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Branch: Electrical Engineering Type: Industry-applied final-year Major Project Standard: Mumbai University Rev-2019 'C' Scheme (Major Project I + II) Group: up to 4 students Assessment: 6 review-based milestones (100 marks)

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Design and Implementation of a Solar-Powered BLDC Motor Water-Pumping System with MPPT Control

Objective: To develop and demonstrate a solar-powered water-pumping system using a BLDC motor with real-time MPPT control for efficient operation in rural and off-grid Indian regions.

Rural and agricultural communities in India frequently face unreliable grid power, limiting access to irrigation and potable water due to erratic electricity supply and high diesel pump costs. Solar water-pumping offers a sustainable alternative, but conventional systems suffer from low efficiency under changing sunlight conditions and require frequent maintenance.

This project proposes an integrated system utilizing a Brushless DC (BLDC) motor driven by solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, combined with an advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controller to maximize energy extraction under variable irradiance. The BLDC motor is chosen for its high efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance compared to traditional induction motors.

The system includes design and fabrication of a hardware prototype: PV array, MPPT-based DC-DC converter, BLDC motor drive (using an inverter and microcontroller such as STM32 or Arduino), and a small-scale water pump. Key deliverables include the complete hardware setup, embedded control algorithm for MPPT, system integration, performance testing under simulated sunlight conditions, and live demonstration of water pumping.

This solution directly addresses the needs of farmers, rural households, and micro-enterprises by reducing operational costs and carbon footprint. It is scalable for different capacities and can be adopted in smart microgrid deployments or government schemes like PM-KUSUM, supporting wider renewable energy adoption in India.

Milestones

1. Synopsis & Problem Definition (Stage-I Review-1)

10 marks 21d

Submit a clear project synopsis outlining the rural water-pumping need, proposed solar BLDC solution, and expected outcomes; reviewed by faculty panel.

2. Literature / Market Survey & Requirement Analysis (Stage-I Review-2)

12 marks 28d

Conduct a detailed study of existing solar pump systems, BLDC drives, and MPPT methods; document system requirements and present findings for review.

3. System Design, Methodology & Cost Analysis (Stage-I close)

18 marks 35d

Deliver detailed circuit design, control algorithms, hardware schematics, and cost analysis; reviewed for feasibility and compliance with standards.

4. Implementation / Fabrication of Working Model (Stage-II Review-1)

22 marks 42d

Assemble and integrate PV array, MPPT controller, BLDC drive, and pump; demonstrate initial subsystem functionality to the review panel.

5. Testing, Results & Validation (Stage-II Review-2)

20 marks 35d

Test system performance under variable sunlight, measure electrical and hydraulic outputs, and validate MPPT and motor efficiency; present results with data.

6. Report, Paper & Demonstration / Oral Defense (Stage-II final Oral & Practical)

18 marks 35d

Submit detailed project report and research paper, and deliver a live demonstration with oral defense to the final examiner panel.

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Design and Implementation of a Solar-Powered BLDC Motor W...	11 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2028	0

Skills you'll learn

CapstoneFinal-year projectMajor projectElectrical EngineeringPhotovoltaic system sizing and simulationBLDC motor drive design and controlEmbedded system programming for MPPT (e.g.Perturb & Observe algorithm)Power electronics circuit design and PCB fabricationSystem integration and prototypingTesting and performance validation against benchmarksTechnical report writing and presentationTeam-based project management

Tools used

Solar PV modules (e.g.100W/250W panels)BLDC motor and pump set (e.g.Crompton or local make)Microcontroller platform (STM32Arduinoor ESP32)MPPT DC-DC converter circuit (custom PCB or off-the-shelf)Inverter module for BLDC driveMultimeteroscilloscopesolar irradiance meterMATLAB/Simulink for simulationIEC 61727 and IS 15522 (as reference standards)

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Electrical MachinesPower ElectronicsRenewable Energy SystemsMicrocontrollers/Embedded SystemsControl Systems

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