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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PEDAL POWERED WATER PUMP

Akshay Talatule1, Akshay Bhonde2, Ankit Khedkar3, Anurag Gaigowal4 , Ankit Kolhe5, Prof.
Tushar Jawanjal6
1Student, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Research, Nagpur
2Student, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Research, Nagpur
3Student, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Research, Nagpur
4Student, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Research, Nagpur
5Student, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Research, Nagpur
6Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Research,

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

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Abstract – In this paper, we design and construct pedal pump or displace water. The supply of water has been a very
operated water pump which is used in small irrigation and critical issue, mostly affecting the rural areas. The water
pumping mechanism comprises of centrifugal pump which
garden irrigation. The development of an improved pedal
is in contact with the rear wheel of bicycle through the drum
powered water pump system was undertaken with the of pump and runs by rotating the pedal of a cycle at a
intention of providing a low cost solution to the problem of particular rpm. The wheel rotates the drum of the centrifugal
delivery of ground water with relatively less effort. This project pump by sliding action between wheel and friction roller. It
analyzes the development of an improved pedal operated is useful for pumping water from river, ponds, wells and
water pump for agricultural use. This development was similar water sources enabling poor farmers for pumping
water for irrigation and cultivation. The amount of energy
prompted due to the need for pumping systems that does not
given to the liquid is proportional to the velocity at the edge
use electricity as its power source in under developed area. or vane tip of the impeller. The faster the impeller revolves
This water system includes a Centrifugal pump operated by or the bigger the impeller is, then the higher will be the
pedal power. The pump assembly includes a housing in which velocity of the liquid at the outlet tip and the greater the
a foot pedals and a drive shaft rotates. It works on the energy imparted to the liquid.
principle of compression creating negative pressure in the Generally Humans are able to generate around 100 watts of
tube and this vacuum created lifts water from the sump. This power while riding the bicycle. However this power is
wasting due to our ignorance and lack of knowledge, but if
bicycle pedal operated pumps water at 15 to 20 litres per
we make use of we can able to power many electronic
minute from wells and bore holes up to 15 in feet depth. The gadgets. An alternator can be used for utilizing the energy
centrifugal pump is fixed on its stand in such a way that the generated by operator while riding. Small devices, small
bicycle wheel is in contact with the drum shaft of centrifugal electronic appliances, mobiles can be charged with this
pump. By pedalling the bicycle, the bicycle wheel rotates, power. This mechanism can also be used with bikes, cars and
thereby rotating the centrifugal pump which in turn exercise vehicles also. Riding bicycle is a best way of doing
discharges water from the sump.This system is not only free exercise as well as good source of power generation. The
user will be helping to stay fit too. The typical adult will burn
from pollution but also provide healthy exercise.Water
around 300 to 700 calories for a 30 minutes workout.
pumping through pedal power reduces the rising energy
cost.This system is designed as a portable one which can be
used for irrigation in various places. An Alternator is provided 2. BLOCK DIAGRAM
to store electric energy which can be used for other small
purposes
Key Words: Pedal, Centrifugal pump, Shaft, Alternator,
Pulley.

1. INTRODUCTION
Fig -1: Block Diagram of pedal operated water pump
The idea of water pumping through various means has been
in existence since the evolution of man. Pumping plays a very
pivotal role in the day to day existence of mankind and as a
result, different methods have invented over the years to
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3. Hardware Description 5. CONCLUSION

1) Bicycle Wheel:
The rear wheel of bicycle is used to transmit The human body has the potential to create an
power to the centrifugal pump through direct contact of enormous amount of energy if we are able to channel it in the
rear wheel and drum shaft of the pump. right way. One such alternative way of generating power is
presented in this paper. The bicycle powered water pump is a
very advantageous especially for rural areas. The rotating
2) Centrifugal pump: energy of the pedal of the bicycle can be used to pump the
It Is a Machine that imparts energy to a fluid. This water and generate power at small levels. It is a useful
energy infusion can cause a liquid to flow, rise to a higher machine where there is lack of power, also the cost is very low
level, or both. and it is easy to maintain and make.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3) Alternator:
An alternator is such a machine which converts
mechanical energy from a prime mover to a AC electric We are immensely grateful to our guide Prof. Tushar
power at specific voltage and current. Jawanjal (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering) for helping us to
solve the difficulties arises during the project work, and for
guiding us in our project work when we required.
4) Pulley:
In this system the pulley, which is connected to the REFERENCES
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The flow rate is calculated as follows;
V = Π2 (d/2)2 D
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Q=V×N
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Velocity of flow in the tube;

V = Discharge/Area
= 0.00012 / Π × (0.025/2)2
= 2.44 m/s

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