Borewell motor monitoring and leakage detection system

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a system (100) configured to be attached with a borewell (202) to detect damages in the bore-well at an early stage, thus reducing loss. The bore-well drills into an underground aquifer on earth’s surface, to extract water for various purposes such as agriculture. In addition, a set of sensors (102) are positioned at various location to detect one or more parameters of the bore well, and the detected one or more parameters are analysed by a control unit (108) to detect damages such as spark in wire, smoke, burn smell, leakage, and etc. in the borewell at an early stage. Moreover, upon detection of any of the damage, a motor (104) of the borewell is automatically turned off to prevent significant loss, also owner / user is notified.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to borewells. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a system for monitoring motor in the borewell and leakage detection in pipes buried underground.BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Water plays a major role in the Agriculture growth directly and the total economy of the country both directly and indirectly. Water is very essential to living beings. Water scarcity is a regular problem faced by the public because of reduction in the amount of rainfall, methods of harvesting the water and poor water management system followed. New methods have been proposed for water harvesting and management. Borewell method is one of the effective methods for water harvesting because of its support even there is enough rain fall in the area. Among all water sources, borewells are very important nowadays to fulfil the needs for agriculture-related activities, industrial requirements, and day to day usage for human beings.

[0004] Borewells are formed with different depths based on the water availability and utilisation. The amount of water from borewells may reduce because of many reasons such as water level may go down further due to poor rainfall, water may changes its route because of earth vibration or movement, small stones may remain inside the borewell while drilling the borewell with heavy hammers may stop the flow of water, water flow may be restricted by salt sedimentation or deposition in the inner surface of borewell and roots of any bigger plant may grow into the borewell and stops the path of water flow. Hence, continuous monitoring of the borewell is very essential for lifelong utilisation of 30 borewells.

[0005] Moreover, Indian economy is based on the agriculture sector and nowadays borewells are a major source of agriculture for water. Most of the farmers in India, especially in states like Rajasthan and Haryana villages use local manufacturer borewell motors due to their low cost and pulled out large amounts of water from borewell. The borewell motors pulled out more water because they consume more electricity due to that wiring cable that becomes hot and may be burned. Thus, there is a possibility of burning / damage / failure of borewell motor as well (due to heating), and no devices or systems are available for early detection of damages in the borewells.

[0006] There is, therefore, a need for a solution that could obviate the above-mentioned problems, by detecting damages in the borewell at early stages and controlling the borewell automatically to prevent significant loss.OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0007] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy are as listed herein below.

[0008] A general object of the present disclosure is to obviate the above-mentioned limitations and provide a system to prevent damages to a motor of a borewell.

[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to detect damages in the borewell at an early stage.

[0010] Another object of the present disclosure is early detection of the motor failure.

[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to control the motor of the borewell automatically.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to notify an owner / user to prevent significant loss.

[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to avoid reconstruction of bore well for small reasons like motor failures and saves a huge amount of money.SUMMARY

[0014] Aspects of the present disclosure relate to borewells. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a system for monitoring motor in the borewell and leakage detection in pipes buried underground.

[0015] According to an aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a system for monitoring motor and leakage detection in a borewell. The system includes a set of sensors that may be positioned at a pre-defined position on a motor and a set of pipes, and the motor and the set of pipes are positioned underground. The set of sensors may be configured to detect one or more parameters. In addition, the system may include a control unit operatively coupled to the set of sensors, the control unit comprising one or more processors, and the one or more processors may be operatively coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. In addition, the control unit may be configured to receive the detected one or more parameters from the set of sensors, analyse the received one or more parameters to detect damage in any or a combination of the motor, the set of pipes, and the one or more wires.

[0016] In an aspect, the control unit may instruct a power supply unit to prevent supply of power to the motor, upon detection of the damage in at least one of the motor, the set of pipes, and the one or more wires.

[0017] In an aspect, the control unit may generate a warning signal that is transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices.

[0018] In an aspect, the set of sensors may be selected from a group consisting of sound sensor, ultrasonic sensor, smoke detector, odor sensor, and image capturing unit.

[0019] In an aspect, the system may include a communication unit operatively coupled to the processing unit to establish communication between the system and the one or more mobile computing devices.

[0020] In an aspect, the motor may be a submersible pump.

[0021] In an aspect, one or more instructions may be transmitted from the mobile computing device to the system to control one or more operations of the motor.

[0022] In an aspect, the one or more parameters may include any or a combination of smell, smoke, leakage, and sound.

[0023] In an aspect, the damage may include any or a combination of motor damage, wire damage, and leakage in at least one of the set of pipes.

[0024] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed system for monitoring motor in the borewell and leakage detection in pipes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of the proposed system for monitoring motor in the borewell and leakage detection in pipes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 3 illustrates a flow diagram elaborating functioning of the proposed system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0030] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can", "could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0031] As used herein the description and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0032] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosures as defined by the appended claims.

