NEED EXPERT HELP ON WHAT BOOSTER PUMP AND INVERTER I NEED.

con2829
con2829 Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭✭
in Solar Water Pumping #1
USE: 1.Will provide support to existing water pump to push up-hill. minimum 30 GPM
          2.system will provide water for somalian refugees.
          
material on hand:
15 solar panels, 225W each

problem: 1. which suitable pump to use/purchase?
               2. what proper inverter/VFD to go to the said booster pump.
               
Goal is to make system work without any battery bank and not grid tied, pump will only run through day time and shut at night.

please link site where i can purchase said items or is there a existing kits for this kind of project.



this the new pump on site, was told by the manufacturer that 2.5 HP is to strong for a controller/inverter. might replace this pump 





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  • Estragon
    Estragon Registered Users Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #2
    What is the total head to pump "up hill"?

    Why "30 gpm" minimum?
    Off-grid.  
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  • mcgivor
    mcgivor Solar Expert Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2018 #3
    The simplest way I would think, would be to use a brushless DC submersible pump, do away with the inverter or VFD. Here is a link for reference purposes to bring to light what alternatives may be available. http://www.globalsources.com/si/AS/Changge-Trust/6008849387900/pdtl/Solar/1103254792.htm
    Please note I am not, nor claim to be an expert on water pumping solutions, just think how I would approach the challenge, good luck.
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    Second system 1890W  3 × 300W No name brand poly, 3×330 Sunsolar Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah LFP 24V nominal battery with Daly BMS, used for water pumping and day time air conditioning.  
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  • LucMan
    LucMan Solar Expert Posts: 223 ✭✭✭
    #4
    Check out the Grunfoss SQF series pumps. They can be driven directly with pv no Inverter or batteries required, or ac line power or both.
    If need be you can run them with a generator if you need emergency water at night. Be prepared because they are expensive.
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  • con2829
    con2829 Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭✭
    #5
    Note: that the booster is to augment a Grunfos submersible pump that is currently in operation on site. booster is surface in line mounted.

    https://www.pedrollo.com/en/mk-vertical-multi-stage-pumps/138

    and the exact model is this:

    MKm 5/7-N

    Mono-phase

    1.8

    2.5

    20 ÷ 120

    96 ÷ 34

    1¼"

    1"

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