And today, we are going to be learning about the incredible invention known as the hydraulic ram. Have you ever heard of it? It’s a nifty contraption that allows us to use water pressure to accomplish fascinating stuff. Let’s learn about what it does and how it benefits us every day.
The hydraulic ram is a water-powered pumping machine that takes the place of more-power-hungry methods for lifting water uphill. Isn't that amazing? It siphons energy from the flow of water and puts it to use shoving a lesser volume to a higher altitude. It is these features which make the hydraulic ram unique.
Water under pressure is a powerful force which can assist us in doing work. This pressure is used in the hydraulic ram to pump water to higher locations. This has great implications for communities in which there is no electricity as the hydraulic ram works solely on flowing water energy.
There are a great number of useful purposes to which the hydraulic ram can be applied. A major use is in systems for supplying water. It can help transport water to remote locations that are difficult to access with conventional pumps. The hydraulic ram can also work in renewable energy systems, like hydropower plants, where it plays a role in transforming the flow of water into electric power.
A wonderful feature of the hydraulic ram, is that it is extremely efficient, reliable and low maintenance. Once it has been established, it can hum along with minimal effort. That would hardly lessen its status as a brilliant and a green solution for pumping water — and generating energy — in remote areas.
The hydraulic ram is vintage tech, known to have been used in ancient civilizations. It has evolved in the past and has been applied to modern systems such as aqueducts and irrigation. Since it remains such an effective machine, it is one of the most useful tools still in use today.