Muleshoe is a city in TX (Texas). Foot irrigation has been obsolescence over the past few years as power equipment has been developed in this state. Foot pump (TP) technology has been promoted by Enterprise Works in the world as an alternative to traditional rope and bucket irrigation. The aim is to increase production and income and reduce farmers' poverty. The saving of irrigation time and labor is the main attractive feature of the treadle pump for those who adopt it. The difference in net income between adopters and non-adopters was about $393 per hectare, with improvements in land and labor productivity. About 21% stopped using a foot pump due to a breakdown, while about 10% switched to an electric pump. Research shows that using a foot pump can reduce poverty. It is suggested that enhanced cooperation with local agencies, such as extension services, will improve the transfer of foot pump technology to farmers. 
After-sales service and maintenance training for farmers can reduce the waste of foot pumps. Pumps used for irrigation include centrifugal pumps, deep well turbo pumps, submersible pumps and propeller pumps. In fact, turbo pumps, submersible pumps, and propeller pumps are special forms of centrifugal pumps. However, their names are common in the industry. In this publication, the term centrifugal pump refers to any pump located above the surface of the water and using a suction line. Before choosing an irrigation pump, you should make a careful and complete inventory of the operating conditions of the pump. The checklist should include:
- Water sources (wells, rivers, ponds, etc.)
- Pumping rate required
- total tip
- total dynamic head
When it comes to the source of the water, you usually have no choice; it is either surface water or well water, and local geological and hydrological conditions will determine its availability. 
Foot Irrigation Pump And Power
Foot irrigation pump is a machine that human supplies its power. One of the most transformative technologies developed for the world's poor farmers is a water lifting device called a foot pump. It looks and functions very similar to the Stairmaster machines you find in the gym. But the $1-a-day farmers who use these devices aren't trying to lose weight. They try to get them. More than 850 million people are chronically hungry in the world today. Ironically, most of them live on farms, usually cultivating small plots in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. These farming families are starving because they have neither the resources to make their land productive enough to meet their food needs nor enough income to buy the food they need. For many of them, the missing ingredient is water. 
This is where the foot pump comes in. Without access to irrigation water, small farmers have to leave their land fallow, leaving them hungry and impoverished. Men and women, children and parents, often use foot pumps under colorful canopies to relieve the sun. In the original version of the pump, designed by Norwegian engineer Gunnar Barnes, the operator moved up and down on two rods (called pedals), which activated an air cylinder that drew water from a shallow well. The water then drains into irrigation ditches and flows through the fields, irrigating small pieces of rice and vegetables. With a total investment of around $35, some farmers can irrigate half an acre (0.2 hectares) during the dry season. Not only can they feed their families and escape the hunger trap, but they can also break out of the poverty trap by bringing more valuable vegetable crops to market. 
Foot Irrigation Pump And Power Equipment
Foot irrigation pumps are simple water elevators with no power equipment. The foot pump adopter doesn't have to do the hard work of the pedal forever. As they move up the income ladder, they will turn to labor-saving irrigation systems, possibly powered by diesel or solar power. With the extra time, women can start their own businesses. The girls will go to school. Freed from poverty and hunger, entrepreneurship will soar. scale farmers use human-powered water pumps in rural areas to boost crop yields above subsistence levels. Different designs use various biomechanical movements. One of the most popular and proven human water pump designs is the foot pump, which works with a stepping motion. A foot pump is an inexpensive and portable irrigation tool. 
According to the International Development Enterprise (IDE), foot pumps help Bangladeshi farmers increase their income by an average of $100 a year. This increase in profits allows farmers to invest in larger and more expensive irrigation machines, which further increases crop yields and helps boost financial stability. the pump's efficiency is comparable to commercially available Xylem and Money Maker treadle pumps. (name of two brands) Detailed efficiency data for these floor pumps are not available, so accurate comparisons cannot be made so far. In our experiments, we collected efficiency data from Xylem and Money Maker treadle pumps and compared it to McKay's data on the prototype Buffalo pump. By comparing the efficiency of the Buffalo pump to commercially available Xylem and Money Maker pumps, we can assess the prototype's potential for success as a low-cost tool for small-scale irrigation. 
Foot Irrigation Pump And Power Muleshoe Tx
some cities in America such as Muleshoe, Texas (TX) no longer use foot irrigation pumps as they have access to different power sources such as electricity, solar, and diesel. Solar water pumps work the same way as other water pumps, but they use solar energy as the power source. Solar pumps include:
- One or more solar panels (the size of the PV system depends on the size of the pump, the amount of water required, the vertical lift, and the solar irradiance available)
- pump set
- Some have a controller or an inverter, depending on whether the pump set requires AC or DC power
- Sometimes also includes a battery that can be used as a backup power source to regulate water flow when clouds or the sun are low
The idea of using the sun's energy as a resource has been around since records began. The first recorded solar pumping system was developed in the 19th century. This is the result of technological developments that directly convert solar energy into other forms of energy. In these early pumps, solar energy was used in steam engines, where the sun-heated water produced steam. These steam engines powered printing presses, stills, ovens, and water pumps and began to revolutionize the mechanization of many labor-intensive tasks. As these steam pumps gained attention in the 19th and 20th centuries, a parallel line of the invention is emerging - solar photovoltaic (PV), harnessing the power of the sun to generate electricity directly. Initially, solar photovoltaics were very inefficient and contained rare materials, which made the cost very high. In the 1960s, it cost around $1,000 a watt! A major breakthrough in the semiconductor industry in the 1970s started an exciting trend that continues to this day: increased panel efficiency (higher power per square meter) and rapidly falling costs. Today, most solar-powered water pumps are powered by photovoltaic solar panels, and technology continues to improve so that more powerful water pumps can be powered by smaller, cheaper solar panels. No more solar panels for the rich. 
