Modeling of PV System Supported Intelligent Irrigation System in Iraq-Mosul Region

Abstract

In this study, Matlab/Simulink software was used to create a smart irrigation system that utilizes the electricity produced by photovoltaic cells. The system setup will be carried out considering that the farm needs 90,000 liters of water during its periodic irrigation period. The designed irrigation system will be installed in the rural area of Mosul, Iraq. According to our calculations, a submersible pump compatible with a 1400 W power BLDC model and capable of a 200 m water lifting height is sufficient. It has been observed that using a smart irrigation system is more efficient and economical compared to traditional irrigation systems. Approximately 36% savings were achieved from the design of the 1400 W power BLDC model submersible pump and about 67% savings from the design of the photovoltaic array. Due to its location, Iraq is one of the countries with high annual solar radiation values. We believe that using smart irrigation system models in regions with high electricity energy needs but low coverage rates will contribute positively to national economies.

Keywords

• Smart Irrigation
• PV array
• MPPT Technique
• DC-DC Boost Converter
• BLDC Motor
• Water Flow.

Modeling of PV System Supported Intelligent Irrigation System in Iraq-Mosul Region

Öz

Bu çalışmada, fotovoltaik hücrelerin ürettiği elektriği kullanan akıllı bir sulama sistemi oluşturmak için Matlab/Simulink programı kullanılmıştır. Çiftliğin periyodik sulama döneminde 90.000 litre su ihtiyacı olduğu düşünülerek sistem kurulumu gerçekleştirilecektir. Tasarımı gerçekleştirilecek olan sulama sistemi Irak’ın Musul kırsal kesiminde kurulumu gerçekleştirilecektir. Yapmış olduğumuz hesaplamalara göre 1400 W gücünde BLDC model fotovoltaik sisteme uyumlu, 200 m su basma yüksekliğine sahip dalgıç pompa yeterli olmaktadır. Akıllı sulama sistemi kullanılmasının geleneksel sulama sistemlerine göre daha verimli ve ekonomik olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. 1400 W gücünde BLDC model dalgıç pompa tasarımından yaklaşık %36, fotovoltaik dizi tasarımından %67’lik bir tasarruf sağlanmıştır. Irak, konumu gereği yıllık güneş ışınım değeri yüksel olan ülkelerden biridir. Biz bu çalışmamızda elektrik enerji ihtiyacı fazla olan fakat ihtiyacı karşılama oranı düşük olan bölgeler için akıllı sulama sistem modelinin kullanılmasının ülke ekonomilerine katkı sağlayacağını düşünüyoruz.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Smart Irrigation
• PV array
• MPPT Technique
• DC-DC Boost Converter
• BLDC Motor

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