DON HONORIO VENTURA STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Architecture

Bacolor, Pampanga

Pedal Powered Water Pump

A Research Proposal Submitted to the College of Engineering and Architecture

Don Honorio Ventura State University

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for

Methods of Research (MERES 323)

By:

Bisda, Limuel S.

Bognot, Lourence C.

Cortez, Ryan B.

Dabu, Andrea

Gatbonton, Ivan D.

Laxamana, Pjay G.

Mallari, Jenina Q.

Samonte, Jem M.

Santiago, Ryan B.

Vicente, Alnira P.

To:

Engr. Angelito T. Gaza

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 Table of Content

Introduction

Review of Related Literature

Statement of the Problem

Theoretical and Conceptual Framework

Proposed Methodology

Preliminary result

Schedule of Activities

References

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Chapter I

THE PROBLEM AND THE BACKGROUND

Introduction

Farmers nowadays are struggling to figure out how they can survive to sustain their farm.
We all know that it is hard to produce water in some irrigation systems, especially in tropical
countries. There are a lot of farmers that are struggling with how they can get enough water for
their farms. Large-scale farmers have their own irrigation system by using centrifugal pumps.
They use mechanical engines to be able to pump large quantities of water for their own
irrigation. Small-scale farmers rely on the irrigation project from the government, but not all
small-scale farmers are benefiting from this project. Other small-scale farmers are also having a
problem with a lack of irrigation for their crops.

The idea of water pumping through various means has been in existence since the
evolution of man. The first ever pump people used was a wooden lever next to a water bank, like
a river, with a counter weight at one end and a bucket at the other. Pumping plays a very pivotal
role in the day-to-day existence of mankind, and as a result, different methods have been
invented over the years to pump or displace water. The supply of water has been a very critical
issue, mostly affecting the rural areas.  (A.Talatule, et.al. 2017).

Farmers were having an economic problem with the prices of petroleum products.
Because of the war that happened between Russia and Ukraine, the UN and the United States
imposed sanctions against Russia. The penalties include removing Russia from the international
financial system and restricting Russia’s ability to export its products. Russia is a top producer of
oil and gas globally, which means there is less fuel available on the worldwide market. In recent
weeks, oil and gas prices in the Philippines, where I live, have skyrocketed. In some instances,
prices have risen by more than 50%. Long lines at gas stations have become common.(D.K.
Roxas-Chua, 2022)

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 As a result of the gas crisis, the Researchers came up with the idea of a "pedal-powered
water pump". It is a machine that is capable of pumping water without using a gas-powered
machine. It is a bicycle connected to a centrifugal pump using a belt.

Review of Related Literature

Pedal Powered Water Pump

Under developed areas struggle to acquire water for their necessities, and water in remote areas
is hard to get. People from remote areas bore holes to make wells that they can use to get their
water from. Water that is used for irrigation and water to drink. Using only a pulley to pull the
water up the well, others used pumps that use diesel to fuel the pump to power it on. With the
rising cost of diesel nowadays, people from under developed areas can't afford to buy diesel for
them to use the pump that pulls water out of the well and using a pulley puts too much effort in
the body, acquiring water from the well that is 23 feet in depth  or more only to get a gallon of
water everyday (A. Lakshumu N., 2016).

The idea of pumping water by various means has existed since the evolution of humans.
Pumping plays a very central role in human daily life, and, as a result, various methods for
pumping or replacing water have been invented for many years. Water supply was a very
important issue and mainly affected rural areas. Pumps help to pump water from rivers, ponds,
wells, and similar sources of water, allowing poor farmers to pump water for irrigation and
crops.

Pump

A pump is a device that lifts and transfers liquid at the expense of power consumption. A
machine for lifting, transporting, and moving various liquids, or a device that converts
mechanical energy into liquid potential and kinematic energy. The pump sufficiently increases
the pressure energy of the fluid  to move the fluid to a higher altitude. Pumps is used in fields
such as agriculture and irrigation works, municipal water works and drainage systems,
condensing water, condensate, boiler feed, sump drain and other services in a steam power plant,
hydraulic control systems, oil pumping, transfer of raw materials, materials in manufacture and
the finished products in industry etc (A. Lakshumu N., 2016).

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Pumps are the industry's flagship product and are used in different applications in different
industries. Industrial pumps are used in the petroleum and gas, petrochemical, food and
beverage, and chemical processing industries. The simplest pumps help move liquids or air from
one place to another. The hydraulic pump helps move fluid through many components such as
engines and cylinders. These components are then pressurized and use valves to control the flow
of liquid. These are a necessary part of many industries.

Centrifugal Pump

Centrifugal pumps are mechanical devices designed to move liquids by transferring rotational
energy from one or more drive rotors, called impellers. The fluid enters the impeller, which
rotates rapidly  along its axis, and is ejected by centrifugal force along its circumference through
the tip of the impeller blade. Centrifugal pump design are very simple. The two main parts of the
pump are the impeller and the diffuser. The only moving part, the impeller, is mounted on the
shaft and driven by a motor. Impellers are usually made of bronze, polycarbonate, cast iron,
stainless steel, and other materials. The diffuser (also known as the volute) houses the impeller,
traps water and keeps it away from the impeller.

Water enters the center (eye) of the impeller and exits the impeller using centrifugal force. When
water comes out of the eye, it creates low-pressure on the impeller and more water flows into the
eye because of atmospheric pressure and centrifugal force. The velocity occurs when water flows
through the impeller and spins at high speed. The speed of water is collected through a diffuser
and converted into pressure through a specially designed passage. This passage directs the flow
to the outlet of the pump, or to the nearest impeller if the pump has a multis-stage configuration. 

