Treadle Pump (PA Technology)

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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

Economics

Technology Development Level

Required Maintenance Technical Level

Required Infrastructure for Deployment

Required Resources during manufacture

Required Resources during operation

Deployment
Level

Deployment Capability and Potential

Requirements for Deployment

Relevance for Autonomy and Food Security