Low-Cost Water Pump Design/Testing to Serve Rural Villages (Semester Unknown) IPRO 323: Low-Cost Water Pump DesignTesting to Serve Rural Villages IPRO 323 Final Presentation Sp08

Abstract

The objective of IRPO 323 is to find and optimize a system to deliver drinkable water to communities that do not have easy access to water. Mainly in locating a water source accessible to the region based on geographical limitations. From there, creation of a system to draw out the water in order to meet the demands of the people based on their lifestyle. The system has to be easy to maintain, fulfill the water requirement, and is cost effective in the life of the design. However, in order to fully understand the system and its limitations a test model will be used. In order to accomplish this project in a timely manner each individual will have to learn, develop, and apply interpersonal skills, research methods, and coordination. The set objectives, therefore, are:  Evaluate water sources and water demands of the target community  Design a system for this community  Research products and costs for system components  Create a test model to better understand the system componentsSponsorship: US Environmental Protection Agency, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) and Stuart GrantsDeliverable