System and method for automated sampling, detection and treatment of large water ponds

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for automatically sampling, detecting and treating large bodies of water. In embodiments of the present invention, the method includes storing a plurality of locations of a body of water, wherein each location includes at least one chemical output. The method also includes monitoring water quality at each location and obtaining a water quality value for each location. The method further includes in response to a location in which the water quality value does not meet a threshold, automatically determining an amount of a chemical based on the water quality value and delivering the determined amount of the chemical to only the location through the chemical output corresponding to the location.

Description

[0001] Cross-referencing

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 188,069, filed May 13, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] This invention relates to systems and methods for sampling, detecting, and treating large water tanks, and more specifically, to automated systems and methods for sampling, detecting, and treating large water tanks. Background Technology

[0004] Swimming pools require regular maintenance. The water must be filtered through a filtration system at least every six hours to meet municipal requirements. Chemical treatments must be continuously added to the pool to kill bacteria, break down organic particles, and inhibit algae growth. Larger debris must be removed from the pool before it accumulates. However, regular pool maintenance allows people to enjoy the pool without being affected by harmful microorganisms that can cause health problems such as gastroenteritis, Legionnaires' disease, ear infections, and athlete's foot.

[0005] For large pools or swimming pools, traditional pool filtration is ineffective because some areas may be more than a thousand feet away from the filtration system and remain unfiltered. Large pools are often connected to larger bodies of water such as lakes or oceans, with water flowing back and forth between the large pool and the larger body. This flow between the two bodies of water ensures that new water enters the large pool, rather than remaining stagnant. Furthermore, alternative solutions to these problems require the addition of flocculants or coagulants to the water in the large pool to cause smaller particles floating on the surface to aggregate and sink to the bottom for removal. The requirements for larger bodies of water, additional chemicals in the form of flocculants, and additional labor or electricity required to remove the aggregated particles result in significant additional costs, time, and location constraints in the conventional design and maintenance of large pools. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Embodiments of the present invention address shortcomings in the art regarding the sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks, and provide novel and non-obvious methods, systems, and computer program products for the automated sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks. In embodiments of the present invention, the method for the automated sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks includes storing the water tank at multiple locations, each location including at least one chemical outlet. The method further includes monitoring the water quality at each location and acquiring water quality values ​​at each location. The method also includes responding to locations where the water quality value does not reach a threshold, automatically determining the amount of chemical based on the water quality value, and delivering the corresponding amount of chemical only to the location through the chemical outlet corresponding to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold.

[0007] According to one aspect of this embodiment, each location includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump, the chemical delivery pump being in communication with at least one corresponding chemical outlet, and each chemical controller controlling the chemical delivery pump to deliver a certain amount of chemical only to the corresponding location. According to another aspect of this embodiment, each location includes at least one water quality monitoring sensor, and also includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump, the chemical delivery pump being in communication with the chemical outlet of each location, the chemical controller being adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemical to each location. According to yet another aspect of this embodiment, each location includes at least one valve connected to a sampling pump, water quality monitoring at each location is achieved by the sampling pump drawing water through the valve corresponding to that location for detection, and also includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump, the chemical delivery pump being in communication with the chemical outlets of the plurality of locations, and the chemical controller being adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemical to each location. According to another aspect of this embodiment, the method further includes: monitoring the fluid flow rate at each location within the pool using flow sensors at each location, wherein each location further includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and a filter pump located between the inlet and the outlet; and responding to locations where the water quality value does not reach a threshold by increasing the fluid flow rate at the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold using the corresponding filter pump to provide additional filtration at that location. According to another aspect of this embodiment, the method further includes: automatically determining an additional amount of chemicals based on the water quality value, and delivering the additional amount of chemicals to at least one other location adjacent to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold through a chemical outlet.

[0008] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the data processing system can be configured for automatically sampling, detecting, and treating large water tanks. The system includes a host computing system comprising one or more computers, each having memory and at least one processor, and an application program executing in the memory of the host computing system. An automatic sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks functional module is coupled to the application, and this functional module includes program code capable of storing multiple locations of the water tank, each location including at least one chemical outlet. The module also includes program code capable of performing the following operations: monitoring the water quality at each location and acquiring the water quality value at each location. The module further includes program code capable of performing the following operations: responding to locations where the water quality value does not reach a threshold, i.e., automatically determining the amount of chemical based on the water quality value, and delivering the corresponding amount of chemical only to the location through the chemical outlet corresponding to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold.

