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How would gravity help pumping water from deep in the Red Sea up into buildings?

• jasongill 3y ago
  the 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 ago
    But then the water won't be cool...
    • jasongill 3y ago
      I 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