UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

College of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Department

Design and Fabrication of a Mini Agricultural

Screw Pump for Small Scale Farming

Submitted by :
Alvarez, John Yhuloopz
Buenaventura, Jojie
Castro, Ron Wally
Malenab, Matthew Austin
Santos, Carl Ashley
 CHAPTER 1 - THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

A pump is a piece of mechanical equipment that moves liquid from level to level or

fluid from a low-pressure area to a high-pressure area. It can also be a booster in a piping

network system. Moreover, it merely transfers liquid from source to destination and

circulates fluid around a system.

According to Anderson, process screw pumps are a class of positive displacement

pumps that utilize helical screws to propel fluids or substances through their system. This

research aims to comprehensively investigate the operating principles, design variations,

efficiency, maintenance, and the wide array of applications where screw pumps find utility.

By delving into the nuances of screw pump technology, this study aims to contribute

valuable insights into optimizing their performance, addressing challenges, and enhancing

their utilization across diverse industries and sectors.

We're going to maximize the use of a pump by using a screw pump in small-scale

farming. According to Heidi Delos Reyes, Small-scale farming is a type of agricultural

production that is highly diverse and has both advantages and disadvantages. It is an

important part of the global food system, and understanding the pros and cons can help

inform decisions about the future of farming. Nowadays, the pumps they’re using on farms

are the ones that need to use crude oil to pump their water for irrigation, but we all know that

there is a constant increase in crude oil on the market.

1.2 Conceptual framework

Liquid is drawn into the

pump through suction
pipe

Screw pump begins to As the screw turns, its helical

rotate threads trap fluid between
them and the pump casing
As the screw
rotates, the trapped
fluid moves along
fluid entrapment is a its threads in the
fundamental feature of positive same direction.
displacement pumps, ensuring a
consistent fluid volume is
displaced during each rotation

Screw pump pressure varies

with rotation speed and Screw pumps offer a The fluid is pushed
screw design. Adjusting these consistent, smooth toward the pump's
factors allows for precise flow due to the helical outlet as it travels
control of fluid pressure to screw's design and along the screw.
suit specific applications continuous rotation
Inlet: Fluid (liquid or gas) enters the pump through the inlet port.

Screw Rotation: The screw, often referred to as the "rotor," begins to rotate. It has a helical
shape with threads that wind around the rotor's central axis.

Screw Engagement: As the screw turns, the helical threads engage with the fluid at the inlet.
The rotation of the screw creates a void or cavity between the threads and the pump casing.

Fluid Entrapment: Fluid is trapped within these cavities or spaces between the threads and
the casing. This trapping of fluid is a key characteristic of positive displacement pumps, as it
ensures a fixed volume of fluid is moved with each rotation.

Axial Progression: As the screw continues to rotate, the trapped fluid is pushed or axially
progresses along the screw's threads in the direction of rotation.

Discharge: The fluid is pushed towards the pump's discharge port or outlet as it moves along
the length of the screw.

Outlet: The fluid exits the pump through the outlet port, where it can be transported or used
for various purposes.

Continuous Operation: Screw pumps provide a continuous and smooth flow of fluid due to
the helical design of the screw. The constant rotation of the screw ensures a steady flow
rate.

Pressure Regulation: The pressure generated by a screw pump depends on factors such as
the speed of rotation and the design of the screw. By adjusting these parameters, the pump
can deliver fluids at different pressures as needed for specific applications.