Winged water tank

Abstract

The invention, a winged water tank (1), is characterized by the following features: It can be used in any area where water is needed and can be made in various sizes according to need, with different uses in different fields. The winged water tank (1) is particularly designed for use in forests to fight fires, in agricultural areas such as vineyards, gardens, and fields to combat drought, in factory yards in industries with a high need for water, and in arid regions like Africa and the Middle East where access to drinking and utility water is difficult, to collect and use rainwater to ensure necessary hygiene and cleanliness wherever water is needed. The entire water tank (1) is made of concrete and is buried in the ground to prevent the water from freezing in cold weather. Rainwater is collected on the roof (3) through water collection wings (4) built on all four sides of the roof (3), sloped towards the roof (3). The water collected on the roof (3) is directed into the tank (1) through a sufficient number of grated water descent holes (6) located on the roof (3). Once the tank (1) is full and reaches the overflow point, the excess water is discharged through water outlet holes (7) on the right and left sides of the body (2), which is built 3 meters above ground level to protect the tank (1) from external interventions. The excess water is then transported through PVC plastic pipes (9) with grates (10) at their ends to a channel (8) constructed outside the tank (1). The channel (8) directs the excess water away from the tank (1) to prevent damage to the tank (1) and soil erosion. The water remaining in the tank (1) is used as needed. Thus, this winged water tank (1) features a self-filling and self-draining system without the need for any tools or external intervention. Additionally, the winged water tank (1) includes a material and intervention room (11) at the front of the tank (1), which contains necessary tools and equipment. The room (11) is equipped with a panic bar door (12) made of iron to prevent being trapped inside, a panic bar door handle (13) located behind the panic bar door (12), and ventilation windows (14) covered with steel grate on two walls of the intervention room (11). For drawing and using the necessary water, cleaning, and maintenance of the tank (1), there is an intervention window (15) made of iron within the material and intervention room (11). The winged water tank (1) also includes load-bearing columns (5) designed to support the water collection wings (4) and prevent them from collapsing.

