Single stage PV system based Direct Torque Controlled PMSM drive for pump load application

This paper presents design and modelling of single stage standalone PV based PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor) drive. Standalone power supply system is more feasible and convenient option for water pumping applications in irrigation. Three phase DTC (Direct Torque Control) VSI (Voltage Source Inverter) is presented for supplying the PMSM for variation in solar irradiation to control the flow of water in pumping application. MATLAB/SIMULINK environment is used for modeled the proposed single stage standalone PV system based PMSM drive and performance is investigated under change in solar irradiation.