Foot Irrigation Pump Battery
There is no battery needed to be used for the foot irrigation pump as this pump work with human motion energy but batteries can be used in some other types of pumps. RPS systems operate most efficiently using only solar power. Although adding a battery makes sense for some customers (especially with low GPM wells and domestic water pressure), where possible our engineers recommend pumping more water into the storage tank for overnight stays. Use batteries instead of adding expense and complexity. RPS Controller When set to BAT mode, the solar panel charges the battery and the pump uses battery power instead of direct solar power. (Controller power light is flashing) There is a PWM solar charge controller inside the pump controller which facilitates charging, prevents overcharging, and prevents the battery from discharging to damaging levels. It should be noted that during charging some of the power and voltage are lost, resulting in a 15% to 25% reduction in pumping efficiency. These drops are greater for deeper wells and higher falls. The battery must be a deep cycle battery and not a standard car battery. Deep cycle batteries are designed to provide a much lower sustained discharge than regular car batteries and are often sold as "marine" or "RV" batteries. Lead-acid batteries are the cheapest and easiest to find deep cycle batteries. Most customers believe that lithium-ion batteries are still too expensive. AGM batteries are an increasingly popular option. If you add batteries to draw more water than a solar day, you will need to increase the number of solar panels in your system. Add solar panels in parallel to maintain the same voltage as the controller. More batteries can also be added for greater total storage capacity, as long as they are added in parallel at the same voltage. The battery voltage should be the same as the solar panel voltage. 
Foot Irrigation Pump Battery Backup
Foot irrigation pumps are easy to use and you can carry them to the place you want to use them. Due to this fact, no battery backup is needed. If your primary pump fails due to power outage, mechanical failure, or overuse, the battery backup is used to supplement the primary pump, giving you hours of protection extra against water damage. When the main pump couldn't keep up and the water in the pit rose during a storm, the backup sump pump kicked in. You can essentially double your pumping power with a spare pump. If you are away from home and your electricity goes out during a thunderstorm, you should rest easy; in this article, learn how to properly back up your sump pump. There are two types of battery powered sump pumps - DC (battery) and AC/DC. When AC power is interrupted or the pump fails, the battery backup system switches to DC battery power. However, when the power is on, some pumps can run directly on AC wall power without draining the battery. Devices that run on direct current only consume battery power. In some cases, you need to decide which type of battery to choose for your sump pump. There are deep-cycle "maintenance-free" batteries, usually sold as marine or solar cells, and lead-acid batteries, also known as "wet" batteries. You will find the most commonly used wet batteries in your vehicle. These batteries require you to occasionally add distilled water to keep the lead from drying out and thus prevent premature damage. The maintenance-free battery is completely sealed and you can set it and forget it. 
Foot Irrigation Pump And Motor
the foot irrigation pump elevates water by its cylinders. It means there is no motor in this water elevator. In the type of pumps that a motor is used, you need to couple it with the pump part. Coupling selection is one of the most critical parts when selecting a new pump. As with everything else in a pump, choosing the right coupling for an application can positively or negatively impact pump life. These different types of couplings are important components to ensure the most efficient operation of pumping equipment. There are three types of coupling.
- Rigid coupling
- elastic coupling
- Magnetic coupling
Rigid coupling As their name suggests, rigid couplings connect the pump and motor shafts very tightly, allowing them to transfer more power to the pump than an equivalent-sized elastic coupling. They also benefit from simpler and more economical designs. However, rigid couplings cannot handle any shaft misalignment without high stress on bearings and seals, as they cannot absorb vibrations from pump operation or thermal expansion. 
Vertical clip coupling Vertical clamp couplings adjust pump runout to maximize seal and bearing life are rigid couplings. These rigid couplings are designed for vertical pumps requiring adjustable pump lift. These couplings allow the user to easily change the position on the shaft and the amount of lift of the pump rotor. Flexible couplings Unlike rigid couplings, flexible couplings can accommodate certain movements, such as vibration and thermal expansion, without damage. This makes them ideal for applications where there is some misalignment between the drive and pump shafts. Since they absorb vibrations well, they can also be used to reduce excessive operating noise. These advantages lead to more complex and expensive designs. However, maintenance costs can be saved in the long term because the elastic coupling protects the shaft and bearings from damage and premature wear.