ram pump

The hydraulic ram pump is a piece of equipment that uses the energy of water located at a certain height (slope of a river, dam or other reservoir), which allows the water to be raised to a higher height than the initial one through the physical phenomenon known as “ water hammer.” The equipment pumps water continuously and works without the need for electricity or fuel. It is installed in a tank or continuous water course, which captures the liquid through a pipe that enters a “T” with two check valves in each branch. Branch 1 has the check that allows a piston to be lifted with a certain weight and then closes to cause the blow. The water that returns goes through the other branch that makes the water enter through the respective check, and it rises to higher levels. Likewise, in branch 2 there is an air pressure regulation chamber, which allows the continuous flow of water. In this regard, The ram pump is driven by the energy of the water that flows through the pipe that feeds it. It works continuously, all day without interruption, it does not require electricity or other fuel to power it. Thus it has no operational costs, nor does it cause pollution to the environment. It is used in areas where the main problem is raising water to higher levels. Furthermore, for the proper functioning of the ram pump, when a certain amount of water is spilled, it must be ensured that the supply in the area is continuous.