How Hand Pumps Work (hydraulic water pump)
Understanding the Mechanics and History of Hand Pumps
- Hand Pumps
- Water Pumps
- Rural Development
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Course Duration
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Course Level
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Description
This course explores the mechanics, components, and historical significance of hand pumps. Hand pumps are a type of human-operated positive displacement pump, commonly used in rural areas without piped water connections.
Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the design, operation, and maintenance of hand pumps, along with their role in historical public health contexts, including the story of John Snow and the cholera outbreak in London.
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What you will learn in this course
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The basic design and robust nature of hand pumps.
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Operational mechanics of hand pumps, demonstrating how they function as a positive displacement pump.
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The connection between hand pumps and the origins of epidemiology, highlighted by the cholera studies of John Snow.
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Key components of a hand pump, including the suction inlet, piston assembly, and discharge pipe.
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Historical development of hand pumps and their cultural significance.
Who this course is for:
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Students and professionals in environmental science, public health, and mechanical engineering.
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Community workers and NGO staff involved in rural development and water projects.
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Historians and enthusiasts interested in the evolution of public health measures.
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Anyone interested in sustainable technologies and their applications in off-grid living.
Curriculum
3 lessons
37 minutes
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How Hand Pumps Work1 lesson
16:18
How Hand Pumps Work
16:18
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Final Thoughts2 lessons
00:24
Final Thoughts
00:24
Quiz
Quiz 8
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Course Duration
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Course Level
Intermediate -
Language
English -
Access on all devices
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Quiz