[0033] Embodiments of the present disclosure explained herein relate to borewells. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a system for monitoring motor in the borewell and leakage detection in pipes buried underground.

[0034] According to an aspect, the present disclosure pertains to a system for monitoring motor and leakage detection in a borewell. The system includes a set of sensors that can be positioned at a pre-defined position on a motor and a set of pipes, and the motor and the set of pipes are positioned underground. The set of sensors can be configured to detect one or more parameters. In addition, the system can include a control unit operatively coupled to the set of sensors, the control unit comprising one or more processors, and the one or more processors may be operatively coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors. In addition, the control unit can be configured to receive the detected one or more parameters from the set of sensors, analyse the received one or more parameters to detect damage in any or a combination of the motor, the set of pipes, and the one or more wires.

[0035] In an aspect, the control unit can instruct a power supply unit to prevent supply of power to the motor, upon detection of the damage in at least one of the motor, the set of pipes, and the one or more wires.

[0036] In an aspect, the control unit can generate a warning signal that is transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices.

[0037] In an aspect, the set of sensors can be selected from a group consisting of sound sensor, ultrasonic sensor, smoke detector, odor sensor, and image capturing unit.

[0038] In an aspect, the system can include a communication unit operatively coupled to the processing unit to establish communication between the system and the one or more mobile computing devices.

[0039] In an aspect, the motor can be a submersible pump.

[0040] In an aspect, one or more instructions can be transmitted from the mobile computing device to the system to control one or more operations of the motor.

[0041] In an aspect, the one or more parameters can include any or a combination of smell, smoke, leakage, and sound.

[0042] In an aspect, the damage can include any or a combination of motor damage, wire damage, and leakage in at least one of the set of pipes.

[0043] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed system for monitoring motor in the borewell and leakage detection in pipes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] According to an embodiment, proposed system (100) (interchangeably referred to as system (100)) is attached with a borewell to detect damages in the bore-well at an early stage, thus reducing loss. The bore-well drills into an underground aquifer on earth's surface, to extract water for various purposes. In addition, the borewell includes a motor (104) and a set of pipes (106), for example, PVC pipes, or the like, which are positioned underground. In another embodiment, the motor (104) can be selected from Jet pump, compressor pump, submersible pump or the like.

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, the uPVC casing pipes and column pipes are used in the borewell for both domestic and industrial applications. The uPVC pipes are unquestionably preferred over metal pipes due to superior and sustainable properties that metal pipes lack. In addition, the uPVC pipes are made of high quality unplasticized polyvinyl chloride which is robust, lightweight and durable material. Moreover, the uPVC pipes can withstand a significant amount of wear and tear without breaking or collapsing. Also, the uPVC pipes are noncorrosive do not deteriorate, burst or split, which makes them ideal for wet environments. In another exemplary embodiment, uPVC pipes are manufactured in several sizes and designed to fit flawlessly with compatible fittings, and precise installation, thus eliminating the possibility of leaky joints. In addition, the uPVC pipes are also lightweight, which makes them easy to handle. Also, these uPVC pipes are well-suited to perform at domestic borewells as well as agriculture and industrial operations

[0046] In an exemplary embodiment, the Jet pump can be installed above ground level, over or near the borewell and suitable for depths up to 150 feet. However, if the groundwater is at lower depths the submersible or the compressor pumps are used. The Compressor pumps are suitable for low yielding borewells and also they are easy to install and maintain as they are installed at ground level. However, they are noisy and may also require frequent repairs. Therefore, in general, the submersible pump has become a preferred choice for borewells for agriculture and in homes as well.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, the submersible pump is the most effective machine for irrigation purposes. They play a fundamental part in agriculture as they pump water from the source to the agricultural field. In addition, the submersible pump can be used for many types of irrigation, such as drip, sprinkler, and using a hosepipe. In another exemplary embodiment, a 1 HP (horsepower) submersible pump requires a 2.5 KW internally regulated generator to operate the submersible pump.

[0048] In an embodiment, system (100) can include a set of sensors (102), a control unit (108), a communication unit (114), and a power supply unit (110). The set of sensors (102) can be positioned at various locations adjacent to the set of pipes, and the motor. In addition, a set of sensors (102) can be any or a combination of sound sensor, ultrasonic sensor, smoke detector, odor sensor, and image capturing unit, but not limited to the like.

[0049] In an embodiment, the set of sensors (102) can be configured to detect one or more parameters of the borewell. In addition, the one or more parameters can be such as but not limited to smell, smoke, leakage, sound, and the like. In another embodiment, sound of the motor can be detected using the sound sensor to analyse condition of the motor (104). For example, it is well known that when the motor produces more sound, the motor is not in good condition, and needs to be repaired.

