Pumps may be required to draw water from the ground or deliver
water to holding storages and drinking troughs. In areas
where artesian pressure is sufficient pumps may not be
required. Traditional pumping systems such as windmills
require on-going maintenance and may be difficult to access, due to
distance, on a regular basis to check performance. Many types
of pumps are available on the market.
The most common pumps that will have application to pastoral
reticulation include:
- centrifugal;
- jet (shallow and deep well pumps);
- submersible borehole pumps;
- helical rotor pumps;
- piston pumps.
Ideally, water reticulation to troughs would be via gravity from
a holding storage. This would eliminate the need for
continuous pumping. Alternatively pumping directly to troughs
can be undertaken using a pressure unit, with a gravity standby
holding tank available in case of pump failure. This tank
should be kept full and have sufficient water available (e.g. at
least one day supply). If no gravity holding tank is
available then a backup pump should be provided.
Pumps will be selected based on pressure required and
discharge. These operating conditions will also dictate the
power required. Some pumps will be more efficient than others
for the same operating conditions. This will reduce energy
costs.
The main forms of pumps power available include:
- electric;
- petrol/diesel;
- wind;
- solar
How to plan a renewable energy pumping system - Research
Institute for Sustainable Energy
http://www.rise.org.au/info/Applic/index.html
Fact sheets on windmill and pump information/troubleshooting
http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/factsheets/groups.php?group=Pumping
Further information on pumps available in Review of Water Reticulation Equipment for
Rangelands pastoral Applications Review compiled by Ralph
William UniSA (information on this page extracted from review)
Follow the links below to the websites of project
partners specialising in pumps (select
heading for link to partner website):
An Australian Manufacturer of solar and general pumping
equipment, Mono pumps supplies the rural sector throughout
Australia and exports all over the world. Mono pumps have over
19 years experience in the solar pumping market supplying
submersible borehole, surface and floating systems and line shaft
borehole systems through a comprehensive dealer network.
The SQFlex water supply systems for remote locations is provided
by Grundfos. The SQFlex is available in several power supply
combinations. It is easy to install, use and maintain.
Aqua Pumping & Solar
Delivers and supplies cost effective sustainable
solar pumping, power, water purification and hot water
systems. Authorised dealers of Grundfos pumps, Aqua Pumping &
Solar have installed hundreds of systems throughout Queensland.
contact: rob.e@aquasolar.com.au
Based in Port Lincoln and offering the South Australian West
Coast, Gawler Rnages and Central Eyre Peninsula a unique and
efficient Windmill and pump repiar, sales and service centre.
Utilising a fully equipped machine shop and specialised field
service units they are able to supply and service windmill &
pump requirements. Authorised dealer of Mono Pumps,
Apex valves, Iplex pipelines, Hansen fittings
and Poly Pro rods.
Provides professional installation of all the products it
sells. From the simplest domestic rainwater tank installation to
design, engineering, supply and installation of a complete town
water supply or station stock water system. Licensed electrical
contractors and can supply compete solution for power and water
needs.
