Hawkins, N. (Nehemiah), 1833- · New York : Theo. Audel · leaf 53
ter. A partition is formed in the center, and twoopenings made through the bottom on each of its sides,through which the water that is raised escapes. The machineis worked by one or more men, who alternately plunge theends into the water, and thus produce a continuous discharge. Sometimes, openings… … Fig. 73. obviously modifications of the Jantu of Hindostan and otherparts of Asia. The jantu is a machine extensively used in partsof India, to raise water for the irrigation of land, and is thusdescribed: It consists of a hollow trough of wood, aboutfifteen feet long, six inches Avide, and ten…
Hydraulic machinery · Pumping machinery
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