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PROJECT REPORT
SOLAR PORTABLE SPRAYER PUMP
Submitted In Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award
Of
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
By
Name Enrollment No
Surti Tushar S 216450309118
Chavda Deepak K 216450309129
Solanki Miraj Sinh M 216450309134
Rana Harshal Sinh A 216450309135
Jadav Hansraj Sinh H 216450309136
Under the supervision of
P.K.Shah
Department Of Electrical Engineering
Shri K. J. Polytechnic
Bharuch, Gujarat, India,November
2023
Department Of Electrical Engineering
Shri K. J. Polytechnic, Bharuch, Gujarat, India
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the report entitled, “SOLAR PORTABLE SPRAYER PUMP”, submitted by following
students, and is a bonfire work carried out by students. This report or its part has not been submitted to any other Institute
or University for the award of any diploma.
Name Enrollment No
Surti Tushar S 216450309118
Chavda Deepak K 216450309129
Solanki Miraj Sinh M 216450309135
Rana Harasal Sinh A 216450309135
Jadav Hansaraj Sinh H 216450309136
This is to certify that the above statement made by the candidate is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Date:
Place:
Guided By: HOD (Electrical Department)
P.K.Shah Mr. S. C. Patel
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INSTITUTE VISION AND MISSION
VISION:
Be an excellent institute in technical education committed to full fill the need of industry and society.
MISSION:
To provide a conducive environment for quality learning and nurture Teamwork.
To Forster the skill of Employability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship among students.
To Bridge the Gap between Curriculum and Needs of Society.
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DEPARTMENT VISION AND MISSION
VISION:
Be a department of Technical Excellence in Electrical Engineering Imparting Latest Technical
Skills Complementary to the Industry and Society.
MISSION:
1. To Impart Skill based Technical Education Significant to Electrical Engineering through Conducive
Environment for Qualitative Learning.
2. To Make up for the Shortfall between Academia and Needs of Society.
3. To Mold Students for Teamwork, Leadership, Moral and Ethical Values.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Author Would Like To Express His Gratitude To His Supervisors, Mr. P.K.Shah. For Their Invaluable
Guidance, Advice and Encouragement throughout the Course of This Research and the Writing of This Report.
Also Finally We Wish To Express Our Thanks To All Those Who Have Regularly Helped Us For The
Successful Completion Of Project. We Also Grateful To Mr. S.C.Patel. Head of Electrical Department and
Principle Mr. S.M. Mistry. For Providing All Necessary Facilities To Carry Out The Project Work And
Whose Encouraging Part Has Been Perpetual Of Inspiration. We Are Indebted To The Library Personnel's
For Offering All The Help In The Project Work. Last But Not List We Are Thankful To Our Colleagues And
Those Helpful Indirectly Throughout This Project Work.
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Sprayers are mechanical devices that are specifically designed to spray liquids quickly and
easily. They come in a number of different varieties. In this project we'll take a look at solar operated
mechanical sprayers. A sprayer of this type is a great way to use solar energy. Solar based pesticides
sprayer pump is one of the improved version of petrol engine pesticide sprayer pump. It is vastly used
in the agriculture field & also used for many purposes. This is having more advantages over petrol
engine sprayer pump. It uses the solar power to run the motor. So it is a pollution free pump compared
to petrol engine sprayer pump. In this charged battery can also use for home appliances like glowing
of CFL bulbs, mobile charging etc.? The solar panels make up most (up to 80%) of the systems cost.