[0009] Other aspects of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Various aspects of the invention will be realized and obtained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It should be understood that, as claimed, the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and do not constitute a limitation of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The accompanying drawings form part of this specification, illustrating embodiments of the invention and explaining the principles of the invention together with the description. The illustrated embodiments are preferred embodiments; however, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the exact arrangements and means shown, wherein:

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of automatically sampling, detecting, and treating a large water tank;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a data processing system suitable for automatic sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a process flow diagram for the automatic sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks;

[0014] Figures 4 to 6 These are exemplary schematic diagrams of large water tanks suitable for automatic sampling, detection and processing of large water tanks, according to embodiments of the present invention;

[0015] Figures 7 to 9 They are based on Figures 4 to 6 An exemplary electrical schematic diagram of a large water tank suitable for automatic sampling, detection and treatment of large water tanks according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Embodiments of the present invention provide an automated sampling, detection, and treatment system for large water tanks. Based on real-time analysis of programmed water sampling, the system detects and delivers appropriate amounts of chemicals to suitable locations within the large water tank. The large water tank comprises multiple locations or areas (areas and locations may be used interchangeably) within the large water tank. Each of these locations may include one or more sensors for sampling and detecting the water quality at that particular location, and a sensor for detecting the fluid flow rate at that particular location. The sensors can detect the water quality at each location. Optionally, or in addition to the sensors, each of the multiple locations may include a valve in communication with a sampling pump that draws water from each location to test and detect the water quality at each location. Water quality may include turbidity, total hardness, total chlorine, free available chlorine, pH value, total alkalinity, and total dissolved solids, and may also be used to detect specific contaminants, or any water quality value, or any combination thereof.

[0017] Each location of the large pool also includes one or more chemical outlets from a chemical delivery system, wherein chemicals can be pumped to each location of the pool via pipes from one or more central hubs of the chemical delivery system, and the chemicals are delivered from these central hubs. Optionally, each location of the large pool may include its own chemical delivery system or chemical controller to deliver chemicals to the corresponding location via chemical delivery pumps. If the water quality value at one of the multiple locations fails to meet the threshold required by the water quality standard, chemicals may be automatically delivered to that location. Chemicals may include chlorinated pool chemicals used to disinfect the pool by disinfecting or neutralizing or killing various contaminants such as algae, bacteria, ammonia, nitrogenous contaminants, and organic contaminants. Chemicals may include chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite or isocyanuric chloride, bromine, ozone, hypochlorous acid or any compound that releases hypochlorous acid (HOCl), and stabilizers such as isocyanuric chloride that releases triuric acid, or any chemicals used to treat the pool, or any combination thereof.

[0018] Furthermore, the large pool includes a water filtration system with inlets and outlets at every location within the pool. Water filtration can be achieved by pumping water from either the inlet or outlet of the large pool into the filtration system via pumps and filters located at a central hub, and then pumping the filtered water back into the large pool via the inlet or outlet. Optionally, each location within the large pool can include its own water filtration system with its own pump and filter. The fluid flow rate at each location can be monitored by flow sensors. Inlets and outlets can be located at specific locations within the large pool to generate the desired fluid flow rate, allowing larger objects, such as leaves and other debris, falling into the pool to be collected at predetermined locations. Similarly, the amount of water flowing through the inlets and outlets can be regulated to increase or decrease the water flow at specific locations. This allows for additional filtration by increasing the water flow through the filtration system at a particular location. Therefore, if a large number of people are only in one area of ​​a large pool, which may be several acres in size, additional chemicals, filters, or fluid flow can be supplied to that specific location in real time without human intervention or the need to regulate the flow of chemicals, filters, or fluid at other locations in the large pool via automated controllers.

