Design and construction of a motorcycle and solar powered, water pumping, treatment and irrigation.

Abstract

This paper begins with an overview of the origin, magnitude, geographical distribution and health consequences of consumption of mercury contaminated water around the world and particularly in Namukome village in Busia district. Access to healthy, safe, and reliable drinking water is often limited amidst people living in developing countries. Water pollution from industrial waste, agricultural chemicals, animal waste, and poor sanitation results in sickness, disease and death. Since developing countries also tend to be poor, its’ people need low-cost, easy-to-use and easily accessible water treatment methods. This study is designed to investigate the effectiveness of a motorcycle and solar powered water pumping, treatment and irrigation system for potable water use and taking into consideration a house hold of five people and small field rice irrigation farm. It consists of a water treatment, pumping and irrigation system. Design of the various parts of the water treatment, pumping and irrigation system was done using the relevant formulas and equations. The overall system is designed to be small and light.