Development of a Solar Powered Evaporative Cooling Storage System for Tropical Fruits and Vegetables

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Adebisi Olosunde ◽  
Ademola Kabir Aremu ◽  
Daniel Iroemeha Onwude
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Evaporative Cooling ◽  
Tropical Fruits ◽  
Solar Powered

scholarly journals Dataset on performance of solar powered agricultural produce cooling storage system under tropical conditions

Data in Brief ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 104649 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.O. Oyedepo ◽  
J.A. Omoleye ◽  
O. Kilanko ◽  
C.S. Ejike ◽  
B.F. Bolarinwa–Odunayo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage System ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Tropical Conditions ◽  
Solar Powered

scholarly journals Enhancement in free cooling potential through PCM based storage system integrated with direct evaporative cooling (DEC) unit

Energy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 443-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthik Panchabikesan ◽  
Antony Aroul Raj Vincent ◽  
Yulong Ding ◽  
Velraj Ramalingam
Keyword(s):  
Storage System ◽  
Evaporative Cooling ◽  
Direct Evaporative Cooling ◽  
Free Cooling

Heliplat®: high altitude very-long endurance solar powered UAV for telecommunication and Earth observation applications

2004 ◽  
Vol 108 (1084) ◽  
pp. 277-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Romeo ◽  
G. Frulla
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cells ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Parametric Study ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Aerodynamic Performances ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
One Year ◽  
Long Endurance

Abstract Research is at present being carried out at the Turin Polytechnic University with the aim of designing an HAVE/UAV (high altitude very-long endurance/unmanned air vehicle). The vehicle should climb to 17-20km by mainly taking advantage of direct Sun radiation and thereafter maintain a level flight; during the night, a fuel cells energy storage system would be used. A computer program has been developed to carry out a parametric study for the platform design. The solar radiation change over one year, the altitude, masses and efficiencies of the solar and fuel cells, and the aerodynamic performances have all been taken into account. The parametric studies have shown how fuel cells and solar cells efficiency and mass have the most influence on the platform dimensions. A wide use of high modulus CFRP has been made in designing the structure in order to minimise the airframe weight. A first configuration of HELIPLAT® (HELIos PLATform) was worked out, following a preliminary parametric study. The platform is a monoplane with eight brushless electric motors, a twin-boom tail type with an oversized horizontal stabiliser and two rudders. The co-ordinates at the root and along the wing span as well as the wing planform were optimised to achieve the best efficiency. Several profiles and wing plans have been analysed using the CFD software Xfoil and Vsaero. Several wind-tunnel tests were carried out to compare the analytically predicted performances. A preliminary design of a scale-sized technological demonstrator was completed with the aim of manufacturing a proof-of-concept structure. A FEM analysis was carried by using the Msc/Patran/Nastran code to predict the static and dynamic behaviour of the UAV structure.

Effect of low dose irradiation on composition of tropical fruits and vegetables

1992 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 291-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.E. Mitchell ◽  
R.L. McLauchlan ◽  
A.R. Isaacs ◽  
D.J. Williams ◽  
S.M. Nottingham
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Tropical Fruits ◽  
Dose Irradiation

Modeling and Simulation of Solar Powered Hydrogen System

2013 ◽  
Vol 315 ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.T. Loong ◽  
M. Dahari ◽  
H.J. Yap ◽  
H.Y. Chong
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Simulation Platform ◽  
System Specification ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Integrated Simulation ◽  
Hydrogen System ◽  
Input Variables ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
User Friendly

Solar energy is a natural resource and can be harnessed to provide clean electricity to hydrogen production system. However, control problems still remain due to the large variety of PV output power with different solar radiation levels. To better investigate about this problem, a model that the PV power plants are integrated with production and storage system such as hydrogen generator, electrolyzer, PV system and hydrogen tank is needed. The focus of the present paper is to develop an integrated simulation model that can be effective and user friendly to predict the dynamic behaviors of a solar powered hydrogen system. The solar irradiance and temperature are the independent variables that act as the input variables to the model. The analyzed results could be used for analyzing the system performance, and also for sizing and designing the system. The integrated model is created by using Matlab Simulink simulation platform which allows the users to define the system specification. The particular information of the system such as power generated by the solar system, volumetric production & etc. can be clearly shown and determined in the simulation platform.

scholarly journals Performance Study of the Direct-Coupled Photovoltaic Water Pumping System for the Rural-Isolated Agricultural Region in Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
Mahmood Hussein Salman ◽  
Adel A. Obed ◽  
Ahmed J. Abid
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Performance Study ◽  
Agricultural Region ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Pumping System ◽  
Water Pumping ◽  
Groundwater Aquifer ◽  
Solar Powered

The rural-isolated agricultural region in Iraq and some developing countries lack access to electricity, and thus the primarily alternative is to use diesel water pumping systems to irrigate their crops. However, due to a rise in the oil's price on the international market, toxic pollution from burning oil, high maintenance costs, and short lifespans have been challenged to create more viable alternatives. Renewable energy can limit the use of fossil fuels, particularly by using the solar-powered water pumping system. This article aimed at finding an optimal design for a direct-coupled photovoltaic water pumping system in Iraq. The article presents the significant design aspect for an optimal system, such as the groundwater aquifer depth, installation aspect, cost, and irrigation efficiency. The design offers a combination of sprinkler and environmentally sustainable and cost-effective photovoltaic technology to reduce electricity and water use. A deep well to the storage system is adopted with, 40m maximum well depth, 90m3 reservoir, 1200W submersible pump, and 1800 Wp, which can supply water to 12 greenhouses for three days. The yearly results show pumping efficiency is increased up to 42.6%, used water need is achieved at 10950 m3, and unused energy is reduced by 48.8%.

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