Self-Healing Leakage System

Abstract

The invention relates to a system developed for detecting and automatically repairing leaks that may occur in liquid cooling and infrastructure lines used in data centers. The system includes a sensor and control unit (1) that detects leaks by monitoring pressure and flow changes in the pipeline and initiates the repair process, a location determination module (2) that identifies the section of the pipeline where the leak occurs, a self-healing material (3) that activates when a crack forms and fills the crack gap, a flow control system (4) that reduces pressure and safely directs the flow, and a warning and data logging system (5) that informs the operator about the leak and the repair process and records it. Thanks to the invention, leaks are detected at an early stage, the damaged section is identified, the flow is managed safely, and the crack is sealed with self-healing material.

Description

1 TARIFF Self-Healing Leakage System TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention focuses on energy applications, particularly in liquid cooling and infrastructure lines used in data centers. occurrences in facilities, defense systems and highly sensitive infrastructure Detection of potential leaks and smart control with nanotechnology materials. Self-healing leak repair systems used in the field of automatic repair through systems 10 It is related to the system. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Current leak monitoring systems are mostly only used when a leak occurs. When this happens, it gives an alarm and human intervention is needed to fix the leak. He hears it. Therefore, delaying the intervention causes a loss of time and the leakage There is a risk that it will grow and cause wider damage. Microscopic structures in existing buildings. Cracks are not detected in the early stages, and the leakage spreads uncontrollably. It can progress and the system efficiency can decrease due to pressure loss. Also, the existing 20 a material that automatically seals the damaged area in the systems and allows the system to self-repair. There is no system in place to enable repairs. Simply reporting the leak and having the repairs done is the solution. Performing it manually leads to increased operating and maintenance costs, and disruption of flow or production. interruption of continuity, need for field intervention and occupational safety risk This causes the water level to rise. Especially in water, natural gas, and chemical lines, leaks can reach 25%. Delayed disposal also increases the risk of environmental pollution. Ultimately, the problems mentioned above, which cannot be solved with current technology, are the subject of this technical analysis. This has made it necessary to make an innovation in the field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 30 The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and introduce new technologies to the relevant technical field. It relates to a leak repair system that repairs itself to provide advantages. 2 The main purpose of the invention is to detect leaks by monitoring pressure and flow changes within the pipeline. detecting it at an early stage and initiating the repair process without the need for human intervention. The goal is to provide a system that initiates [the process]. Another purpose of the invention is to quickly and precisely identify the section of pipeline where the leak is occurring. by determining the appropriate method and carrying out repair and flow control operations according to the relevant area. to provide. Another purpose of the invention is to utilize microcapsules or polymer-based materials within the pipe material. The self-healing material activates when a crack forms, filling the crack gap. 10 and to ensure it forms a watertight layer. Another purpose of the invention is to reduce or redirect the flow during the repair process and ensuring the pressure balance is maintained, thus enabling the system to operate safely. to continue. 15 Another purpose of the invention is to inform the operator of the leak and the repair process, including the time of the leak and to record the location and repair time, and the pressure and flow values ​​after the repair. The goal is to monitor whether things return to normal. Another purpose of the invention is to enable the rapid sealing of small cracks, thus benefiting large areas. the risk of malfunctions, operating and maintenance costs, the need for human intervention, and The goal is to increase system reliability, continuity, and lifespan while reducing environmental impact. All the objectives mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below are 25 The present invention aims to implement liquid cooling and infrastructure used in data centers. Detecting leaks that may occur in the lines, determining their location, and ensuring safe flow. for management in this way and automatic closure via self-healing material It is a self-healing leak repair system that has been developed; its feature is:  Detects leaks by monitoring pressure and flow changes in the pipeline, and reports the leak within 30 days. The sensor and control unit that verifies and initiates the repair process.  Based on the measurement data received from the sensor and control unit, it determines where the leak occurred. Location module that identifies the section of pipeline it came from,  A substance found within the pipeline material that activates when a crack forms, thus cracking the pipe. a self-healing material that fills the gap and forms a leak-proof seal, 35  pressure depending on leak verification by the sensor and control unit flow control systems that reduce, decrease, or redirect flow. 3  Information received from the sensor and control unit and the position determination module accordingly, it reports the leak to the operator and records the leak and repair process. Field warning and data logging system It includes. The best way to utilize the advantages of the existing invention, together with its structure and additional elements. For it to be understood, it must be considered together with the figures explained below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 is a representative illustration of the self-healing leak-proof system that is the subject of this invention. The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are necessary for understanding the invention. Details that are not present may have been overlooked. Furthermore, at least to a large extent... Elements that are identical or at least have substantially identical functions are numbered 15 times. It is shown. REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Sensor and control unit 20 2. Location determination module 3. Self-healing material 4. Flow control system 5. Warning and data logging system DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In this detailed explanation, the self-healing leak-repair system that is the subject of the invention is only the subject of the invention. with examples that will not create any limiting effect on a better understanding It is explained. 30 The sensor and control unit (1) included in the invention monitors the fluid inside the pipeline. It constantly monitors the situation. The sensor and control unit (1) monitors pressure changes, flow rate differences, abnormal vibrations or sound waves, and local temperature variations By evaluating the situation, it detects leakage at an early stage. The data obtained is 35 The presence of leakage is determined by comparing it to normal values ​​and defined abnormality threshold values. The positioning module (2), sensor and are being verified and the repair process is being initiated. 4 The point where the leak occurred based on the data received from the control unit (1). This is determined by monitoring different sections of the pipeline with sensors, and sudden changes in a particular section can occur. If a pressure drop occurs, the area where the pressure drop is observed is the leak area. This is considered as the amount of flow entering and leaving the system. The flow is compared, and the section where the flow difference increases is calculated. 5 If a leaking sound or pressure wave is detected by the sensors, then... The approximate location of the leak was determined by evaluating the time it took for the waves to reach the sensors. It is determined. Self-healing material (3), microcapsule or polymer-based material and is distributed homogeneously within the pipe material. Therefore, micro The capsules do not subsequently move from the outside to the crack area, but rather to different parts of the pipe wall. It is located in these areas beforehand. When a crack forms in the pipe, the crack area When the material physically breaks, the surrounding microcapsules are crushed or They burst and the liquid inside the capsules is released. Liquid released from the microcapsules. The remaining fluid naturally flows into the crack cavity due to the pressure difference and seepage effect. The released chemical reacts by coming into contact with air or a second component and 15 As a result of hardening, the crack gap is filled, creating a watertight layer. is brought in and the damaged surface is permanently sealed. Flow control system (4), sensor and leak verification and location determination module (2) by control unit (1) After the damaged section is identified, the repair process can be carried out safely. It ensures its operation. The flow control system (4) reduces the pressure and reduces the flow. or redirecting to an alternative route and maintaining pressure balance, thus ensuring the system's safety. It keeps the warning and data recording system (5), sensor and control unit in working order. (1) sends an instant alert to the operator if the leak is confirmed. The alert and The data logging system (5) records the time and location of the leak and the repair time and This allows for subsequent analysis of data related to the malfunction and repair process. 25 After repair, the sensor and control unit (1) checks whether the leak has been closed and the pressure It monitors whether the flow rates have returned to normal levels. The leak continues. If it is determined that the system has failed or the values ​​have not returned to normal levels The intervention process is being restarted. The invention relates to liquid cooling and infrastructure lines used in data centers, as well as energy. in facilities, defense systems and infrastructures requiring high precision It is applicable. Leaks that may occur in water, natural gas or chemical lines. By quickly preventing it, environmental pollution is reduced; repair is mostly done by the system. By performing the operation without interruption, the flow and production continuity are maintained. The system's 35 Its functions are as follows:  The sensor and control unit (1) monitors pressure changes and flow rates in the pipeline. differences, abnormal vibrations or sound waves, and local temperature variations By monitoring, it detects and confirms the leak.  The position determination module (2) receives data from the sensor and control unit (1) pipeline 5 where a pressure drop or flow loss occurs It determines the section.  Sensor and control unit (1), flow control system upon verification of leakage. (4) by activating the flow to reduce or redirect and pressure It ensures the maintenance of balance.  Self-healing material (3) is activated when a crack forms; the 10 released The chemical fills the crack and hardens, creating a leak-proof seal. It creates.  The sensor and control unit (1) displays the pressure and flow values ​​after repair. By monitoring, it verifies whether the leak has been sealed and, if necessary... It restarts the intervention process. 15  The warning and data logging system (5) notifies the operator of the leak and the time of the leak. It records the location and the repair process. The invention's operating principle generally involves pressure, flow, vibration, sound, and temperature in the pipeline. It starts with monitoring of the data by the sensor and control unit (1). 20 regarding the leak If an anomaly is detected, the sensor and control unit (1) transmits the measurement data. by evaluating it, it verifies the leak and transfers this data to the location module (2) It transmits. The positioning module (2) transmits the pressure drop, entering and leaving the system. The difference between the amount of flow output or the sound of leakage and pressure wave detected by the sensors. It identifies the damaged section based on the arrival time. Confirmation of the leak and 25 Upon determining its position, the flow control system (4) reduces the pressure and flow reducing or redirecting and ensuring the safe conduct of the repair process It provides. The self-healing material (3) located in the crack area is activated and the crack It fills the gap and hardens, forming a leak-proof seal. The sensor and The control unit (1) monitors the pressure and flow values ​​again after repair, and provides warnings and 30 The data recording system (5) informs the operator about the leak and the repair process and records it. It is receiving. 35