Description

Winged Water Tank

[0001] The invention, a winged water tank (1), is characterized by its ability to be used in any area where water is needed. It can be constructed in various sizes according to demand and serves different purposes in different fields. The winged water tank (1) is particularly designed for combating forest fires in forests, addressing drought in agricultural areas such as gardens, fields, and other farming lands, serving industrial purposes in factory yards, and for accessing drinking and utility water in arid regions like Africa and the Middle East while meeting the essential hygiene and cleanliness requirements. Thus, its primary purpose is to collect and utilize rainwater. The entire winged water tank (1) is made of concrete. During construction, the tank should be placed on a firm and level ground, free from any irregularities or protrusions. The area around the tank (1) must be cleared of any materials (such as stones, metals, sharp or piercing objects) that could cause damage. To prevent freezing during winter, the water tank (1) should be buried in the ground. After completing the tank’s construction, the body (2) is built at a height of 3 meters above ground level. The elevated position of the body (2) serves to protect the tank (1) from external threats, including damage from humans or animals, contamination, and exposure to sunlight. Additionally, during the body’s (2) construction, 10 mm-wide PVC plastic pipes (9) are installed 25 cm above ground level on both the right and left sides of the tank. In this project, a total of 12 pipes (6 on the right and 6 on the left) to serve as filtered water outlet holes (7) are strategically placed during manufacturing, allowing excess water to drain out of the tank (1). Subsequently, the tank’s (1) roof (3) is constructed, featuring 21 adequately spaced filtered water descent holes (6) with a width of 10mm. These holes (6) facilitate the downward flow of collected water into the tank (1). The act of covering the body with a roof provides additional precautions against the risk of freezing during winter. Moreover, during the summer months, it helps maintain cooler water temperatures by preventing direct sunlight exposure, thereby preventing evaporation. It also serves as a barrier against algae growth and oxygen depletion. The filtered water descent holes (6) and water outlet holes (7) ensure adequate ventilation within the tank (1). Later, rainwater collection wings (4) are constructed along the four edges of the tank’s (1) roof (3) and will slope towards the roof (3). In this project, each wing (4) has a length of 5 meters. The combined area of the water collection wings (4) and the roof (3) amounts to 450 m². Therefore, within this 450 m² water collection area, rainwater is collected via the water collection wings (4) and directed downward due to the roof’s (3) incline. The water then flows into the tank (1) through the filtered water descent holes (6) located on the roof (3). To prevent the collapse of the water collection wings (4) and support their weight, load-bearing columns (5) are installed. Additionally, in front of the winged water tank (1), a materials and intervention room (11) is constructed. This room (11) houses various tools and materials, including shovels, ropes, hoses, and more, which may be needed during maintenance or emergencies. The materials and intervention room (11) also acts as a protective measure against external interference or damage to the tank (1). For added safety, the entrance to the materials and intervention room (11) features an iron panic bar door (12), equipped with a panic bar handle (13) behind it. The purpose of the panic bar handle (13) is to allow anyone inside the room (11) to escape safely in case the door (12) accidentally closes during work or maintenance. On opposite walls of the materials and intervention room (11), ventilation windows (14) have been installed. These windows are covered with steel grate to prevent the entry of insects, pests, and reptiles. Inside the materials and intervention room (11), there is an intervention window (15) made of iron. This window helps draw and utilize water from the tank (1) when needed. It facilitates the use of tools such as motor pumps, submersible pumps, and fire hoses for extracting water from the tank (1) and performing regular maintenance and cleaning. Connected to the water outlet holes (7), PVC plastic pipes (9) extend beyond the body (2) of the tank (1). These pipes (9) prevent excess water from damaging the tank (1) and help prevent soil erosion. Additionally, channels (8) are constructed on both sides of the tank (1) to carry excess water away from the tank (1). These channels (8), each 1 meter wide, serve multiple purposes. They prevent damage to the tank (1), aid in preventing soil erosion, and help redirect excess water for irrigation or storage in small pools. To safeguard the PVC plastic pipes (9) used for channeling excess water, a layer of concrete is applied over them after the completion of the winged water tank (1). The roof (3) and rainwater collection wings (4) are covered with tiles and ceramic flooring to protect them. Additionally, the buried portion of the water tank (1), including the base and side walls, undergoes necessary cleaning to prevent water leakage. Mud, debris, concrete remnants, iron pieces, and sharp materials are removed. After allowing time for drying, a coat of sliding-based primer is applied. Necessary insulation materials are used, and necessary insulation is applied to prevent leaks and additional precaution is taken. Also, tiles and ceramic plates are applied to the water tanks (1) to be built and used for drinking and utility purposes. Winged water tanks (1) can be used in a variety of areas. For example, winged water tanks (1) to be built in forests will not be used for anything but firefighting. Thus, water tank (1) will be 365-day & 24-hour filled with water. Therefore, when a fire occurs, it will be ready to use in an instant and the spread of the fire will be prevented. Moreover, the capacity exceeding the tank will be transferred outside the tank (1) to the desired place around the tank (1) by the channels (8) and it can be used for irrigation and utility water which will benefit forest creatures as it will be collected in small pools. Water can be collected in collection containers and barrels, i.e., winged water tanks (1) to be built in forest areas, a 365-day & 24-hour tank (1), will be full and will be maintained at least four times a year during the transition periods of March, June, September, December by forest staff. Necessary cleaning and maintenance of the tanks will prevent damage. Winged water tanks (1) to be used in gardens, vineyards, and fields do not need to store water like in the forest areas due to the need for irrigation and use, they can be used when necessary. If there is excess water in water tanks (1) in agricultural areas due to heavy rain, the excess water can be collected in water collection containers, barrels for later use, or the water can be collected in small pools through the channel (8) around the tank (1). Industrial winged water tanks to be used in factory yards will work on the same principle. They will be used continuously without any restriction as they will always be needed, and in this respect, their capacity must be larger and there must be more of them. If there is a possible capacity excess, water will be collected in collection containers and barrels to be used later.

[0002] Winged water tanks (1) to store drinking and utility water are built with necessary hygiene and cleanliness in mind, working on the same principle as factory yards. Winged water tanks (1) can be built in different sizes according to different needs. For example, for a farmer's small field, if a water tank (1) with a height of 3 meters, width of 5 meters, and length of 10 meters is built;

[0003] 3x5x10 = 150 Cubic Meter Water Tank (1) is built, and 150 Cubic Meter equals 150 Tons of water. If a larger tank is needed,

[0004] Height 4 Meters

[0005] Width 8 Meters

[0006] Length 25 Meters

[0007] 4x8x25 = 800 Cubic Meter Water Tank (1) is built which holds 800 Tons.

