The pump uses the momentum of a relatively large amount of water ( at a head {h} ) to pump a relatively small amount

of water ( to a head {H} ) . Where, {H} > {h}

Steps:
A pipe is run from the water source to the pump. The pump has a valve that allows water to flow through this pipe and build up speed. Once the water reaches its maximum speed, this valve slams shut. As it slams shut, the flowing water develops a great deal of pressure in the pump because of its inertia. The pressure forces open a second valve. High-pressure water flows through the second valve to the delivery pipe (which usually has an air chamber to allow the delivery pipe to capture as much high-pressure water as possible during the impulse). The pressure in the pump falls. The first valve re-opens to allow water to flow and build up momentum again. The second valve closes. The cycle repeats.

The delivery pipe can rise some distance above both the pump and the source of the water. For example, if the pump is 10 feet below the water source, the delivery pipe might be up to 100 feet above the pump.

 W wieght of water flowing into pipe (6) per second. w wieght of water raised per second. H head of water raised. Then efficiency =

 They need no external source of power -the force of moving water gives them the power they need. They are extremely simple, with just two moving parts.

 One big disadvantage of a ram pump is that it wastes a lot of water. Typically, only about 10% of the water it consumes actually makes it up the delivery pipe. The rest flows out of the pump as the water builds momentum. Height to which the water is raised is quite small.

The hydraulic ram is sometimes used in remote areas (no proper electricity), where there is both a source of low-head hydropower, and a need for pumping water to a destination higher in elevation than the source. In this situation, the ram is often useful, since it requires no outside source of power other than the kinetic energy of water.