The size of the PV-system is directly dependent on the size of the pump, the amount of water that is
required (m³/d) and the solar irradiance available. The solar sprayer has many advantages. Besides
reducing the cost of spraying, there is a saving on fuel/petrol. Also, the transportation cost for buying
petrol is saved. The solar sprayer maintenance is simple. There is less vibration The operation of solar
powered pumps is more economical mainly due to the lower operation and maintenance costs and has
less environmental impact than pumps powered by an internal combustion engine (ICE). Solar pumps
are useful where grid electricity is unavailable and alternative sources (in particular as compared to
the petrol sprayer. The former can do the spraying operation by himself without engage labor, thus
increasing spraying efficiency
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INDEX
Contents
INSTITUTE VISION AND MISSION ..................................................................................................................................3
DEPARTMENT VISION AND MISSION ...........................................................................................................................4
VISION: ................................................................................................................................................................................4
MISSION: .............................................................................................................................................................................4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .....................................................................................................................................................5
ABSTRACT ...........................................................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................9
solar powered .............................................................................................................................................................9
Portability ..................................................................................................................................................................9
Sprayer Function ........................................................................................................................................................9
Versatile Applications ................................................................................................................................................9
Environmentally Friendly ..........................................................................................................................................9
Easy to Use ................................................................................................................................................................9
Low Operating Costs .................................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER-2 CLASSIFICATION OF SPRAYING SYSTEMS .........................................................................................12
CHAPTER- 3 List Of Components......................................................................................................................................15
SOLAR PANEL: .....................................................................................................................................................15
FIG -1 LOOM SOLAR ....................................................................................................................................................15
FIG – 2 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY .........................................................................................................................16
FIG -3 PUMP ...................................................................................................................................................................17
LAYOUT OF THE SYSTEM..................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER-4CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE .......................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION .......................................................................................................................................................18
FUTURE SCOPE ...........................................................................................................................................................18
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CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION
NTRODUCTION
In agriculture sector there is a lot of field work, such as weeding, reaping, sowing etc. Apart from these
operations, spraying is also an important operation to be performed by the farmer to protect the cultivated
crops from insects, pests, funguses and diseases for which various insecticides, pesticides, fungicides and
nutrients are sprayed on crops for protection. Most of the developing countries of the world use hand operated
compression type or lever operated sprayer or a small engine operated sprayers to apply
Pesticides. In their field. The operation of compression type, lever operated knapsack and engine operated
Sprayer’s .are shown in fig. 4 and 5 respectively.
A hand operated sprayer is a continuous type of sprayer with a fairly constant discharge rate. A person
Maintains pressure in the tank by pumping air with a lever with one hand and directs the spray lance with the
Other hand. The recommended lever strokes per minute are 20-30 and 10-25 by FAO and RNAM respectively.
Maintaining a constant pressure is very difficult with a manual knapsack sprayer and causes user fatigue due
to maintain a constant pressure and excessive heavy bulky construction. The maximum discomfort in the body
parts experienced in the lever-operated knapsack sprayer were in the left clavicle region, followed by lower
back, neck, left thigh an right clavicle. In addition, the lever operation induces greater variation in spray
pressure results inconsistency of application which adversely affects pest control
solar powered
Solar-Powered: These pumps are equipped with solar panels that capture energy from the sun and convert it
into electrical power. This renewable energy source allows the pump to operate without the need for external
power sources or electricity.
Portability
The term "portable" indicates that these pumps are usually compact and easy to move around. They often
come with handles or carrying options, making them suitable for remote or off-grid locations.
Sprayer Function
Solar portable sprayer pumps are primarily used for spraying liquids. They can be employed for tasks like
watering plants, applying pesticides, fertilizing crops, or even for cleaning purposes.
Versatile Applications
These pumps are versatile and find applications in agriculture, horticulture, gardening, and pest control. They
are particularly useful in areas with limited access to electricity.
Environmentally Friendly
Solar power reduces the carbon footprint of these pumps compared to conventional fuel-powered alternatives.
They are a sustainable and clean energy solution.
Easy to Use
Solar portable sprayer pumps are typically designed to be user-friendly, with simple controls and maintenance
requirements. Many models include features like adjustable nozzles for different spray patterns.
Low Operating Costs
Once the initial investment is made in a solar portable sprayer pump, the ongoing operational costs are minimal
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since sunlight is free and abundant.
