Structural design of transport for a portable pumping system powered by photovoltaic solar energy for the department of Boyacá

Abstract

The portable pumping system for crop irrigation in the department of Boyacá, powered by photovoltaic solar energy, is one of the practical solutions with high implementation potential for the entire agricultural sector. The mobilization process is usually affected by the lack of electrical networks in rural areas. In Boyacá, most production units require the use of motor pumps powered by diesel or gasoline, generating a negative impact on both the economy and the environment. With the structural design of a manual, practical, and lightweight means of transport for the solar PV pumping system, a significant contribution can be made to solving this problem.
In the design of this means of transport, Shigley’s design methodology was applied, and for the analysis and optimization of the design, a criteria matrix was used. During the evaluation process, stress calculations were carried out using Von Mises theory. As a final result, a manual, practical, lightweight, economical, ergonomic, safe, and reliable transport design was obtained. In conclusion, the sizing of the photovoltaic solar system was carried out according to the power required by the pump, and with these data, the structural design of the transport was completed.