solar system for submersible pump

ceshydro
ceshydro Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭
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We are trying pump water from a spring house over a 120 f00t hill to a village in Haiti.  We were given a Grunfos submersible 1.3 hp pump that I believe runs on ac or dc power.  We would like input regarding the sizing a solar system, and input on whether we need batteries,etc.
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,623 admin
    #2
    Is there a part number/model number on the pump? Need to know exactly what you have to make sure that we have the correct tables/equipment for your needs.

    Also, will the pump be pressuring a water tank, or just filling a cistern? How far down is the village below the 120 foot hill (i.e., can the village water be pressurized by a cistern on the top of the hill)?

    Just pump during daylight hours? Or pump 24x7 (battery system needed for pressurization)?

    -Bill
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  • ceshydro
    ceshydro Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭
    #3
    we will be pumping to cisterns during daylight with Grundfos model D P2 1316 submersible pump.  
    Craig
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  • jonr
    jonr Solar Expert Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2017 #4
    I didn't find anything searching for that model number.  By far the easiest and most reliable design for solar is to use a Grundfos SQFlex pump.

    I am available for custom hardware/firmware development

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  • BB.
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    #5
    If you will be using AC power only--The SQ series is cheaper (I think).

    -Bill
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  • Horsefly
    Horsefly Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭✭✭
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    BB. said:
    If you will be using AC power only--The SQ series is cheaper (I think).

    -Bill
    For sure. I was looking at the SQFlex initially for our eventual replacement pump, but I realized I would be paying much more for the DC/AC power flexibility that I really didn't need. 

    As for the part number: I also can't find anything like that in Grundfos literature. The 316 probably is regarding the stainless steel housing, but the rest doesn't fit, at least relative to submersible well pumps.
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  • ceshydro
    ceshydro Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭
    #7
    Here is the spec sheet info, Only AC?

    Product No.: 98163731

    The SQFlex motor range comprises only one motor size, the MSF 3 with max. power input (P1) of 900

    W. MSF 3 is a 3" motor. The speed range for the motor is 500-3000 min-1 depending on the power

    input and the load. The motor has been developed especially for the SQFlex system.

    The motor is designed according to the permanent-magnet principle with built-in electronic unit.

    Liquid:

    Maximum liquid temperature: 104 °F

    Technical:

    Approvals on motor nameplate: CE,RCM,EAC

    Materials:

    Motor: Stainless steel

    DIN W.-Nr. 1.4301

    AISI 304

    Installation:

    Maximum ambient pressure: 218 psi

    Electrical data:

    Motor type: MSF3

    Power input - P1: 1.4 kW

    Rated power - P2: 1.341 HP

    Rated voltage ac: 1 x 90-240 V

    Rated voltage dc: 30-300 V

    Rated current: 8.4 A

    Power factor: 1,0

    Rated speed: 500-3600 rpm

    Start. method: direct-on-line

    Enclosure class (IEC 34-5): IP68

    Insulation class (IEC 85): F

    Thanks,

    Craig

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  • Horsefly
    Horsefly Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭✭✭
    #8
    That's the sqflex, so you paid a little extra so it would take either DC (30-300V) or AC (90-240V).  I can read pump curves, but others here are more pump-literate than me. I'll let them comment on how it should work in your situation.
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  • jonr
    jonr Solar Expert Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2017 #9
    My understanding is 200-600W of  panels wired for 30-300VDC (from above).  No batteries.

    Not clear is why some sources say that it will utilize a max of ~600W when above specs say the motor can draw more than twice that.  Perhaps an inverter limitation.


    I am available for custom hardware/firmware development

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  • BB.
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    #10
    Not at computer for the moment. But, as I recall, the SQFlex needs something like 64 to 96 VDC minimum to run the pump motor at rated power.

    Check the manual/specifications to be sure.

    -Bill
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  • ceshydro
    ceshydro Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭
    #11
    Sorry Bill,  I have been away.  You are saying that we may need as much as 600 watts of panels.  I am mostly ignorant about this, but will consult the local solar company here.  The  folks on Isle a Vache thank you for your help.
    Craig
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  • BB.
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    #12
    Craig,

    You need to define the "lift" the pump will have to over come... Assuming 120 Ft lift, and 10% piping losses, and no top of hill pressure tank (pumping directly into top of open tank), you would use a chart like this:

    https://product-selection.grundfos.com/product-detail.html?productnumber=95027335&productrange=gma&lang=USA

    Note, it appears that you gave us the Motor P/N only. There are different pumps bolted on to the motor that offer much different pefromance numbers (i.e., high volume, low pressure vs low volume & high pressure).

    For the chart I linked too... 120ft + 10% (pure guess) piping losses = 131 feet ~ 40 meters of lift

    From the table, 40 meters and 600 watts gives you a rated (noon time) maximum flow rate of ~2.8 cu meters per hour (if I read the table correctly). And more than ~600 watts of panels will not give you more pumping volume (or pressure)--But will give you more hours per day of pumping (morning and afternoon pumping).

    Need more information--This is just an example that may very well be wrong.

    -Bill
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