A hydraulic ram elevates water using which source of power?

The hydraulic ram utilizes the kinetic energy of moving water as its primary source of power. This device operates on the principle of water hammer, which is a hydraulic shock wave created when water in motion is abruptly stopped or moved. As water flows into the hydraulic ram, a portion of it is forced upward through an elevated pipeline while the remainder continues flowing downward. This creates a pressure differential that allows the ram to lift a part of the water to a higher elevation, thereby functioning effectively without the need for external power sources like electricity, wind, or heat. This ability to lift water using the energy generated from the existing flow of water is what makes the hydraulic ram a sustainable and efficient water elevation solution in various applications.