Treadle Pump (PA Technology)

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Last modified by Axel Heinemann on 2014-12-16. This is a wiki so please feel free to update information by clicking on "Edit with form". | Printable version

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Name of technology example:		Type
Treadle Pump		☐ Energy Efficiency ☑ Renewable Energy ☐ Alternative Methodology

Description	A treadle pump is a human-powered suction pump that sits on top of a well and is used for irrigation. It is designed to lift water from a depth of seven metres or less. The pumping is activated by stepping up and down on a treadle, which are levers, which drive pistons, creating cylinder suction that draws groundwater to the surface. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadle_pump
Technology for the Application of	☐ Solar ☐ Biomass ☐ Biofuel ☐ Biogas ☐ Wind ☐ Geo-Thermal ☐ Hydro ☐ Energy Efficiency ☑ Other: Animal or human power
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Steps	☐ Mechanization ☐ Efficiency of Operation ☐ Processing ☑ Transportation ☐ Controlled Atmosphere ☐ Controlled Temperature ☐ Mechanical Sorting ☐ Preservation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities	☐ Grinding ☐ Hauling and conveying ☐ Sorting ☐ Seedbed Preparation ☐ Milling ☐ Tearing ☐ Planting ☑ Washing ☐ Mixing ☑ Pumping ☐ Heating ☐ Drying ☑ Irrigation ☐ Cooling ☐ Animal feeding ☐ Fertilizing ☐ Venting ☐ Animal health and Welfare ☐ Pest Management ☐ Lighting ☐ Packing and branding ☐ Cutting ☐ Sanitation ☐ Other: /
Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups	☑ Cereals ☑ Fruits and vegetables ☑ Nuts and berries ☑ Forage ☑ Dairy products ☑ Meat products ☑ Oil Seeds ☑ Roots and Tubers ☑ Eggs ☑ Pulses ☑ Fiber Crops ☐ Forestry ☑ Sugars ☑ Stimulants ☑ Spices ☐ Other: /
Region & Country of Development	N/A ☐ Africa ☐ South Asia ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☐ Europe & Central Asia ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☐ North America ☑ N/A: Region of development cannot be named
Region & Country of Current Deployment	Region ☑ Africa - Kenya, Tanzania ☑ South Asia - India ☐ East Asia & The Pacific ☐ Europe & Central Asia ☐ Latin America & The Caribbean ☐ Middle East & North Africa ☐ North America ☐ N/A: /
Region & Country of Potential Deployment	Worldwide ☑ Africa ☑ South Asia ☑ East Asia & The Pacific ☑ Europe & Central Asia ☑ Latin America & The Caribbean ☑ Middle East & North Africa ☑ North America ☐ N/A: /
Manufacturers	http://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/treadle-pump.html
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Additional information / Comments	No comments.
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Additional Links	http://www.appropedia.org/Treadle_pumps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadle_pump http://practicalaction.org/human-powered-handpumps-for-water-lifting http://practicalaction.org/human-animal-powered-water-lifters-for-irrigation-1 http://practicalaction.org/page/3771 https://practicalaction.org/treadle-pumps-2 http://www.ideorg.org/OurTechnologies/TreadlePump.aspx# http://www.kickstart.org/news/KickStart_B2B_BrochureJan09.pdf

"Renewable Energy," is not in the list (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Alternative Methodology) of allowed values for the "PAT Type" property.