.They
transfer synchronously with the line and have as little harmonic content as possible. They also
need a means of detecting the presence of utility power for safety reasons, so as not to
continue to dangerously feed power to the grid during a power outage.
Synchronverters are inverters that are designed to simulate a rotating generator, and can be
used to help stabilize grids. They can be designed to react faster than normal generators to
changes in grid frequency, and can give conventional generators a chance to respond to very
sudden changes in demand or production.
Large inverters, rated at several hundred megawatts, are used to deliver power from high
voltage direct current transmission systems to alternating current distribution systems.

Solar Inverter

Internal view of a solar inverter. Note the many large capacitors (blue cylinders), used to store
energy briefly and improve the output waveform.
A solar inverter is a balance of system (BOS) component of a photovoltaic system and can be
used for both grid-connected and off-grid systems. Solar inverters have special functions
adapted for use with photovoltaic arrays, including maximum power point tracking and anti-
islanding protection. Solar micro-inverters differ from conventional inverters, as an individual
micro-inverter is attached to each solar panel. This can improve the overall efficiency of the
system. The output from several micro-inverters is then combined and often fed to the
electrical grid. In other applications, a conventional inverter can be combined with a battery
bank maintained by a solar charge controller. This combination of components is often
referred to as a solar generator. Solar inverters are also used in spacecraft photovoltaic
system.

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Chapter 6
Calculations

o Area of Irrigation = 1 acre = 1628m2


o Water required = 1628×0.101×1000

⸫ 164428 litres of water required for the complete filed irrigation after interval of days.

For watering farm daily


= 164428÷5
= 32885 litres of water per day.

o Storage tank required for 1 acre farm


= 32885 litres
= 32.885 kl
= 40 kl

o 2HP irrigation pump


Considering the standard form area as 1 acre and the discharge parameters the pump required
for irrigating water from tank to farm will be 2HP.

2HP = 1471 watts


Watts = Amps×Volts
⸫ Amps = Watts/Volts
= 1571/220
= 6.686 AmpH
= 6.686× 8 hrs
= 53.488 Amp for 8 hours of running pump

As efficiency of pump is not 100%


⸫ Capacity required for battery should be more than 54 Amps without discharging the Battery
below 50%
⸫ required battery is 200 Amps.

o 1 HP submersible pump
1 HP = 735.5 watts

Watts = Amps×Volts
⸫ Amps = Watts/Volts
= 735.5/220
= 3.343 AmpH
= 3.343× 8 hrs

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= 26.745 Amp for 8 hours of running pump

Total amps = 26.745 + 53.488


= 80.193
= 81 amps

⸫ The battery required to fulfil all the requirements should be about 200 amps. Capacity
required for battery should be more than 81 watts and it should not be discharged below 50%
to maintain the battery health and long life.

o Charger Specifications:
Charge time required.
200A battery is to be used for both the pumps.
Charging rate 50A

⸫ 200/50 = 4 hrs
⸫ 4 hours are required to charge battery.

Considering the temperature variations and the variable efficiency the average charging time
is 6 hours.

o Solar Panel
Specifications of 1 solar panel
-300w
-24v

Current rating 8.68A


Considering the electrical losses, current rating = 6A

To fulfil the need of 50A, required solar panels are


= 50/6
= 8.33
= 9 Solar panels.

⸫Total no. of solar panel required are 9

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