Modification and 1978Operation of the Gila-Bend Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumping System. Final Report.

摘要

The design modification,testing,and data acquisition and analysis of the 50horsepower solar-powered irrigation pumping system are described. The system is composed of a field of solar-tracking parabolic reflectors, a Rankine-cycle turbine engine,and a conventional water pump. The system is used to return excess irrigation water from a collection sump to irrigation ditches servicing an area of approximately 5000acres. It is designed to deliver a maximum of 10,000gallons of water per minute. In addition to collector modifications,the system was converted for hybrid electric operation. Maintenance is described,and performance data are given. (ERA citation 04:042735)