Research Article

Investigation of Photovoltaic Assisted Misting System Application for Arbor Refreshment

Table 3

The main components specification and characteristics of the photovoltaic misting system studied.

Systems ElementTechnical specificationPrice (Euro)

Photovoltaic systemSolar cells (1)Bluesun 150 W monocrystalline.465 (two units)
Inverter (2)Manufacturer: SKN-S2012; input 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 A, max, ; output 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2000 W, max, ; DC input: 12 VDC; colour: black; N.W.: 19 kg, G.W.: 20 kg.550
Solar battery (3)VRLA GEL; 100 Ah, nominal voltage: 12 V; charging voltage for standby use: 12–16 V; charging current: 2.25 A.100
Charge regulator (4)Vista 15a 12/24 V.90
Solar cell fasteners (5)UV protected multicontact solar cables and connectors (10 m), power cable (15 m).275

Misting systemPressure water pump (6)Manufacturer: Normist; type: RR-2; pressure: 70 bar; flow LPM: 2; engine power: 0.75 HP, 0.55 kW; voltage: 220 V; nominal ampere: 2.5 A; nozzle diameter: 0.2 mm; water inlet/outlet diameter: 9.525/12 mm, noise level: 78 dB. 1000
Distribution system (7)Manufacturer: Normist; hexagonal nozzle series: 0.2 mm, number of nozzles: min 16 units, max 28 units; nozzle flow value: 0.075 lt/min (at 70 bar), clamps, pressure switch, pump regulator, terminating line, high pressure plastic pipe, low pressure plastic pipe plastic clips, quick fittings, purge valve, T-connection, L-connection, pipe holder, filter, pressure gauge.

Total price 2480