On the Development of a Wind Energy-Based Efficient Irrigation System

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Modi, V. J., author.

Conference Name:

34th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (1999-08-02 : Vancouver, Canada)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1999

Summary:

Results of an extensive wind tunnel test program aimed at development of a Savonius rotor-based irrigation system are summarized. The system uses an optimum configuration of the turbine and a novel coil-pump. Results suggest the system to be quite effective, with the turbine speed and tube diameter of the pump influencing the flow-rate while the number of turn of the coil-pump governing the head attained. Thus appropriate design of the system can provide the desired performance. Simplicity of construction, self-starting character, low speed operation, ease of maintenance and economy make the system quite attractive

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Publisher Number:

1999-01-2620

Access Restriction:

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