These pumps are an innovative solution for individuals and farmers seeking an efficient, sustainable, and cost-
effective way to manage various spraying tasks in areas with access to sunlight.
In this paper we are trying to make unique equipment for cultivation users. Mostly in the forming process
pesticide spray is taking a critical role due to poison properties of chemical. So, in this paper we have
committed to do something unique and useful equipment with non-conventional source technique.
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CHAPTER-2 CLASSIFICATION OF SPRAYING SYSTEMS
In India there are different types of sprayer can be used according to the growth of different types of crops as fallow:
1) Hand operated sprayer.
2) Engine operated sprayer/fuel operated sprayer.
3) Electric motor pump sprayer.
1) Hand operated sprayer
Hand operated sprayer is operated by hand so that the
discomfort occur while spraying.
2) Engine operated sprayer/fuel operated sprayer as we
know that engine operated sprayer is working on petrol. Petrol is costly fuel so in farmer economical point of view iis
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not good.
3) Electric motor pump sprayer.
Electric motor pump sprayer is used electricity for charging battery. In this way the pump can drive according to battery
charging, in the above sprayer there are some drawbacks such as
1) Hand operated sprayer cannot be use continually spraying. We can say that it cannot be used for long time.
2) Engine operated sprayer can be operated on petrol so it is not possible to use every farmer.
3) Here 70% of people can be live in rural areas. In rural areas there are insufficient electricity. So it is not possible to
use electric motor pump for spraying
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CHAPTER- 3 List Of Components
SOLAR PANEL:
Solar power is arguably the cleanest, most reliable form of renewable energy available, and it can be used in
several forms to help power appliances. Solar powered photo- voltaic (PV) panels convert the sun's rays into
electricity by exciting electrons in silicon cells using the photons of light from the sun. This electricity can
then be used to supply renewable energy to battery. By lowering utility bills, these panels not only pay for
themselves over time, they help reduce air pollution caused by utility companies. We chose solar panel of 20w.
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FIG -1 LOOM SOLAR
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
In the modern era, electrical energy is normally converted from mechanical energy, solar energy,
and chemical energetic. A battery is a device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy.
This is a 12V/7.2Ah lead acid battery. 12V is one of the most diverse of all batteries. The sizes of 12 volt
batteries vary widely based on the amp hours they are designed to produce. This battery is charged using solar
panel to provide electrical charge when needed to run the pump
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FIG – 2 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Pump
A pump is a device that moves fluids, by mechanical action. Pumps operate by some mechanism consume
energy to perform mechanical work by moving the fluid. We selected a pump with the flow rate of 4.51pm
according to the calculations of pump capacity. This pump has two outlets. It develops suction when connected
to a battery and lifts the pesticide from the tank via one outlet and supplies to
The nozzle through the other outlet.
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FIG -3 PUMP
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LAYOUT OF THE SYSTEM
The first unit of proposed system is energy conversion unit. Solar energy obtained by the sun is converted into
electrical energy using solar panel by photovoltaic effect. The output of the energy conversion is given to
charge a deep cycle lead acid battery through a charge controller. The charge controller limits the rate at which
electric current is added to the battery. Thereby, preventing overcharging and protecting against over voltage.
It employs the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique which gradually stops charging the battery, when it
exceeds a set high voltage level and gradually re-enables the charging, when the battery voltage drops back
below the safe level. The main advantage of PWM is that the power loss in the switching device is very low.
This circuit is designed to control the RPM of the motor by controlling the amount of resistance between the
motor and the battery while simultaneously providing a charging supply for the batter
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CHAPTER-4CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE
CONCLUSION
Fatigue and Stress that usually generates during working condition for the farmers has been reduced
considerably after adopting ergonomic techniques during designing
FUTURE SCOPE
Battery capacity can be increased in the future depending upon the requirements.
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