[0008] In other words, it can be made in the desired size according to the size and need of the place where it will be used. In this example project, the dimensions of the buried part of the tank (1) are as follows:

[0009] Height 4 meters

[0010] Width 5 meters

[0011] Length 20 meters

[0012] 4x5x20=400 cubic meters of water, so the dimensions above create a water tank (1) of 400 tons. This means that since the largest tanker holds about 40 tons of water, a single winged water tank (1) holds the amount of water equivalent to 10 tankers. Thus, 4 water tanks (1), for example, built at certain distances will keep 40 tankers’ loads of water ready for use at the fire site. This means fires can be extinguished immediately before they spread. Forests are generally composed of steep slopes. By constructing a tank (1) at a point that can oversee both sides of the slope, fires can be immediately intervened and extinguished before they spread. Winged water tanks (1) should be built at strategic points in forests, starting from risky areas. For example, if 4 water tanks (1) are built at certain intervals in a square-shaped area, for example 1000 to 3000 meters, it makes intervention within an average of 1500 meters from four directions possible. The area covered by 4 winged water tanks (1) built at 3000-meter intervals will store water for 3000 x 3000 = 9,000,000 (nine million) square meters area, ready for use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Water load of 4 winged water tanks (1) will equal to 40 tankers’ loads of water which can help intervene forest fires from 4 directions before they grow, and fires will be extinguished rapidly.

[0013] The cost of such a winged water tank (1) is approximately 1,880,000 (one million eight hundred and eighty thousand) Turkish liras at today's prices. According to today's exchange rates, it equals to 63,000 (sixty-three thousand) USD. Of course, the costs of winged water tanks (1) will vary depending on the size. When we look at this sample project, at first glance, it may seem like a very difficult and very expensive solution. Yet, according to statistics, the money spent on fighting fires is 8,190,000,000 (eight billion one hundred and ninety million) Turkish liras. When the money spent on fighting forest fires in one year is divided by the cost of one tank (1);

[0014] 8,190,000,000 ÷ 1,880,000 = 4,356 winged water tanks (1) can be built with the money spent in one year.

[0015] Considering that a water tank (1) can be used for 50 to 100 years, it can be seen that it is actually very cheap and very necessary. The forest area in Turkey is approximately 232,450,000,000 square meters. Tanks (1) built in a square shape at 3000-meter intervals mean: 3000 x 3000 = 9,000,000 (nine million) square meters of area covered. Given that we can build 4,356 water tanks with the money spent on firefighting in one year, this means that 4,225 square-shaped areas, each covering 9,000,000 (nine million) square meters, can be brought under control.

[0016] Since 9,000,000 x 4,225 = 38,025,000,000 square meters of area can be protected with the annual budget, this means that with a six-year budget, all of Turkey's forests can be protected against fire.

[0017] 38,025,000,000 x 6 = 228,150,000,000 square meters of area can be brought under control. As a winged water tank (1) can be used for 50 to 100 years with the benefits it provides, it proves to be very cheap and crucial. With the winged water tank (1), forest fires will be immediately and locally intervened, before they grow, protecting the forests and preventing the damage to the living creatures within. Winged water tanks (1) can be used in agricultural areas, industry, and for drinking and utility water purposes. Their longevity and operation based on the principle of self-filling and self-emptying allow winged water tanks (1) to be utilized in any area where water is needed. In hot regions where there is no or minimal risk of water freezing, the water outlet holes (1) located on the right and left sides of the tank body (2) and made 25 cm above the ground level can be placed one and a half or two meters above ground level to hold more water in the tank (1). However, necessary precautions against freezing and heat must be taken for the tank body (2). This means that insulation and cladding should be done. Tanks can be constructed in easily accessible agricultural areas such as vineyards, gardens, and fields for industrial, factory, utility, and drinking water purposes.

