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A windmill-powered water pump
The IZ Southern Cross Windmill, manufactured by Southern Cross Industries, is a water pumping windmill which operates a reciprocating pump for potable water pumping and stock watering applications. Windmills are available varying sizes from 8 – 14 ft (2.5-7.5 m) in diameter suitable for water depths of up to 100 m.
Target SDGs
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Market Suggested Retail Price
$5,000.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Community
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Southern Cross, South Africa.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Kijito 2008 Windpump.
Manufacturing/Building Method
The IZ Southern Cross Windmill is manufactured in Southern Cross's manufacturing facility in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
The IZ Southern Cross Windmill can be ordered from and is distributed by Southern Cross.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Pump type
Wind powered pump
Power requirement (W)
None
Average flow rate (L/min at specific head)
84 L/min at 20 m
Maximum head (m)
40-100 m
Diameter (cm)
4-7.6 cm
Design Specifications
The Southern Cross IZ pattern windmills are made to 5 different sizes – 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft and 14 ft diameter of Wind wheel. The main benefits of the IZ Southern Cross Windmill include: Replaceable gearbox bearings without dismantling the mill engine. Completely enclosed, dust and weather proof engine. Strong tension arm windwheel with galvanised steel fans. Automatic oiling. Double reduced gears with machine cut teeth. All steel part heavily galvanised. The product specifications depend on the requirements of the site. For example: Boreholes tested for a yield of 84 L/min at a depth of 30 m where the site requires 15,000 L/day, requires a design of: 12 ft (3.7 m) windmill. 90 mm pump. 64 mm pipe. 16 mm pump rod.
Technical Support
Technical support is provided by Southern Cross. Troubleshooting problems is provided in the installation and maintenance manual for the IZ Southern Cross Windmill.
Replacement Components
The bearings for the gearbox are replaceable, without the need to dismantle the mill engine.
Lifecycle
The product can function for 50 years with maintenance.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The manufacturer performance targets include: Economical Environmentally friendly/Green energy Suitable for almost any terrain Easy to install and maintain
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
No hazards listed by the designer.
Complementary Technical Systems
The IZ Southern Cross Windmill can be applied to older Southern Cross towers or towers of any other make.
Academic Research and References
Baker, K., 2017, “From aesthetics to function, history to rarity: The significance of windmills“, 19th Australasian engineering heritage conference: Putting water to work: Steam power, river navigation and water supply. Mildura, VIC: Engineers Australia, pp. 20-35.
Cross – home (2023) Southern Cross Industries. Available here
Contact us Kijitowindpowerkenya.co.ke. Available here
Goal 6 Sdgs.un.org. Available here
The Southern Cross IZ pattern windmills are made to 5 different sizes. Available here
Installation manual available here
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
None
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