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Gravity? This is what water towers are for. (not to say that this project isn't a total farce, but at least the issue of pumping water without electricity was
by jasongill 3y ago
Gravity? This is what water towers are for.
(not to say that this project isn't a total farce, but at least the issue of pumping water without electricity was solved hundreds of years ago)
- GeoAtreides 3y agoHow would gravity help pumping water from deep in the Red Sea up into buildings?
- jasongill 3y agothe same way that water towers work - when the pumps are running (power is on), you pump water into the tower; then, when the pumps fail, gravity continues to provide water pressure as water drains from the tower. The water tower effectively acts as a "battery" in the system, storing energy (and water) and then releasing it as needed
- GeoAtreides 3y agoBut then the water won't be cool...
- jasongill 3y agoI didn't design the project, but I would imagine that moving water would be cooler than stagnant water. Other pre-industrial revolution pump designs like a hydram pump could keep cool water moving from the sea as well
- eviks 3y agoAlso, wouldn't water in those towers heat up?