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Sustainable Dual-Purpose Water Pump and Generator Using a Reused Bike Engine

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Published: 12 November, 2026
Pages: 499-511
  • Syed Ansari H. , Syed Ansari H.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Suresh Sethu , Suresh Sethu
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Alaguraja V. , Alaguraja V.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Bala N. , Bala N.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Micheal Stanley S. Micheal Stanley S.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
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H., Syed Ansari, Suresh Sethu, Alaguraja V., Bala N., and Micheal Stanley S. 2026. “Sustainable Dual-Purpose Water Pump and Generator Using a Reused Bike Engine”. Recent Research Reviews Journal 5 (2): 499-511. https://doi.org/10.36548/rrrj.2026.2.016.
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Keywords

Dual-Purpose System
Water Pumping
DC Generation
Reused Motorcycle Engine
Centrifugal Pump
Rural Applications.

Abstract

The unreliable electrical supply and costs of running independent pumps and power generation systems may limit their use for water pumping in rural areas. This paper outlines the development of a multi-functional system involving the reuse of a 97.2 cc motorcycle engine for both water pumping and electricity generation. Both a self-priming centrifugal pump and a 24V 40A DC generator were attached to the reused engine using a chain-sprocket drive. The design of the multi-functional system was based on calculations of engine power and generator output, as well as testing of water delivery rate and electric power. The experiment was conducted at an engine speed of 3000 rpm, with a calculated engine power of about 2.5 kW. With these test parameters, the pump was able to deliver up to 70 L/min, while the generator could produce 22-24V with a current of 40A, corresponding to a maximum calculated electrical output of 960 W. The results indicate that the used motorcycle engine is capable of offering both hydraulic and electric services through a combined system. This configuration has been proposed as an approach for use in rural areas where an efficient and reliable energy conversion system is required. Further investigation would include the quantification of fuel use, hydraulic efficiency, transmission efficiency, electrical efficiency, and emissions under varying operating conditions.

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