The pressure generated by the pump  is directly related to the diameter of the impeller, the
number of impellers, the size of the impeller eye, and the shaft speed. The capacity is determined
by the exit width of the impeller. Head and capacity are the main factors that affect the
horsepower size of the motor  used. The more  water you pump, the more energy you need
(Kumar N., 2015)

Pedal power

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History shows that human energy was generally applied using the hands, arms, and back. With a
few exceptions, only with the invention of the sliding seat rowing shell, especially the bicycle,
the legs were considered the "normal" way for human muscle tissue to develop strength (David,
1987). 

The rotary motion of pedaling has been a frequent companion to human history: the bow, the
hand crank, the tread wheel, and many other contraptions, all these had life applications (Imad
B.,2013). Foot pedaling power is one of the most efficient ways to use human power. The
efficiency of foot pedaling, the power it produces, and its ease of use are the reasons why foot
pedaling power is so widely used in human transportation. Pedal power can be used for myriad
of applications that require power (which may not be available) or hand power (which requires
more effort). It shows that human power can be achieved with pumping. Cycling is an effective
and especially ergonomic method that powers the pump (Rajesh et al., 2012). Wells and bore
wells are very deep, and manually pumping water can be tedious and tiring. Pedal pumps can be
used in such locations. Also, at higher levels, it can be used for irrigation and drinking water
purposes. You need an electric pump to pump more water, but if electricity isn't available, a
pedal-operated water pump can be very helpful (Tiwari et al., 2011).

Low Cost

Based on the study of , Talatule, A., Bhonde, A., Khedkar, A., Gaigowal, A., Kolhe, A., &
Jawanjal, T. (2017, February).The demand for pumping systems without an electrical power
source in less developed areas led to its development. A centrifugal pump is part of this water
system, and it is pedal-powered. The foot pedals and driving shaft of the pump assembly are
housed in a housing. It operates on the idea that compression creates a vacuum in the tube, which
pulls water out of the sump. Pedal Powered Water Pump  has a low maintenance and can provide
an excellent quality of service especially on isolated area where electricity is inaccessible.
Centrifugal pump is a kinetic device and it adds energy to the liquid that is being pumped. Those
who cannot afford an electric motor can now use pedal to operate a centrifugal pump. It's
concept is to have a simple water pump that is easy to use and easy to repair using basic tools.
Not only it can provide water, it can also help people to exercise and strengthen their body. Since
it requires less effort,we can use mechanical energy to pump water.

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Accessible 

Since it do not depend on electricity, anyone can access it and get enough water.  And it
introduce an alternative way of pumping water through pedaling. Pedaling produces the Kinetic
energy of the gear in terms of velocity ratio, which can be used to power small powered devices.
This study also discusses the numerous applications that could make use of this power. Bicyclists
in the village will stand to gain the most from this(.M. Jawahar , G. Venkanna, B.
Sandeep.,2014)

 Statement of the Problem

Most of the farmers in Philippines experienced a shortage of water to supply for their farms. In
order to keep farms operating, farmers today struggle to find a means of subsistence. Some
irrigation systems, have difficulties in providing water. This research main problem is to
determine and how this human-powered pump that is easy to build, inexpensive, and efficient for
usage in remote locations will be beneficial.

Conceptual Framework

Figure 1

Independent Variable
Mediated Variable
Energy used to operate Dependent Variable
prototype Prototype/ model
 Durability
Mechanical through  Efficiency
manpower  Capacity

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The working principle of a water pump mainly depends upon the positive displacement principle
as well as kinetic energy to push the water. Other pumps use AC power otherwise DC power for
energizing the motor of the water pump whereas others can be energized other kinds of drivers
like gasoline engines otherwise diesel but our pumps is different because of man power pump it
is convenient for today because of high price of gasoline and diesel for nowadays

Proposed Methodology

Both experimental and quantitative type of research will be used. In this design, it will involve
construction of problems and hypothesis, and analyzing data collected. There will be trials if
there will be prototype to held into the study. The power generated by pedaling will be
transferred to the rear sprocket just like how it is in a bicycle via chain ride. The rear sprocket is
connected to pulley, which is connected to another pulley on the same shaft & axes. The power
generated is being supplied to the rear sprocket then to the pulleys mounted on the same shaft.
And the power of the shaft will be transferred to the pump.

Preliminary Result

The work aimed to investigate the major problem of the research, which is how to improve
pedal-powered water pump machines and provide a low-cost solution for producing groundwater
with less effort. This study will assist the researcher and future researchers in identifying and
improving pedal-powered water pumps for rural use. Pumping power water has been used in
basic needs of our farmers who work every day to provide a good production of rice that we eat
on a daily basis since the evolution of man. Pumping has played an important role in the day-to-
day existence of mankind for many years, ranging from a man-powered operated one to an
efficient one. Pumping has played an important role in the daily lives of people for many years,
ranging from a man-powered operated one to an efficient one. This study will demonstrate the
need for a more convenient machine to reduce work and give some Filipino workers more time.

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This study includes a design for a pedal-powered water pump. This pump can also provide clean
drinking water that is free of pollution, which can help to reduce the rising energy costs
associated with traditional water pumps. The human body has the ability to generate enormous
amounts of energy if we can channel it properly. This paper presents one such alternative method
of generating power. Where there is a lack of power, the power pump is a useful machine.

Schedule of Activities

Start Date End Date Duration

Introduction 05/24/22 05/27/22 4

Review of Related 06/07/22 06/21/22 15

Literature

Problem Statement 05/24/22 05/25/22 2

Theoretical and 06/07/22 06/10/22 4

Conceptual
Framework

Proposed 06/28/22 06/30/22 3

Methodology

Preliminary Results 06/30/22 07/01/22 2

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