Power for lifting water
Definition / description
Human muscle power or domestic animals have been used since antiquity, and are still being used in many parts of the world. However electrical or combustion power is by far the most dominant source of energy used to drive pumps especially for irrigation purposes. With rising energy costs and diminishing resources renewal or alternative energy sources, such as wind, water, solar etc., are increasingly gaining importance in lifting water for irrigation systems.
Further readings: [Publications \ Reference]
Publications / information
- Omara, A. I., Irps, H., Sourell, H.,Tack, F. and C. Sommer, 2004:
Mobile wind energy plant for a low-pressure irrigation system at the Northwest coast of Egypt. -
Journal of Applied Irrigation Science, Vol. 39. No 2/2004, pp. 271-281.
VL reprint under:
VL Irrigation & Hydrology - vl_ref_id_x_0019
Reference
- Fraenkel, P., 1990:
Water-Pumping Devices.- A Handbook for users and choosere. -
Intermediate Technology Publications. -
Helikson,H.J., Haman,D.Z. and C.D. Baird, 1991:
Pumping Water for Irrigation Using Solar Energy. -
Fact Sheet EES-63, Florida Energy Extension Service, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. - Kay,M. and N. Hatcho, 1992:
Small-scale pumped irrigation: energy and cost.-
Irrigation Water Management Training Manual, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome.