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Handpumps: problems and search for remedies

Prasad, Rama (1979) Handpumps: problems and search for remedies. In: Proceedings of Indian Academy of Science, C2 (4). pp. 473-505.

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Abstract

This paper gives a brief survey of research and development work done on hand pumps in India as well as elsewhere and sets out the approach adopted by ASTRA Working Group. Ten ways in which a hand pump breakdown in practice have been identified. The physical reasons behind each type of breakdown analysed. Remedial measures have been developed from this analysis. Laboratory test rigs fabricated to evaluate these measures have been described and some experimental results presented. The course of further work has been charted.

Item Type: Journal Article
Publication: Proceedings of Indian Academy of Science
Publisher: Indian Academy of Sciences
Additional Information: Copyright of this article belongs to Indian Academy of Sciences.
Keywords: Rural drinking water supply; hand pumps; failure modes; design modifications; maintenance costs; reliability; cup washers; poppet valves; valve seals; straight line mechanism; diffusion of technology; information system; rural artisan training.
Department/Centre: Division of Mechanical Sciences > Civil Engineering
Date Deposited: 21 Aug 2009 09:51
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2010 05:39
URI: http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/21995

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