Development of Working Model of a Vertical Axis Sail-Type Wind Pump for Standalone Irrigation

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Anusandhan (RNTUJ-AN) [RNTUJ-AN] (Vol:17/ Issue: 26) DOI: [NA]
Authors: S.R. Awasthi B.L. Shilpi
Subjects: Technology & Management

Year: March, 2020
Volume: 17 / Issue: 26
Pages: 2092-2100
Publisher: RNTU
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ISSN: 2278-4187
E-ISSN: 2457-0656
DOI: NA
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Published On: March, 2020

Article Details

Development of Working Model of a Vertical Axis Sail-Type Wind Pump for Standalone Irrigation | Original Article

S.R. Awasthi B.L. Shilpi in Anusandhan (RNTUJ-AN) | Multidisciplinary Academic Research

ABSTRACT:

The global warming is leading to climate change which has emerged as one of the most severe challenges of 21st century. The main cause of global warming is the emission of green house gases (GHG) in the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burnt and another issue is the fast depletion of fossil fuel deposits. The solution lies in avoiding/minimizing the use of fossil fuels as a source of energy by promoting and adopting the use of renewable sources of energy. Also, there is tremendous scope of research in the field of renewable energy for various applications. In view of this, a research project was undertaken in the Rabindranath Tagore University to develop a working model of a standalone windmill driven pumping system to lift water for optimum irrigation. The development was comprised of the centrifugal pump in the first stage and reciprocating pump in the second stage and then compares the outcome of two types of pumps. The emphasis is to develop the cost effective pumping system based on simple technology.