An automatic system for identifying and cleaning wastewater blocks

Abstract

An automatic system for detecting and clearing sewage blockages (10), comprising: an underwater drone (15) having a plurality of rotating elements enabling the drone to move within the internal sewer, the underwater drone carrying the blockage detection and cleaning accessories via detachable connections; a webcam (20) which records one or more parameters of the wastewater in real time based on predefined instructions; a plurality of sensor modules (25) that detect the presence of objects to prevent accidents involving underwater drones while traveling; a water pressure pump (30) which clears the blockages in the inner sewer by directing high-pressure water at high speed over the blockages, wherein the nozzle (35) delivers the water at maximum speed, and the flexible pipe (40) directs the water at the required level from the pump to the nozzle; a drone arm (45) configured to manually remove heavy obstacles and blockages when improper cleaning of the blockages is detected, wherein a drone circuit (50) controls the movement and operation of the underwater drone based on real-time parameters, wherein the drone circuit (50) receives the information from the webcam and the sensor modules and controls the operation of the water pressure pump and the drone arm to identify and clean the blockages without manual work.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to wastewater treatment systems. More specifically, it is an automatic system for identifying and clearing sewage blockages, reducing the workload of sewage workers and reducing the number of accidents caused by the emission of harmful gases into the sewer system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Wastewater treatment poses a high risk of infection or poisoning due to the large amount of waste and chemicals involved. Currently, over 70% of water used for daily use is wasted. The mixing of solid and semi-solid waste in the sewer system leads to blockages. Plastic waste can be removed, leaving only the water to drain away, but regulations are not followed due to carelessness. Semi-solid or solid substances are generated by human and animal activities and must be disposed of due to their hazardous nature. Solid waste such as paper, plastic containers, bottles, cans, and electronic devices are not biodegradable, meaning they cannot be disposed of through organic or inorganic processes. They pose a threat to the health of humans, plants, animals, etc. Deploying workers to clean sewage blockages creates numerous health problems for the workers.These health risks include exposure to harmful gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis and herniated discs, infections such as hepatitis, leptospirosis, and Helicobacter pylori, skin problems, and respiratory diseases. Wastewater treatment in India can be foul-smelling due to hydrogen sulfide, organic acids, and mercaptans, which encourage the growth of sulfur-reducing bacteria. The bacteria then produce H2S, or hydrogen sulfide, a foul-smelling, colorless gas with extremely corrosive properties. Therefore, there is a need for a system to automatically identify and clear sewer blockages in real time to avoid the deployment of sewage workers. The present invention effectively overcomes the above-mentioned problems, limitations, and disadvantages. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The main objective of the present invention is to introduce an automatic system for identifying blockages in wastewater due to solid / semi-solid waste.

[0004] Another object of the present invention is to provide instant cleaning of sewage blockages without the use of human personnel in real time.

[0005] Another aim of the present invention is to reduce accidents in sewers caused by the emission of harmful gases during manual cleaning processes.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an automatic system at an affordable price and with the highest quality.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an autonomous system that makes decisions to immediately clean the blockages without relying on workers.

[0008] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. SUMMARY

[0009] The various embodiments of the present invention provide an automatic sewage blockage detection and clearance system to reduce the use of human labor in sewage blockage clearance. The sewage blockage detection and clearance system comprises an underwater drone with multiple rotating elements that enable the drone to move within the sewer. The underwater drone is equipped with accessories for detecting and clearing sewage blockages via detachable connections. The webcam records one or more sewage parameters in real time based on predefined instructions.

[0010] The multiple sensor modules detect objects to prevent accidents during the underwater drone's travel. The pressure water pump clears blockages in the internal sewer by directing high-pressure water at high speed over the blockages. The nozzle delivers the water at maximum speed, and the flexible line directs the water from the pump to the nozzle at the required pressure. The drone arm automatically removes heavy obstacles and blockages if it detects improper cleaning.

[0011] The drone control system controls the movement and operation of the underwater drone based on real-time parameters. It receives information from the webcam and sensor modules and controls the operation of the water pressure pump and drone arm to identify and clean the blocks without manual labor.

[0012] These and other aspects of the embodiments described herein will become more readily understood in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. While the following descriptions show preferred embodiments and numerous specific details, they are illustrative and not limiting. Numerous changes and modifications are possible within the scope of the embodiments described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The embodiments described herein are intended to encompass all such modifications. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0013] The further objects, features and advantages will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings. Fig. shows the schematic representation of the system for identifying and cleaning wastewater blocks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] The specific features of the present invention are shown in some drawings but not in others. This is for clarity only, since each feature according to the present invention can be combined with all or some of the other features. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The various embodiments, as well as further developments and features, are explained in the following detailed description using non-limiting details. The depiction of processing techniques for known components is omitted in order not to unnecessarily obscure the embodiments described herein. The examples used herein are intended to facilitate understanding of the possible applications of the embodiments described herein and to enable those skilled in the art to implement the embodiments described herein. The examples should therefore not be construed as limiting the scope of application of the embodiments described herein.

[0016] The various embodiments of the present invention disclose an automatic system for identifying and cleaning sewage blocks (10) in order to reduce the use of human labor to clean the sewage block. The system for identifying and cleaning sewage blocks comprises an underwater drone. The underwater drone (15) has several rotating elements that enable the drone to move within the internal sewer. These rotating elements can, for example, comprise a motor. The underwater drone (15) is equipped with accessories for block identification and cleaning via detachable connections. These detachable connections can comprise fasteners, clamps, screws, or the like. The operation of the drone can be controlled manually or automatically.

