SANTOS, Erinaldo Irineu dos.; OLIVEIRA, Felipe de Lira.; ALENCAR, Maria Leide Silva de.
Résumé:
This work was done in UFCG/CDSA in Sume-PB and consisted in developing a social technology,
sustainable alternative small hydroponic system for producing vegetables for the family farm. We
used PVC fittings, and stalks of Bamboo vulgaris species without chemical treatment and machined
metal materials. Rode a type structure "easel" by hand using equipment such as drill, hammer and a
simple saw. The system is pressurized, the water being pumped by a small pump. Was added to
design a liquid reservoir made from used tires. We conducted an economic analysis, which was
estimated to cost reduction by replacing PVC pipes. The project proves applicable, simple and
functional, as well as alternative and inexpensive, and its maintenance easy to handle.