Development and Testing of a Spiral Type Water Wheel  Pumping System

Kumar, Fanesh; Sinha, Jitendra; kant, Kamal

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2020.905.364

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“…When the pinwheel rotates, air is compressed in each of the spiral circles (Díaz et al, 2020). The energy of flowing water can be harnessed to lift and carry water for irrigation purposes, filling small ponds and also for other rural work in remote areas (Kumar et al, 2020).…”

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Spiral Pumping Wheel Turbine Application Concept for Irrigation with Different Altitudes

Mukhtar

Rubiono

2022

gandrung

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One of the problems of irrigation on agricultural land is the lower position of irrigation water sources. Pumps are needed to raise water to the planting area. Water pumps that are widely sold in the market generally require electrical energy so that their operation requires a source of electricity and operational costs. Spiral pump wheels can be applied because this wheel utilizes the flow of water to pump water without the need for electrical energy. The purpose of this article is to describe the concept of a spiral pumping wheel application for irrigation at different heights. The description is done with simple technical drawings to explain how the wheel works. This description of how it works provides an overview of the mechanisms that occur when this type of wheel is applied. The description is also equipped with aspects of material selection, manufacturing methods and performance aspects. Modifications for increasing the performance of the wheel are also described. An application example is given in the form of a photo of conditions in the field as an additional explanation. A description of the application of the spiral pump wheel has been carried out and is expected to be a reference for the application of this device in the community.

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Spiral Pumping Wheel Turbine Application Concept for Irrigation with Different Altitudes

Mukhtar

Rubiono

2022

gandrung

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Experimental study on the parameters affecting the performance of spiral tube pump

Meseret,

Wami,

Nallamothu

2024

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This experimental study delves into the critical parameters influencing the performance of spiral tube pumps—a centuries-old technology attributed to H.A. Wirtz in 1746. The Spiral Tube Pump system, constructed using a transparent flexible tube wound spirally on a waterwheel, harnesses the kinetic energy of a river, offering a simple, cost-effective, and emission-free irrigation solution using locally available materials. Operating on the principles of a manometer, water and air plugs are pushed into the pipe alternately by the pump. Key factors crucial to enhancing the performance of this technology are investigated, focusing on submergence ratio, rotational speed, outer diameter, and the number of turns of the spiral tube. The experimental setup involves a prototype featuring a 4-meter-long, ¾-inch diameter transparent flexible tube spirally wound on a 1.5-meter-wide water wheel, achieving a maximum output of approximately 30 L per minute discharge and a 3.3-meter head. Through a series of rigorous experimental procedures, it becomes evident that wheel speed and submergence ratio significantly impact the pump’s discharge. For 600% increase in wheel speed, up to about 500% discharge increase was observed. Also for 300% increase in submergence ratio, up to about 275% increase in discharge was observed. The number of spiral turns predominantly influences the pump’s head. For 100% increase in spiral turn, up to about 33% increment in head was observed. And the outer diameter affects both discharge and head. For 87% increase in outer diameter, up to about 80% of increase in discharge and up to about 163% increase in head was observed. These findings underscore the adaptability of the Spiral Tube Pump design to specific irrigation field conditions. For instance, in scenarios where the irrigation field is elevated relative to the river, incorporating a greater number of spiral tube turns can enhance the pump’s efficiency in transporting water to the desired location.

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Development and Testing of a Spiral Type Water Wheel Pumping System

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Spiral Pumping Wheel Turbine Application Concept for Irrigation with Different Altitudes

Spiral Pumping Wheel Turbine Application Concept for Irrigation with Different Altitudes

Experimental study on the parameters affecting the performance of spiral tube pump

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