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Scoop wheels (Sakia, Tympanum or Tablia)

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[[Image:scoop wheels.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Animal driven scoop wheel. Photo: [http://sinaishieldofegypt.blogspot.com/2010/05/egyptian-shadoof.html Sinai shield of Egypt.]]]

 

[[Image:sakia design.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Fathi is the optimum design of Sakia. Drawing: FAO.]]

The scoop-wheel (sakia in Egypt where it originated) has some factors in common with the noria. Although widely used in Egypt it has failed to become popular anywhere else. It is however an efficient and effective device.

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==Acknowledgements==

* [http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/ah810e/AH810E05.htm REVIEW OF PUMPS AND WATER LIFTING TECHNIQUES.] Natural Resources Management and Environment Department, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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