EMPOWERING WATER ACCESS THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING: A RAM PUMP SYSTEM FOR BARANGAY TUBTUBON, SIBULAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL, PHILIPPINES

Abstract

This study explores the development and implementation of a hydraulic ram pump to provide sustainable water access to elevated areas without electricity consumption. The ram pump utilizes the kinetic energy of flowing water to transport a portion of it to a higher elevation, eliminating the need for electrical or fuel-based power sources. Using data from Clemson University’s Table, the research confirmed that the required water output exceeded the daily water demand of the residents, validating the suitability of a 1 ¼-inch drive pipe diameter. A measured distance of 10.3 meters from the water source to the pump location, combined with a 30-meter delivery pipe to the header tank, ensured optimal system efficiency. Water is then stored in the tank before being accessed through a communal faucet 130 meters away, serving five households. Evaluation results indicate that Barangay Tubtubon residents rated the project as “Highly Substantial” (4.80 out of 5), underscoring its significant impact on their daily water needs.