BBC World Challenge 2010 - The only way is Up!

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BBC World Challenge 2010



"The only way is Up!"
Philippines

It's baffling how some inventions fail to achieve a tipping point. The hydraulic ram pump - which has been around for a couple of centuries. falls into this category. The Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation Inc. (AIDFI) is determined to see the ram pump finally come into its own. Using the power of a river's flow to literally push water uphill without any other energy input, it's proving to be a boon for poor villagers living in mountainous regions.

The ram pump can save both hours of back-breaking work carrying water and cash where expensive water pumps are replaced. AIDFI has introduced the ram pump to over 170 upland villages, and has plans to spread the benefits far and wide among poor communities.

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[johnny22aa]

Truly there are blessed individuals who selflessly gave our much needed help!

[Tirong-say]

I think with the appropriate gear ratio,
and minimizing friction losses such would work out.
It's quite fascinating when science do really work where it is intended to
towards the welfare of humanity.

[calibre]

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