Difference between revisions of "Hydraulic Ram pump"
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| − | In areas where natural flows exist, | + | A hydraulic ram pump is a water pump powered by water. In areas where natural flows exist with a height difference of the water over a small distance, hydraulic 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. |
[[Image:PrincipleHydraulicRam.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Principle of a Hydraulic Ram pump. ]] | [[Image:PrincipleHydraulicRam.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Principle of a Hydraulic Ram pump. ]] | ||
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== Additional opportunities == | == Additional opportunities == | ||
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* Ram pump [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2nGlnMNXrw ] | * Ram pump [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2nGlnMNXrw ] | ||
Revision as of 13:53, 24 August 2008
A hydraulic ram pump is a water pump powered by water. In areas where natural flows exist with a height difference of the water over a small distance, hydraulic 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 |
Capacity
Costs
Additional opportunities
Movies
- Ram pump [1]
