ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF A HYDRAULIC RAM PUMP FOR WATER SUPPLY IN MULUNDU WATER SCHEME.
Peter Kupikwa
, Simukonda Kondwani , Mwiya Michelo
Hydraulic ram pump, Total System Head, Proto type.
ABSTRACT
This study explored the feasibility of adopting a hydraulic ram pump for the Mulundu water supply scheme. Hydraulic ram pumps, powered solely by the kinetic energy of flowing water, offer a sustainable, cost-effective, and low-maintenance alternative, especially in areas with appropriate topography. The research focused on characterizing the Mulundu terrain, analyzing the interplay between the hydraulic ram pump's variables, and designing a pump tailored to the community's needs.
Two distinct approaches were undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a hydraulic ram pump in the Mulundu water supply scheme. The first approach involved a theoretical design based on the unique topographical characteristics of the Mulundu area. This phase incorporated terrain analysis and computational modeling to determine the optimal specifications for a hydraulic ram pump suited to the region’s conditions, including elevation, flow rate, and water demand.
The second approach focused on empirical experimentation using an existing hydraulic ram pump prototype with design features comparable to the proposed Mulundu system. Controlled experiments were conducted to assess the performance of the prototype under conditions analogous to those in Mulundu, including variations in water flow, pressure, and operational efficiency.
The results from these two approaches were then systematically compared. The theoretical predictions were validated against the actual performance data from the prototype, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of the hydraulic ram pump’s viability. This approach increased the confidence level of the main design.
"ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF A HYDRAULIC RAM PUMP FOR WATER SUPPLY IN MULUNDU WATER SCHEME.", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.c446-c465, March-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2503256.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 3,
March-2025
Pages : c446-c465
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_300693
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2503256
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Research Area: Science and Technology
Country: Lusaka, Zambia, Zambia
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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