Difference between revisions of "Hydraulic Ram pump"
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| valign="top" | Uses renewable energy sources.<br> | | valign="top" | Uses renewable energy sources.<br> | ||
| − | + | If properly designed, can be locally produced and maintained<br> | |
| − | | valign="top" | | + | Very effective in mounaneous areas<br> |
| + | | valign="top" |Water with height difference is needed | ||
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Revision as of 13:50, 24 August 2008
In areas where natural flows exist, Hydraulic Ram pumps (ram pumps) can be used to transport water to higher grounds without using electricity or fuel, by using the energy in the speed of the flow to pump a portion of the water up to a much higher level.
Hydraulic Ram pumps
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Uses renewable energy sources. If properly designed, can be locally produced and maintained |
Water with height difference is needed |
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Movie
- Ram pump [1]
