Agriculture
September 19, 2023
India Mark II Handpump
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Mechanical Engineering Research & Development Organization (MERADO)
Updated on October 8, 2018
·Created on October 8, 2018
Waterpoint Data Transmitter for remote monitoring of hand pumpĀ usage and groundwater level
The Smart HandpumpĀ prototype is a Waterpoint Data Transmitter (WDT) that houses aĀ anĀ accelerometer, a microprocessor and GSM transmitter in the handle so usage and groundwater levels can be monitored remotely.
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
UNICEF, government, enterprise and local communities. Research funded by:
Manufacturing/Building Method
Unknown - Waiting for answer from manufacturer
Intellectural Property Type
Other
User Provision Model
Unknown - Waiting for answer from manufacturer
Distributions to Date Status
3 pumps Lusaka, Zambia
Design Specifications
Smart Handpump has anĀ accelerometer, microprocessor and GSM transmitter installed inside the handle of the pump. The accelerometer measures the motion of the handle, the microprocessor calculates the volume of water pumped, and the transmitter sends out a regular SMS containing data on pump handle movement to be stored in a central database.
Technical Support
Unknown
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Unknown
Vetted Performance Status
Research in Lusaka region, Ghana, concludeĀ that the real-time monitoring of rural handpump functionality is possible.
Safety
Unknown
Complementary Technical Systems
N/A
Academic Research and References
Compliance with regulations
Unknown - Waiting for answer from manufacturer
Other Information
5. Distributed Monitoring of Shallow Aquifer Level using Community Hanpumps| September 2015 | Briefing Note | Patrick Thomson, Heloise Greef, Farah Colchester, Dr David Cilfton and Dr Rob Hope. 6. From Rights to Results in Rural Water Services - Evidence from Kyuso, KenyaĀ | March 2014 | Dr Rob Hope, Patrick Thomson, Johanna Koehler, Dr Tim Foster and Mike Thomas.
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