Ram pump

The hydraulic ram pump is a device that uses the energy of water located at a certain height (the difference in level of a river, dam or other reservoir), which allows the water to be raised to a height greater 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 reservoir 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 with a certain weight to be lifted and then closes to cause the impact. The water that returns goes through the other branch that makes the water enter through the respective check, and this is raised 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 operates continuously, all day without interruption, and does not require electricity or other fuel to power it. Thus, it has no operational costs and does not cause pollution to the environment. It is used in areas where the main problem is raising water to higher levels. In addition, for the correct operation of the ram pump, when producing a certain amount of water spillage, it must be ensured that the supply in the area is continuous.