A wave-driven sea water pumping device

Authors

  • Francisco Ruiz Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Martín Merino Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Miguel Alatorre Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Steven Czitrom Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Víctor Franco Instituto de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Keywords:

sea water pumps, coastal lagoon, aqua-culture, Cancun

Abstract

Many coastal water bodies can benefit from an increase in their flushing rates. This would help ecological restoration and aesthetic improvement in many cases, and also increase productivity in the case of marine culture ponds. For these reasons, a device designed to promote seawater renewal in coastal water bodies is presented. This apparatus is powered by wave energy, and was developed and patented by the National Autonomous University of Mexico. The device has the following features: a simple design, the absence of submerged moving parts, a deliver of about 0.5 m³/s of seawater, a reduced operational cost, and low scarce maintenance.

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Published

2015-12-04

How to Cite

Ruiz, F., Merino, M., Alatorre, M., Czitrom, S., & Franco, V. (2015). A wave-driven sea water pumping device. Tecnología Y Ciencias Del Agua, 9(2), 45–51. Retrieved from https://www.revistatyca.org.mx/index.php/tyca/article/view/722

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (1994)

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Articles

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