[0017] The webcam (20) records one or more wastewater parameters in real time based on predefined instructions. It collects information on water flow, obstacle presence, blockage height, path size, curves and directional movements, etc. The collected information is forwarded to the drone controller, which compares the processes and executes them based on predefined instructions from the authenticated users.

[0018] Fig.shows the schematic representation of the system for detecting and clearing sewage blockages according to an embodiment of the present invention. The plurality of sensor modules (25) detect objects to prevent accidents involving underwater drones while traveling. The sensors positioned on different sides of the underwater drone prevent the drone from tipping over due to obstacles, etc. The pressurized water pump (30) clears blockages in the internal sewage path by directing high-pressure water at high speed over the blockages. The water can be supplied from the outside. The sewage can also be used to destroy obstacles or blockages. The nozzle (35) delivers the water at maximum speed, with the flexible line directing the water at the required level from the pump to the nozzle. The nozzle diameter regulates the speed of the water supply over the block.The drone arm (45) is configured to manually remove heavy obstacles and blockages when improper cleaning is detected. The drone arm is operatively coupled to the drone circuit, allowing adjustment in multiple directions to destroy the block or remove the obstacles.

[0019] The drone circuit (50) controls the movement and operation of the underwater drone based on real-time parameters. It receives information from the webcam and sensor modules and controls the operation of the water pressure pump and drone arm to identify and clear blockages without manual intervention. The drone circuit is configured as follows: - Control of the webcam (20) for capturing information in image and video form; - receiving the notification of the sensor module (25); - Comparing one or more parameters to detect obstacle or block type and condition; - Controlling the water pressure pump (30) to direct the water over the block at high speed using the nozzle and pipe; - Controlling the movement of the drone arm (45) to remove strong obstacles / blockages from different directions; and - Control of the rotating elements to control the movement of the underwater drone to identify / remove blockages.

[0020] In one embodiment, the plurality of rotating elements enable the drone to move within the sewer channel. The underwater drone (15) has removable accessories for blockage identification and cleaning. The webcam records one or more wastewater parameters in real time based on predefined instructions. The plurality of sensor modules (25) detect the presence of objects to prevent accidents involving underwater drones while in motion. The pressurized water pump clears blockages in the sewer by directing high-pressure water at high speed onto the blockages. The nozzle delivers the water at maximum speed. The flexible pipe directs the water at the required volume from the pump to the nozzle. The drone arm automatically removes heavy obstacles and blockages as soon as it detects improper cleaning.The drone control system (50) controls the movement and operation of the underwater drone based on real-time parameters. It receives information from the webcam and sensor modules and controls the operation of the pressurized water pump and drone arm to identify and clear blockages without manual intervention.

[0021] It should be noted that the examples of the present invention described above are for illustrative purposes only. Although the present invention has been described using a specific example, numerous modifications are possible without substantially departing from the teachings and advantages of the subject matter described herein. Further substitutions, modifications, and changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present solution. All features disclosed in this specification (including the appended claims, abstract, and drawings) and / or all steps of a method or process disclosed therein may be combined in any way, except for combinations in which at least some of these features and / or steps are mutually exclusive.Although the embodiments described herein are described in terms of various specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the embodiments described herein. List of reference symbols: 10 Automatic system for detecting and cleaning sewage blockages 15 underwater drones 20 webcams 25 Sensor module 30 water pressure pump 35 nozzle 40 Line 45 drone arm 50 drone circuit.

Claims

[1] An automatic system for detecting and clearing sewage blockages (10), comprising: an underwater drone (15) having a plurality of rotating elements enabling the drone to move within the internal sewer, the underwater drone carrying the blockage detection and cleaning accessories via detachable connections; a webcam (20) which records one or more parameters of the wastewater in real time based on predefined instructions; a plurality of sensor modules (25) that detect the presence of objects to prevent accidents involving underwater drones while traveling; a water pressure pump (30) which clears the blockages in the inner sewer by directing high-pressure water at high speed over the blockages, wherein the nozzle (35) delivers the water at maximum speed, and the flexible pipe (40) directs the water at the required level from the pump to the nozzle; a drone arm (45) configured to manually remove heavy obstacles and blockages when improper cleaning of the blockages is detected, wherein a drone circuit (50) controls the movement and operation of the underwater drone based on real-time parameters, wherein the drone circuit (50) receives the information from the webcam and the sensor modules and controls the operation of the water pressure pump and the drone arm to identify and clean the blockages without manual work. [2] The automatic sewage blockage identification and cleaning system of claim 1, wherein the rotation of the plurality of rotating elements controls the movement of the underwater drone in various desired directions. [3] The automatic sewage blockage identification and cleaning system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sensor modules (25) are positioned on multiple sides of the underwater drone for identifying the obstacles, wherein the sensor may comprise at least one ultrasonic sensor or the like. [4] The automatic sewage blockage detection and cleaning system according to claim 1, wherein the pressure of the water pressure pumps can be adjusted depending on the degree of blockage detected by the detection systems. [5] The automatic sewer blockage detection and cleaning system of claim 1, wherein the flexible conduit (40) may comprise a flexible hose. [6] The automatic sewage blockage detection and cleaning system according to claim 1, wherein the drone arm (45) is movable in various angles and directions to remove blockages or the like using the received instruction of the drone circuit.

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