A simplified superheating Rankine pump with possible application in irrigation

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simplified superheating Rankine pump designed for cost-effective, low-maintenance irrigation, utilizing solar energy, and demonstrated through experimental implementation with electrical superheating.

Contribution

It presents a new simplified design of a superheating Rankine pump suitable for irrigation, emphasizing ease of understanding, low cost, and solar energy utilization.

Findings

Experimental implementation demonstrated functionality.

Pump can operate using solar energy.

Potential for low-cost, reliable irrigation applications.

Abstract

In this paper a simplified superheating Rankine pump is presented. For an easy understanding and study of its functioning principle, the pump has been experimentally implemented, with superheating obtained by an electrical resistance. The pump can be adapted to serve as a reliable and cheap irrigation pump, having reduced maintenance and operating costs, and consuming clean energy (concentrate solar energy).