[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, the smoke detector and the odor sensor can be configured to detect smoke, smell respectively in the borewell. For example, failure of the motor (104) can be detected from the smoke, and the failure can be temperature and overheating, hydraulic loading, motor seals, voltage supply and voltage spikes. In an exemplary embodiment, a leading cause of the motor failure is under-voltage or voltage spikes, under-voltage typically is caused by sizing the drop cables (supply cables) too small or by the utility grid supplying low voltage to the motor, as smaller diameter drop cables are used, the resistance increases, and when the resistance of lead goes up, the voltage drop in the lead goes up as well for a given operating current. Eventually, too much current is flowing in the motor causes internal overheating, which may lead to failure of the motor (104).

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, when sparking occurs in wire inside the borewell, the smell or smoke can be detected by the sensors automatically. In another exemplary embodiment, the image capturing unit can be configured to capture images of the borewell, the images can be analysed by the processing unit to detect leakage in the pipe.

[0052] In an embodiment, the control unit (108) can be operatively coupled to the set of sensors (102) and the power supply unit (110). The control unit (108) can include one or more processor(s). The one or more processor(s) can be implemented as one or more microprocessors, microcomputers, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, central processing units, logic circuitries, and / or any devices that manipulate data based on operational instructions. Among other capabilities, the one or more processor(s) can be configured to fetch and execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory of the control unit (108). The memory can store one or more computer-readable instructions or routines, which may be fetched and executed to create or share the data units over a network service. The memory can include any non-transitory storage device including, for example, volatile memory such as RAM, or non-volatile memory such as EPROM, flash memory, and the like.

[0053] In an embodiment, the control unit (108) can be communicatively coupled to the communication unit (114), to establish communication with the power supply unit (110) and one or more mobile computing devices (112) (collectively referred to as mobile computing devices, and individually referred to as mobile computing device).

[0054] In an embodiment, the communication unit (114) can be operatively coupled to the control unit (108), and the communication unit (114) can be configured that facilitate wireless Internet technology to establish communication between the system (100) and the mobile computing devices (112), and the power supply unit (110). Examples of such wireless Internet technology include Global System for Mobile Communication module (GSM module) Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Wireless Broadband (WiBro), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), and the likes.

[0055] In addition, the communication unit (114) can be configured to facilitate short-range communication. For example, short-range communication can be supported using at least one of Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus), and the likes.

[0056] In an embodiment, the mobile computing devices (112) can include such as but not limited to a smartphone, tablet computers, personal digital assistants, laptops, portable media devices, or the like. Moreover, the mobile computing device (112) can include any web client or application that facilitates communication and interaction between researchers and the system (100). In an exemplary embodiment, information communicated between the system (100) and the mobile computing devices (112) can involve user-selected functions available through one or more user interfaces (UIs). The UIs may be specifically associated with the web client (e.g., a browser) or the application. Accordingly, during a communication session with the mobile computing device and the system (100), may provide the mobile computing device with a set of machine-readable instructions that when interpreted by the smartphone using the web client or the application, cause the smartphone to present the UI, and transmit user input received through such UIs back to the system (100). For example, the user can turn on and off the motor (104), status or condition of the motor can be checked, in addition, the mages captured by the image capturing unit can be transmitted to the mobile computing device (112) also, that enables an entity (i.e. the owner of field or house, where the borewell is installed) to get information of the borewell a controlling the borewell from the smartphone easily.

[0057] In an embodiment, the power supply unit (110) can be an AC (alternate current) or DC (direct current). In an exemplary embodiment, the submersible pumps can operate on multiple volts of DC power such as 6V, 12V, 24V or 32V.

[0058] In an embodiment, the control unit (108) can be configured to receive the detected one or more parameters from the set of sensors, analyse the received one or more parameters to detect damage in any or a combination of the motor, the set of pipes, and the one or more wires (interchangeably referred to as wires, hereinafter). In addition, the control unit (108) can instruct the power supply unit (110) to prevent supply of power to the motor (104), upon detection of the damage in at least one of the motor, the set of pipes, and the wires.

[0059] In an embodiment, the control unit (108) can generate a warning signal that can be transmitted to the associated mobile computing devices (112), and the entity can operate the borewell from a remote location, such as turning off the motor (104), and the like.

[0060] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of the proposed system for monitoring motor in a borewell (202) and leakage detection in pipes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The borewell (202) can be buried underground, only certain parts above ground such as opening (204) that enables dispensing of water from the underground. In an embodiment, the borewell (202) can include a set of pipes (106) (interchangeably referred to as pipes (106)), a motor (104), one or more wires (206), and the likes. The set of pipes (106) can be coupled together and positioned inside a hole, where the motor (104) is positioned, and one end of at least one of the set of pipes (106) can be coupled to the motor (104). In addition, the borewell can be 300 feet or more, thus, the set of pipes (106) can be coupled to one another to make a long pipe, and can be positioned inside the hole. Moreover, the one or more wires (206) can be coupled to the motor (104) and a power supply unit (110), and the power supply unit (110) can be configured to supply power to the motor (104) to turn on the borewell.

