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Snapshot Details

  • Product Type: Submersible Pump
  • Model Number: PS550
  • Power Supply Type: DC
  • Simulated PV Array Size [W]: 707
  • Simulated Head Value [m]: 45
  • High Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day]: 8.2
Product Information
  • Brand tooltip Product brand name as listed on consumer-facing materials, such as product package, nameplate, or product specification sheet Yohako
  • Product Type Submersible Pump
  • Model Number PS550
  • Power Supply Type DC
  • Manufacturer Yohako
  • Warranty [months] Not stated
  • Rated Controller Input Power [W] 850
  • Rated Controller Input Voltage [V] 58
  • Battery Integrated [yes/no] No
Pump Information
  • Pump Type Helical rotor
  • Motor Type Brushed DC
  • Pump Dimensions [L*W*H in cm] 82.5*7.0*7.0
  • Rated Head Range [m] 60
  • Rated Maximum Flow Rate [m3/h] 2.7
  • Rated Pump Ingress Protection (IP) Rating Not rated
Test Setup
  • Simulated PV Array Size [W] 707
  • Simulated Head Value [m] 45
Operating Range
  • Minimum Irradiance Required to Start Pump [per 50W/m2] tooltip See test setup for simulated PV array size and head value used during testing 250
  • Maximum Head [m] tooltip See test setup for simulated PV array size and head value used during testing 54.1
Maximum Efficiency at 700W/m2
  • Maximum Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] Simulated at 700W/m2 tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 28%
  • Head Value at Maximum Efficiency [m] Simulated at 700W/m2 tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 17.7
  • Flow Rate at Maximum Efficiency [L/min] Simulated at 700W/m2 tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 36.2
Low Irradiance Day - Fully Cloudy (450W/m2 peak)
  • Low Irradiance Day: Hydraulic Energy per Day [Wh/day] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) Not achieved
  • Low Irradiance Day: Average Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) Not achieved
  • Low Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) Not achieved
  • Low Irradiance Day: Hours of Operation [h] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully cloudy day (450W/m2 peak) Not achieved
Average Irradiance Day - Partly Cloudy (700W/m2 peak)
  • Average Irradiance Day: Hydraulic Energy per Day [Wh/day] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 166.4
  • Average Irradiance Day: Average Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 14%
  • Average Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 1.4
  • Average Irradiance Day: Hours of Operation [h] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a partly cloudy day (700W/m2 peak) 2.6
High Irradiance Day - Full Sun (1000W/m2 peak)
  • High Irradiance Day: Hydraulic Energy per Day [Wh/day] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 1008.4
  • High Irradiance Day: Average Wire-to-Water Efficiency [%] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 25%
  • High Irradiance Day: Total Volume of Water Moved per Solar Day [m3/day] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 8.2
  • High Irradiance Day: Hours of Operation [h] tooltip Simulating pump performance on a fully sunny day (1000W/m2 peak) 6.7
Product Quality Inspection
  • Pump External Workmanship and Quality Evaluation [poor/satisfactory/good] Good
  • Pump Internal Workmanship and Quality Evaluation [poor/satisfactory/good] Good
  • Pump Safety Evaluation [poor/satisfactory/good] Good
  • Pump Operating Manual Evaluation [not included/poor/needs improvement/good] Good
Sampling and Testing Information
  • Sample Location Lagos (Nigeria)
  • Retail Price [USD] 1573.87
  • Test Laboratory Name Schatz Energy Research Center
  • Test Completion Date [MM/DD/YYYY] 5/3/2021
Awards
  • Global LEAP Awards No