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| Volanta Pump
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☐ Energy Efficiency
☑ Renewable Energy
☐ Alternative Methodology
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| Description
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The Volanta Pump, created DGIS in co-operation with by Jansen Venneboer B.V., is a reciprocating pump driven by a large flywheel for medium to very deep wells. It uses a retractable cylinder and a seal-less stainless steel piston. A crank and a connecting rod convert the rotary motion into a reciprocating action, which is transmitted to the plunger via stainless steel pump rods. The crankshaft and the flywheel run on ball bearings mounted on a plate that can be fixed to a steel or concrete pedestal. The cylinder is of glass fibre reinforced plastic with a close-fitting seal-less stainless steel plunger. The complete cylinder can be lifted from the well by the threaded pump rods, without removing the PVC-U rising main. The stroke is adjustable to reduce the effort needed at deep installations.
It is designed for heavy-duty use and the maximum recommended installation depth is 50 m.
The Volanta Pump is not in the public domain and information can be asked from the manufacturer. The Volanta Pump is fully corrosion resistant. It is rather difficult to install and it needs extensive masonry work. Regular maintenance is easy so that communities can care for the pumps.
Source: http://akvopedia.org/wiki/Afripump_/_Blue_pump
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| Additional information / Comments
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No comments.
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| Internal Reference
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| Additional Links
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http://www.practica.org/products/pumps/volanta-pump/
http://img.modernghana.com/images/content/report_content/JV%20AFRiPUMP%20article.pdf
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