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Water lifting devices in developing countries

AuthorMirza, Ghulam Mustafa
Call NumberAIT SSPR no. WA-81-02
Subject(s)Underdeveloped areas--Irrigation
Pumping machinery
NoteA special study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement s for the degree of Master of Irrigation Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
AbstractThere 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.
Year1981
TypeSpecial Study Project Report (SSPR)
SchoolSchool of Engineering and Technology
DepartmentDepartment of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE)
Academic Program/FoSWater Resources Research Engineering (WA)
Chairperson(s)Eggers, Helmut
Scholarship Donor(s)Royal Danish Government
DegreeSpecial Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981


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