Hydraulic Rams: Their Principles and Construction, Including Some Experiments Carried Out by the Author at the Regent Street Polytechnic and Various Parts of the Country (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Wright Clarke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033156856X ISBN 13: 9780331568561

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A hydraulic ram is a simple machine that uses moving water to lift a portion of the supply to a higher level, such as from a valley to a cistern or a water tower.

This edition explains the principles of hydro-mechanics and describes the ram’s construction, fitting, and operation with clear examples.

The text shows how the ram works automatically, using two working valves and sometimes one air valve, to push water up into a storage chamber. It connects theory to practice with diagrams and practical notes on drive pipes, air vessels, delivery valves, and dash-valves, helping you understand why the system can raise water efficiently.
What you’ll experience

• A clear explanation of the power of moving water and how momentum drives the ram’s action
• A step-by-step look at the main components: drive pipe, air chamber, delivery valve, and the ram body
• Insights into common fittings, valve designs, and how to size and install rams for different water supplies
• Examples of experiments and real-world setups that illustrate performance and adjustments

Ideal for readers of practical engineering, DIY hydraulics, and historical hydraulic systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033156856X
• ISBN 13: 9780331568561
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96