This article is about waterwheels. For ships propelled by paddle wheel, see Paddle steamer.
A paddle wheel is a waterwheel in which a number of scoops are set around the periphery of the wheel.
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Usages
Pumping
A paddle wheel is only useful for very low lift pumping, such as flooding paddy fields at no more than about 0.5m height above the water source.[1]
Energy harvesting
A paddle wheel can also be used for energy harvesting.
Marine propulsion
Further information: Paddle wheel ship
Due to their ability to move water, paddle wheels are also used in marine propulsion.
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