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= Hydraulic ram
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A hydraulic ram is a type of water pump that utilizes the kinetic energy of flowing water to lift a portion of that water to a higher elevation. It operates on the principle of water hammer, which is the sudden pressure increase that occurs when a fluid in motion is forced to stop or change direction. \#\#\# Key Components: 1. **Drive Pipe**: This is the pipe that carries the incoming water from a higher elevation to the hydraulic ram.