Photovoltaic panel longitudinal water tank installation diagram

How do you design a solar water pumping system?

When designing a solar pumping system, the designer must match the individual components together. A solar water pumping system consists of three major components: the solar array, pump controller and electric water pump (motor and pump) as shown in Figure 1.

How do I design a photovoltaic and solar hot water system?

Provide an architectural drawing and riser diagram for the homeowner showing the planned location for future photovoltaic and solar hot water system components. Space requirements and layout for photovoltaic and solar water heating system components should be taken into account early in the design process.

What are the components of a solar water pumping system?

A solar water pumping system consists of three major components: the solar array, pump controller and electric water pump (motor and pump) as shown in Figure 1. Note: Motor and pump are typically directly connected by one shaft and viewed as one unit, however occasionally belts or gears may be used to interconnect the two shafts.

What data should be included in a solar water pump design?

The specific data would be the size of the inlet and outlet that the water pipe would be connected to. Figure 14 a, b and c shows key dimensions of the three water pumps shown in Figure 13 and used in the solar water pumping systems used in Table 7. The designer should initially use pipe that is the same size as the inlets and outlets.

How to choose a solar water pumping system?

The type of solar water pumping system: borehole/well (submerged), floating or surface will depend on the water source. If the source is a borehole (proposed or existing) or deep well, then a submersible pump that fits the borehole or well should be selected. If the water source is a river, then a surface pump should usually be selected.

What size water pipe should a solar water pumping system use?

The designer should initially use pipe that is the same size as the inlets and outlets. The designer then undertakes the frictional loss calculations for that size of water pipes using the known maximum water flow for that solar water pumping system.