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. Potential problems in liquid cooling and infrastructure lines used in data centers. Detecting leaks, locating them, and ensuring the safe flow of water. 5 for managing and sealing the leak using self-healing material It is a self-healing leak repair system that has been developed; its feature is:  Detects leaks by monitoring pressure and flow changes in the pipeline and a sensor that confirms a leak and initiates the repair process upon confirmation of the leak. and control unit (1), 10  By communicating data with the sensor and control unit (1), the unit will receive data from the said unit. According to the measurement data received, the section of the pipeline where the leak occurred determining location module (2),  found within the pipeline material and activated by the formation of cracks 15 self-healing compounds that fill cracks and create a leak-proof seal. material (3),  Verification of leakage and location by sensor and control unit (1) pressure upon determination of the leakage area by the determination module (2) flow control system (4) which reduces, decreases or directs the flow and  leakage received from the sensor and control unit (1) and the position determination module (2) 20 and sends an alert to the operator via an electronic device based on location information. and a warning and data logging system that records the leakage and repair process (5) It includes.

2. The system is compliant with claim 1 and its feature is; sensor and control unit (1), pressure 25 changes in temperature, flow rate differences, abnormal vibrations or sound waves, and local temperature. It includes sensors that monitor its changes.

3. The system is compliant with claim 1 and its feature is that the location determination module (2) is regional. pressure drop, the difference between the flow rates entering and leaving the system, or 30 The leak can be detected by measuring the time it takes for the leak sound and pressure wave to reach the sensors. It is a module that identifies the section of the pipeline in which it is located.

4. The system is compliant with Claim 1 and its feature is that the self-healing material (3) is pipe material. homogeneously distributed inside, and breaking when cracks form, releasing the 35 inside. microcapsules and / or polymers that release chemicals into the crack space It includes.

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