Solar Wind Pump

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This project team has been tasked with making a small-scale model of this water pump, with the objective of using solar and wind energy to power the pump. This small-scale model will then be sent to officials in Peru for the large-scale model.

Project Details

Problem Statement

A spa is being constructed in the Colca Canyons in Southern Peru along a hiking trail for tourists. Peru officials aim to provide water to the spa by pumping up water from a nearby hot spring.

Project Presentation Video

Project Demonstration Video

This project is sponsored by:

This project team has been tasked with making a small-scale model of this water pump, with the objective of using solar and wind energy to power the pump. This small-scale model will then be sent to officials in Peru for the large-scale model.

Semester of Project: 

Spring 2025

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Problem Statement/Summary: 

A spa is being constructed in the Colca Canyons in Southern Peru along a hiking trail for tourists. Peru officials aim to provide water to the spa by pumping up water from a nearby hot spring.

Project Department: 

SOET

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Project Sponsor Website: 

https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/schools/engineering-technology

Project Sponsor: 

soet

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Team Contact: 

rshivak@purdue.edu