Summary of Bomba de ariete

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The video provides an overview of the water pump known as the bomba de ariete. This type of pump uses the energy of kinetic energy to move water from a higher to a lower elevation. The potential energy of the water in the reservoir is converted into kinetic energy in the bomb, and thanks to a pendulum system, part of the water is impulsively propelled to a higher elevation in a point of discharge.

• 00:00:00 A bomba de ariete is a type of water pump that uses the energy of kinetic energy to move water from a higher to a lower elevation. The potential energy of the water in the reservoir is converted into kinetic energy in the bomb, and thanks to a pendulum system, part of the water is impulsively propelled to a higher elevation in a point of discharge. Only a part of the fluid is propelled, the rest is returned to the ground or river. The percentage of water propelled relative to the total water depends on the height relative to the water source, the bomb, and the point of discharge. This type of bomb is suitable for places without access to any other type of engine. Now we'll study the parts of a bomba de ariete in more detail. In the point 1 we have the source of water that is a continuous stream of water that is usually a river. The water discharged by the bomb can also be a reservoir that is large enough to be manufactured out of plastic or concrete. In point 2 we have the water supply pipe, which is a long and rigid pipe that connects the reservoir with the bomb. By this pipe the fluid is accelerating, to reach the bomb with a certain velocity. Besides propagating several waves of shock
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the basic workings of a water pump, focusing specifically on the bomba de ariete (water pump). This type of pump is used to drive water through a canal or pipe by use of an impeller. The impeller is powered by an electric motor and works by moving the water against the flow of the water in the canal or pipe. When the water pressure in the canal or pipe is equal on both sides of the válvula de no retorno (válvula that blocks the return flow of water), the válvula de no retorno closes, cutting off the water flow, and the pressure that has been buildup in the air chamber is transmitted to the water that is being lifted by the elevación (elevation) pipe. After a few seconds, the pressure in the válvula de no retorno continues to decrease until the válvula de choque (valve that controls the pressure in the air chamber) opens due to the weight of the key, and water starts flowing again from it. This process repeats itself continuously until the pump is stopped by the user voluntarily closing the key valve. One of the benefits of using a water pump like this is that it has no energy cost