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Use of solar photovoltaics to transport and desalt groundwater supplies using brushless D.C. motors

Paul Longrigg
- 01 Jan 1985 - 
- Vol. 13, Iss: 3, pp 231-252
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In this article, methods and techniques for transporting and desalting groundwater supplies using the renewable energy derived from solar photovoltaic systems are discussed, and emphasis is given to the reliability of this type of equipment operating in remote areas far from other power supplies and maintenance facilities.
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This article is published in Solar Cells.The article was published on 1985-01-01. It has received 4 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Photovoltaics & Photovoltaic system.

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Performance analysis of PV pumping systems using switched reluctance motor drives

TL;DR: In this paper, a PV pumping system using a switched reluctance motor (SRM) is thoroughly investigated in which the motor is supplied by a simple switching circuit, which is much simpler than the normal d.c. inverter required to supply the induction motor.
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Performance analysis of PV pumping systems using switched reluctance motor drives

TL;DR: A PV pumping system using switched reluctance motor (SRM), which is considerably higher than that of the equivalent d.c. or induction motors, and cheaper than these conventional drives.
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Performance analysis of photovoltaic-powered water-pumping systems using switched reluctance motor drives

TL;DR: In this paper, a photovoltaic-powered (PV) pumping system that uses a switched reluctance motor (SRM) is investigated, where the motor is supplied by a d.c. voltage through a switching circuit.
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Performance analysis of photovoltaic pumping systems using switched reluctance motor drives

TL;DR: A photovoltaic pumping system using a switched reluctance motor (SRM) is investigated, which has a substantial tutorial content, to explore the advantages of PV pumping systems based on the new drive.
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Selection of Snubbers and Clamps to Optimize the Design of Transistor Switching Converters

TL;DR: In this paper, a flyback converter used as a battery charger is analyzed and applied to optimize the design of the snubber and clamp arrangement in a power transistor switching circuit.
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Theory of the direct coupling between d. c. motors and photovoltaic solar arrays

TL;DR: In this paper, the direct coupling between photovoltaic solar panels and various d.c. motors (series shunt and separate excitation) is theoretically studied as a function of the load.
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Comparison Between Features and Performance Characteristics of Fifteen HP Samarium Cobalt and Ferrite Based Brushless DC Motors Operated by Same Power Conditioner

TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of samarium-cobalt and ferrite magnet materials on the design and performance characteristics of electronically commutated brushless dc motors of equal horsepower output is presented.
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Recent solar distillation developments

Anthony Delyannis, +1 more
- 01 Jan 1983 - 
TL;DR: In this article, an overview of the existing solar distillation plants in the world, as well as the design geometry of various commercial solar stills is given. And a short description is also given of the SOLERAS project.
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Performance analysis of d.c.-motor-photovoltaic converter system—II series and shunt excited motors

TL;DR: In this article, the performance of a solar-electrical system composed of solar cell array, d.c. motor, and a mechanical load was analyzed from the mechanical and electrical point of view.