File:Geyserpump.PNG

DescriptionGeyserpump.PNG	English: Geyser pump.
Date	17 January 2007
Source	U.S. patent application No. 11/654,448
Author	Masao Kondo
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A geyser pump, an improved airlift pump, powered by compressed air, raises fluid by forcing rising bubbles to displace fluid. 50. Air supply. 52. Air inlet port. 58. Liquid supply. 60,62. air supply lines. 64. upper end of air tank 86. 66,82. Air ports. 70. Upper air inlet of u-shaped elbow 74. 76 Air outlet. 84. Fluid intake. 65. Riser tube. 88. Displaced liquid. 90. Pump outlet. L:Liquid, usually wastewater. LL:Liquid level. VVV:Vessel G:Gravel or solids.