Water lifting devices in developing countries | |
| Author | Mirza, Ghulam Mustafa |
| Call Number | AIT SSPR no. WA-81-02 |
| Subject(s) | Underdeveloped areas--Irrigation Pumping machinery |
| Note | A special study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement s for the degree of Master of Irrigation Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | There is a great potential for agriculture production provided that water is properly and adequately supplied to the crops. In order to utilize the groundwater and shallow depth water resources, lift irrigation becomes necessary. Water lifting appliances play an important role in this regard. Devices for irrigation water lifting range from age old indigenous water lifts to highly efficient pumps. In view of the increasing shortage and rising cost of energy, the traditional means of water lifting by human, animals, biogas, wind and solar have become prominent which are discussed in this study. In places where electricity is not available, it is necessary to select suitable devices according to the lift range. Oil engines or other economical means can be used where labour or bullock feed is costly or scarce. If electricity is available, proper electric motor and pump set should be selected. |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Special Study Project Report (SSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Water Resources Research Engineering (WA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Eggers, Helmut ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Danish Government ; |
| Degree | Special Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |