Hydraulic ram water pump, working model.

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(C)Properties of Heat and Matter - C+25: Fluid Dynamics

Hydraulic ram water pump. Working Model. The large upper funnel of the hydraulic ram is filled with water. First, valve 1 opens with valve 2 closed, then valve 2 opens with valve 1 closed. The resulting pumping action sends water up the top pipe to a higher level. FLUID DYNAMICS.
UCB Index: 
C+25+45
PIRA Index: 
2B60.60
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