[0019] In further elaboration, Figure 1 This illustrates the process of automatically sampling, detecting, and treating a large water tank. For example... Figure 1As shown, an end user can operate a computing system 110 with automatic sampling, detection, and processing logic 130 for a large water tank. This computing system controls various components to sample, detect, and process the large water tank or pool 120. Components of the large water tank 120 may include: sensors 150A-F for monitoring water quality, which sample and detect the water in the large water tank; flow sensors for monitoring fluid flow; chemical outlets 160A-F, which are connected via pipes and pumps to, or piped to, one or more chemical delivery systems to deliver chemicals to the large water tank; and filter inlets / outlets 170A-F, which are connected via pipes and pumps to, or laid to, one or more filtration systems to filter the water in the large water tank. The filter inlets / outlets 170A-F may generate water flow or fluid flow rate 180A-F in a desired manner, allowing debris to accumulate in specific areas to facilitate maintenance and cleaning of the large water tank.

[0020] It is worth noting that the large water tank 120 is divided into locations or areas 140A-F. Each location 140A-F may have its own sensor 150A-F, chemical outlet 160A-F, filter inlet, and filter outlet 170A-F. Although six locations are shown, any number of locations can be used. Furthermore, the large water tank can be of any shape and size, and therefore the locations can also be of any shape and size. The number and shape of the locations will depend on the size and shape of the large water tank. In a preferred embodiment, the locations should include a sufficiently large filtration system and filter inlets and outlets 170A-F to filter all the water in the large water tank 120 within 6 hours.

[0021] Logic 130 monitors the water quality at each of the plurality of locations via sensors 150A-F and maps the water quality values ​​to each of the plurality of locations 140A-F. When logic 130 determines that the water quality at one or more locations 140A-F has not reached a threshold, logic 130 automatically executes real-time water quality treatment measures. These measures may include adding chemicals to one or more locations that have not reached the water quality threshold, or increasing filtration and fluid flow 180A-F through the filter inlets / outlets 170A-F at one or more locations. Logic 130 can determine the amount of chemicals required to treat a location based on the water quality value at that location and instructs the automatic delivery of the required amount of chemicals in real time through the corresponding chemical outlets 160A-F. Logic 130 can also determine the additional filtration required for a particular location based on the water quality value at that location and instruct the automatic increase of water filtration at one or more specific locations in real time through the corresponding filter inlets / outlets 170A-F. Logic 130 can also implement... Figures 4 to 9 The example shown.

[0022] Before constructing the large water tank 120, after inputting the design scheme of the large water tank 120 into the logic 130 during the design and planning phase, the logic 130 can determine the optimal number of locations or areas 140A-F of the large water tank 120, as well as the specific arrangement of each component of the large water tank, by simulating the fluid flow rate 180A-F, in order to optimize the chemical treatment and filtration of the large water tank 120.

[0023] Figure 1 The process shown and Figures 4 to 9 The illustrated embodiments can be implemented in a computer data processing system. In further explanation, Figure 2 A data processing system suitable for the automated sampling, detection, and treatment of large water tanks is schematically illustrated. The system can communicate with a server 210 via a network 230 and may include at least one processor 280, a memory 270, and a fixed storage device 260 disposed within the system. In an alternative embodiment, the features of the system may be integrated into a single control panel. The system includes an application 220 with an automated sampling, detection, and treatment water tank function module 300. The system communicates with sensors 290A for monitoring water quality at multiple locations in a large water tank or pool, a chemical delivery system 290B with chemical outlets at multiple locations in the large water tank, and a filtration system 290C with filter inlets and outlets at multiple locations in the large water tank.

[0024] Importantly, the automatic sampling, detection, and treatment module 300 for large water tanks can be coupled to the application 220. The module 300 monitors water quality via sensor 290A and maps water quality values ​​to specific locations within the large water tank. When the water quality at a specific location falls below a threshold, the module 300 automatically determines the location requiring chemicals, determines the required amount of chemicals based on the water quality value at that location, and instructs the chemical delivery system to deliver the required amount of chemicals to that specific location in real time. Furthermore, the module 300 can instruct the filtration system to increase the filtration volume and fluid flow rate at that location to provide additional filtration and fluid flow to the water at that location in real time.