[0061] In an embodiment, sensors (102) can be positioned to various positions in the hole, for example, at a top side such as (102-a) is positioned, in middle such as (102-b) is positioned, and at an end such as (102-c) positioned at the bottom to detect one or more parameters from various positions. In another embodiment, the sensors (102) can be operatively coupled to a control unit (108), and the control unit (108) can be further operatively coupled to the power supply unit (110).

[0062] In an embodiment, the control unit (108) can analyse the detected one or more parameters to detect damage in the borewell. The damage can be such as but not limited to spark in wire, motor failure, leakage in the pipes (106) and the like. In addition, upon detection of any of the damage, the control unit (108) can instruct the power supply unit (110) by transmitting a set of signals. Upon receiving the set of signals, the power supply unit (110) can turn off the motor by preventing power supply to the motor (104) automatically, without human intervention, thus preventing significant loss such as fire and the like.

[0063] In an embodiment, the control unit (108) can be further configured to transmit a notification signal through a communication unit (114) such as GSM module to one or more mobile computing devices (112) associated with an entity (208) i.e. owner of the field or farmer, using the borewell.

[0064] FIG. 3 illustrates a flow diagram elaborate functioning of the proposed system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] In an embodiment, when a borewell is turned ON by a switch (not shown), power can be supplied to a motor (104) from a power supply unit (110). At step (302), a set of sensors (102) can detect one or more parameters such as smell, leakage, spark, and the like inside the borewell. The set of sensors (102) can include but not limited to sound sensor, ultrasonic sensor, smoke detector, odor sensor, image capturing unit, and the like.

[0066] At step (304), a control unit (108) can be operatively coupled to the set of sensors (102) and the power supply unit (110). The control unit (108) can be configured to analyse the one or more parameters to detect damage in at least one of the motor (104), a set of pipes (106), and one or more wires (206).

[0067] At step (306), upon detection of damage such as motor failure, leakage, a spark in wire or the like, the control unit (108) can instruct the power supply unit (110) to cut off the power supply to the motor (104) to turn off the motor, (104) to prevent any hazardous incident.

[0068] At step (308), the control unit (108) can be further configured to notify an entity by transmitting a warning signal to one or more mobile computing devices (112) about the damage. In addition, the system (100) can be returned at step (302) to detect the one or more parameters of the borewell.

[0069] In an embodiment, the above-described system detects damages at an early stage, thus avoiding reconstruction of the borewell for small reasons like motor failures and saves a huge amount of money.

[0070] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled"; is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to"; and "coupled with"; are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to"; and "coupled with"; are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary.

[0071] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0072] The present disclosure provides a system to prevent damages to a motor of a borewell.

[0073] The present disclosure provides a system to detect damages in the borewell at an early stage.

[0074] The present disclosure provides a system for early detection of the motor failure.

[0075] The present disclosure provides a system to control the motor of the borewell automatically.

[0076] The present disclosure provides a system to notify an owner / user to prevent significant loss.

[0077] The present disclosure provides a system to avoid reconstruction of borewell for small reasons like motor failures and saves a huge amount of money.

Claims

1. A system (100) for monitoring motor and leakage detection in a bore-well, the system comprising: a set of sensors (102) positioned at a pre-defined position on a motor (104) and a set of pipes (106) to detect one or more parameters, wherein the motor and the set of pipes are positioned underground; and a control unit (108) operatively coupled to the set of sensors, the control unit comprising one or more processors, wherein the one or more processors are operatively coupled with a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the one or more processors, the control unit configured to: receive the detected one or more parameters from the set of sensors; analyse the received one or more parameters to detect damage in any or a combination of the motor, the set of pipes, and a plurality of wires; instruct a power supply unit (110) to prevent supply of power to the motor, upon detection of the damage in at least one of the motor, the set of pipes, and the plurality of wires; and generate a warning signal, wherein the warning signal is transmitted to one or more mobile computing devices (112).

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of sensors (102) are selected from a group consisting of sound sensor, ultrasonic sensor, smoke detector, odor sensor, and image capturing unit.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system comprises a communication unit (114) operatively coupled to the processing unit to establish communication between the system and the one or more mobile computing devices.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motor (104) is a submersible pump.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more instructions are transmitted from the mobile computing device (112) to the system to control one or more operations of the motor.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprising any or a combination of smell, smoke, leakage, and sound.

7. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the damage comprising any or a combination of motor damage, wire damage, and leakage in at least one of the set of pipes.