Energy options for low-lift irrigation pumps in developing countries: the case of Bangladesh and Egypt

Birch Dr. and J. R. Rydzewski

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: ILO pub-wep pub. Working paper exploring alternative energy sources for power generation and mechanization of low-lift irrigation pumps in Bangladesh and Egypt - compares usage and costs of man and animal powered pumps, engine and electric powered pumps, and pumps driven by water, wind power and solar energy. Graphs, illustrations, references and statistical tables.

Keywords: energy source; power generation; mechanization; irrigation; pump; cost; engine; electric power; water; wind power; solar energy.; statistical table; source d'énergie; production d'énergie; mécanisation; irrigation; pompe; fuente de energía; producción de energía; mecanización; riego; bomba; coût; moteur; énergie électrique; eau; énergie éolienne; énergie solaire; tableau statistique; costo; motor; energía eléctrica; agua; energía eólica; energía solar; cuadros estadísticos (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 149 P. pages
Date: 1980
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Published in World Employment Programme Research working paper. WEP 2-22, Technology and Employment Programme

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