[0025] To further explain the operation of functional module 300 Figure 3 A flowchart illustrating an exemplary process for automatically sampling, detecting, and treating a large water tank is shown. Starting with block 310, the design of the large water tank is input into the system. In block 320, the optimal fluid flow rates for filtration, chemical treatment, and debris collection in predetermined areas for easy cleaning are determined. In block 330, the optimal number of locations or areas within the large water tank are determined, along with the locations of sensors for monitoring water quality at each location, the filter inlets and outlets of the automated pipeline filtration system, and the chemical outlets of the automated pipeline chemical delivery system.

[0026] After all components are in place, in block 340, water quality is automatically monitored because sensors automatically sample and detect water at every location in the large pool and transmit the results to the system. In block 350, if the water quality meets the water quality standards, monitoring continues until the water quality does not meet the water quality threshold requirements. When the water quality does not meet the threshold requirements, the location is identified in block 360, and in block 370, the amount of chemicals required for treatment is determined based on the water quality values ​​transmitted by the sensors. In block 380, the required amount of chemicals is delivered to the specific location where the water quality threshold has not been met, or it may be delivered to an adjacent location. In block 390, the process of monitoring and delivering chemicals to the specific location in the large pool where the water quality requirements have not been met is iterated.

[0027] The automated water quality monitoring in block 340 may further include turbidity level monitoring to determine the required filtration rate at or near a specific location. In block 400, water is automatically sampled and turbidity levels are detected. If the turbidity level is high, in block 410, the filtration rate at or near that specific location is increased. If the turbidity level is low, in block 420, the filtration rate at or near that specific location is decreased. If the turbidity level is normal, in block 430, the filtration rate is maintained. In block 440, the process of monitoring and delivering filtration to specific locations in large pools that do not meet water quality requirements is iteratively implemented.

[0028] Figures 4 to 6 These are exemplary schematic diagrams of large water tanks suitable for automatic sampling, detection and processing of large water tanks, according to embodiments of the present invention. Figures 7 to 9 They are based on Figures 4 to 6 Exemplary electrical schematic diagrams of embodiments of the invention. (See also...) Figures 4 to 9 As shown, a water body can be divided into two or more zones based on its volume. Although three zones are shown, any number of zones are within the scope of this invention. Furthermore, the filtration module represents a single filtration system or can be multiple filtration systems. Each zone can have its own filtration module to control the water quality in its respective zone. However, the filtration system does not necessarily represent a single chamber. These modules can be placed in a single chamber or separated as needed. Each filtration system can detect, filter, sterilize, and adjust the chemical composition of the water to ensure water quality. The filtration pump can have variable speed control, and the chemical feed pump has on / off control. The settings of the filtration pump and chemical feed pump vary depending on the area they serve and the chemical readings of adjacent areas.

[0029] for Figure 4 and Figure 7 Each system has its own individual chemical controller, which may include its own chemical delivery pump connected to a control panel to determine the amount of chemicals needed to treat the water. The control panel is as follows: Figure 2 Data processing system 210 and Figure 1 The computing system 110 is shown in the diagram. Each filtration pump can draw water from one or more outlets located in each corresponding area. The total water volume in each area is sampled by a chemical controller that continuously monitors the water quality. Since each location includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump that is in communication with the chemical outlet corresponding to that location, each chemical controller can independently deliver the amount of chemical required to treat that particular location via the chemical delivery pump.

[0030] for Figure 5 and Figure 8 Each module has its own remote water quality sensor, which can communicate with the control panel to monitor the water quality in the corresponding area, thereby determining the amount of chemicals needed for water treatment. One or more remote water quality sensors can be present in the same area. The dosage of water treatment chemicals is determined based on an algorithm that identifies the influence factor of each remote water quality sensor located within a single area. The sensors can be wireless or wired. The sensors connect to a chemical controller to determine the water quality in that area. The control panel then connects to the filtration system to adjust the chemicals and improve the water quality in the specific area. Because each location includes a sensor for monitoring water quality, the chemical controller can individually deliver the amount of chemicals needed to treat that specific location via a chemical delivery pump, which may include its own chemical delivery pump connected to the chemical outlet at each location.

