VANOS Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education
Vol 7, No 2 (2022)

Utilization of Solar Panels To Distribute Clean Water In Saibi Samukop Village

Rahmad Samosir (Universitas Kristen Indonesia)
Berlianto Daud Immanuel (Universitas Kristen Indonesia)
Medyawanti Pane (Universitas Kristen Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2022

Abstract

Water as one of the important elements of life is a problem in its availability in nature. The availability of water used is only 3% fresh water compared to seawater. Saibi Samukop Village is a village located in the Mentawai Islands with minimal development including the construction of a clean water supply for community needs. To obtain clean water easily, the researchers designed a clean water distribution system by utilizing solar energy as an energy source to drive DC pumps. 2 solar panels used 100 Wp to charge 2 batteries as power storage. The pump specifications used have a maximum power of 180 Watts with a 15 meter Head with 12 Volts. From the test results an 8.1 pump head operating for 6,4 hours/day with a required power of 100,5 Watt and an electric current of 53,6 Ah. The pump is able to distribute water to the Pangasaat hamlet community in the range of 100,50 liters/day.

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