[0031] for Figure 6 and Figure 9 Each module contains water treatment chemicals controlled by a sampling pump and a chemical controller. For each zone, there may be one or more electrically operated valves connected to the sampling pump. The system circulates within each zone to monitor water quality and determine the amount of chemicals to be introduced into the corresponding filtration pipeline. Depending on the size of the water body, there may be a single sampling pump and chemical controller module, or multiple sampling pumps and chemical controller modules. The sampling pump is capable of drawing water from each zone individually using automatic valves. Water can be drawn from a single section or multiple sections of a zone to sample the water quality of the corresponding zone. The sampling pump circulates within each zone for a certain period to determine the water quality associated with each individual zone. Since each location includes one or more valves connected to the sampling pump, the sampling pump draws water through these valves to monitor the water quality at each location. Each location also includes a chemical controller, which is capable of individually delivering the required amount of chemicals to treat that specific location via a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical outlet at each location.

[0032] Therefore, as Figures 1 to 9 As shown, water quality can be improved in specific areas without treating the entire body of water. There can be many reasons why the water quality in one area might be worse than in others. These reasons include, but are not limited to, more swimmers, shallower water concentrating debris or leaves in the area. Therefore, each filtration system has its own chemical controller to adjust the cleaning method for each area as needed. Focusing on improving the water quality in certain areas, rather than treating the entire body of water as a whole, reduces the need to keep pumps running at 100% and reduces the amount of chemicals required to treat the water.

[0033] This invention can be embodied in systems, methods, computer program products, or any combination thereof. A computer program product may include a computer-readable storage medium or a medium having computer-readable program instructions thereon for causing a processor to perform various aspects of the invention. A computer-readable storage medium may be a tangible device capable of retaining and storing instructions for use by an instruction execution device. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example (but not limited to), an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing.

[0034] The computer-readable program instructions described herein can be downloaded from a computer-readable storage medium to a suitable computing / processing device, or downloaded via a network to an external computer or external storage device. The computer-readable program instructions can be executed entirely on the user's computer, partially as a standalone software package on the user's computer, partially on the user's computer and partially on a remote computer, or entirely on a remote computer or server. Various aspects of the invention will be described herein with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that each block in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer-readable program instructions.

[0035] These computer-readable program instructions can be provided to the processor of a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine in which the instructions, which execute by the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, can create a method for implementing the functions / actions specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram blocks. These computer-readable program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can instruct a computer, programmable data processing apparatus, and / or other device to operate in a particular manner, such that the computer-readable storage medium storing the instructions includes an article of manufacture comprising instructions for implementing the functions / actions specified in the flowchart and / or block diagram blocks.

[0036] Computer-readable program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer, other programmable data processing apparatus or other device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other device to produce a computer-implemented process, such that the instructions, which execute on the computer, other programmable apparatus or other device, implement the functions / actions specified in the blocks of a flowchart and / or block diagram.

[0037] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the figures illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of systems, methods, and computer program products that may be implemented according to various embodiments of the present invention. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of instructions, including one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative embodiments, the functions marked in the blocks may not appear in the order indicated in the figures. For example, two blocks shown consecutively may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or these blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each block in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and / or flowcharts, may be implemented by a system based on special-purpose hardware that performs the specified function or action, or a combination of special-purpose hardware and computer instructions.

[0038] Finally, the terminology used herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” used herein include their plural forms as well. It should be further understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including” as used herein specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0039] All the means or steps plus functional elements in the following claims are intended to include any structure, material, behavior, and equivalent that performs the function in combination with other claimed elements of the specific claim. The description of the invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles and practical application of the invention and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the various embodiments of the invention for fulfilling the intended particular purpose.

[0040] Having described the invention in detail and with reference to its embodiments, it will be apparent that modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of protection of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for automatically sampling, detecting, and treating large water tanks, characterized in that, include: Identify multiple locations within the water tank, each location including at least one chemical outlet; Monitor water quality at various locations and obtain water quality values ​​for each location; The system responds to locations where the water quality value does not reach the threshold, automatically determines the amount of chemicals based on the water quality value, and delivers the corresponding amount of chemicals only to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold through the corresponding chemical output port. The additional amount of chemicals is automatically determined based on the water quality value, and the additional amount of chemicals is delivered to at least one other location corresponding to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each location includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump, the chemical delivery pump being connected to at least one corresponding chemical outlet, and each chemical controller controlling the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemical only to the corresponding location.

3. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each location includes at least one sensor for monitoring water quality; The chemical controller is connected to a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical output ports at various locations; The chemical controller is adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemicals to each location.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each location includes at least one valve connected to the sampling pump, and water quality monitoring at each location is achieved by the sampling pump drawing water through the valve corresponding to that location for testing; The chemical controller is connected to a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical output ports at various locations; The chemical controller is adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemicals to each location.

5. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flow rate at each location in the pool is monitored by flow sensors at each location, wherein each location also includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet, as well as a filter pump located between the inlet and the outlet; In response to locations where the water quality does not meet the threshold, additional filtration is provided at those locations by increasing the fluid flow rate only at the corresponding filtration pump.

6. A data processing system for automatically sampling, detecting, and processing large water tanks, characterized in that, The system includes: A host computing system, the host computing system comprising one or more computers, each computer having memory and at least one processor; The application program executing in the memory of the host computing system; and, An automatic sampling, detection, and processing module for a large water tank, coupled to the application and including program code capable of performing the following operations: storing multiple locations of the water tank and monitoring the water quality at each location, wherein each location includes at least one chemical outlet; acquiring the water quality value at each location; responding to locations where the water quality value does not reach a threshold, i.e., automatically determining the amount of chemical based on the water quality value, and delivering the corresponding amount of chemical only to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold through the chemical outlet corresponding to that location; The functional module also includes program code capable of performing the following operations: automatically determining an additional amount of chemicals based on the water quality value, and delivering the additional amount of chemicals to at least one other location adjacent to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold.

7. The system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each location includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump, the chemical delivery pump being connected to at least one corresponding chemical outlet, and each chemical controller controlling the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemical only to the corresponding location.

8. The system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each location includes at least one sensor for monitoring water quality; The chemical controller is connected to a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical output ports at various locations; The chemical controller is adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemicals to each location.

9. The system as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, Each location includes at least one valve connected to the sampling pump, and water quality monitoring at each location is achieved by the sampling pump drawing water through the valve corresponding to that location for testing; The chemical controller is connected to a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to chemical outlets at various locations; The chemical controller is adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemicals to each location.

10. The system as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The functional module also includes program code capable of performing the following operations: monitoring the fluid flow rate at each location in the pool using flow sensors at each location, wherein each location includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and a filter pump located between the inlet and the outlet; and responding to locations where the water quality does not meet the threshold by increasing the fluid flow rate at that location using the corresponding filter pump to provide additional filtration at that location.

11. A computer program product for automatically sampling, detecting, and processing large water tanks, characterized in that, The computer program product includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to perform a method comprising the following steps: The storage tank has multiple locations, each of which includes at least one chemical outlet; Monitor water quality at various locations and obtain water quality values ​​for each location; The system responds to locations where the water quality value does not reach the threshold, automatically determines the amount of chemicals based on the water quality value, and delivers the corresponding amount of chemicals only to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold through the corresponding chemical output port. The additional amount of chemicals is automatically determined based on the water quality value, and the additional amount of chemicals is delivered to at least one other location corresponding to the location where the water quality value does not reach the threshold through a chemical outlet.

12. The computer program product as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, Each location includes a chemical controller connected to a chemical delivery pump, the chemical delivery pump being connected to at least one corresponding chemical outlet, and each chemical controller controlling the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemical only to the corresponding location.

13. The computer program product as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The method further includes: Each location includes at least one sensor for monitoring water quality; The chemical controller is connected to a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical output ports at various locations; The chemical controller is adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemicals to each location.

14. The computer program product as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The method further includes: Each location includes at least one valve connected to a sampling pump, and the water quality monitoring at each location is achieved by the sampling pump drawing water through the valve corresponding to that location for testing; The chemical controller is connected to a chemical delivery pump, which is connected to the chemical output ports at various locations; The chemical controller is adapted to control the chemical delivery pump to deliver a fixed quantity of chemicals to each location.

15. The computer program product as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that, The method further includes: Fluid flow rate at each location within the pool is monitored by flow sensors at each location, wherein each location also includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and a filter pump located between the inlet and the outlet; and In response to locations where the water quality does not meet the threshold, additional filtration is provided at those locations by increasing the fluid flow rate at that location using the corresponding filtration pump.

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