[0018] The invention, a winged water tank (1), is characterized by its ability to be used in any area where water is needed and can be built in various sizes according to need, with versatile applications across various fields. The winged water tank (1) is particularly designed for use in forests to fight fires, in agricultural areas such as vineyards, gardens, and fields to combat drought, in factory yards in industries with a high need for water, and in arid regions like Africa and the Middle East where access to drinking and utility water is difficult, to collect and use rainwater, ensuring necessary hygiene and cleanliness, wherever water is needed. The entire water tank (1) is made of concrete and is buried in the ground to prevent the water from freezing in cold weather. The water tank (1) is protected from harmful external interventions and sunlight by a body (2) constructed 3 meters high above the ground, with a roof (3) that covers the water tank (1) to prevent damage and evaporation of the water. The roof (3) is equipped with water collection wings (4) on all four sides, sloping towards the roof (3) where the water is collected, supported by load-bearing columns (5). The roof (3) also has enough grated water descent holes (6) to allow rainwater collected on the roof (3) via the water collection wings (4) to descend into the water tank (1). The water tank (1) is equipped with sufficient water outlet holes (7) on the right and left sides of the body (2) to expel excess water outside the winged water tank (1) during filling without any tools or equipment when it reaches the maximum capacity, which means it has a self-filling and self-draining system. To prevent the excess water expelled from the winged water tank (1) from damaging the tank (1) and causing soil erosion, there is a 1-meter-wide channel (8) outside the winged water tank (1) to carry the excess water to the desired location. The excess water carried to the channel (8) is transported by a PVC plastic pipe (9) with ends connected to the water outlet holes (7), and the ends of the pipes are fitted with a steel grate (10) to prevent reptiles and rodents from entering. In the front part of the tank, there is a materials and intervention room (11) containing a sufficient number of tools and equipment ready for use when needed. To prevent being trapped inside during work, the intervention room (11) is equipped with a panic bar door (12) made of iron, with a panic bar door handle (13) located behind the panic bar door (12). The two walls of the materials and intervention room (11) also feature ventilation windows (14) covered with steel wire mesh to prevent insects and reptiles from entering. Inside the winged water tank (1), there is equipment to draw and use the necessary water, such as a motor pump, submersible pump, or fire hoses when needed. For cleaning and all kinds of interventions, there is an intervention window (15) made of iron, located inside the materials and intervention room (11). The PVC plastic pipes (9) of the winged water tank (1) are covered with concrete to protect them from external interventions and prevent breakage. Additionally, the roof (3) and water collection wings (4) are covered with tiles, and the inside of the water tank (1) is cleaned and coated with waterproofing material to prevent water leakage.

[0019] Despite the use of various technologies, such as firefighting aircraft, helicopters, fire trucks, and numerous expert teams and equipment, the prevention of forest destruction and loss of lives due to forest fires, one of the world's biggest problems, remains a significant challenge. In addition, the lack of sufficient water in agricultural areas results in inadequate irrigation of vineyards, gardens, and fields, leading to substantial production losses. Partial solutions involve the drilling of water wells, yet this practice causes serious harm to nature and groundwater resources. Moreover, the water used in industry comes from the drinking water, leading to occasional shortages. In areas where access to drinking water is difficult, wells are drilled to meet the demand for drinking and utility water. However, these practices impose significant economic burdens and cause substantial harm to both nature and groundwater resources.Technical Problem

[0020] Regarding forest fire prevention, water tanks (1) will be strategically placed at specific distances within forests, ensuring 365-day & 24-hour availability for firefighting operations. Water in such water tanks (1) will only be used in fires. Thus, with immediate and on-site intervention, fires will be extinguished before they grow and the destruction of nature and the living creatures in it will be prevented. In agricultural areas like vineyards, gardens, and fields, these tanks (1) will provide crucial water sources for irrigation during dry periods, replenishing with rainwater for efficient water management. When there is too much water, it will be stored for later use by creating pools in fields and using water containers. The water needs in the industry will be met more economically and without the need for well water and drinking water, thanks to the winged water tank (1) to be built in the factory yards. In regions with limited access to drinking water, the water tanks (1), enhancing hygiene standards, will facilitate easier access to clean water for drinking and utility. The water stored in the water tanks (1) to prevent forest fires will under no circumstances be used for any other purposes. Yet, any excess water expelled from the tanks (1) can be utilized in any desired way. In other areas, winged water tanks (1) constructed for industrial, agricultural, and drinking water purposes can be used whenever needed. The winged water tank (1) is illustrated in the following figures.Fig.1

[0021] illustrates the cross-sectional perspective view of the winged water tank.Fig.2

[0022] illustrates the internal view of the winged water tank.Fig.3

[0023] illustrates the top view of the winged water tank.Fig.4

[0024] illustrates the front view of the winged water tank.Fig.5

[0025] illustrates the left view of the winged water tank.Fig.6

[0026] illustrates the right view of the winged water tank.Fig.7

[0027] illustrates the rear view of the winged water tank.Fig.8

[0028] illustrates the internal view of the materials and intervention room in the winged water tank.Fig.9

[0029] illustrates the front and left view of the winged water tank.Fig.10

[0030] illustrates the image of the completed construction of the winged water tank.

[0031] Winged water tanks (1) vary in their usage locations and sizes. They can be built in public areas, such as forests, with the approval of public authorities. In private areas, such as fields or gardens owned by individuals, they can be built with the landowner's consent.

[0032] In places owned by companies, such as industrial zones like factory yards, they can be constructed based on the needs and decisions of company authorities. However, since building winged water tanks (1) involves construction, they must first undergo construction-related project work. Necessary architectural and engineering static calculations should be done, and the official permits should be obtained from the relevant authorities. They can be constructed after obtaining project approvals and construction permits from municipalities.

[0033] Underground water tankBody above the groundRoofRainwater collection wingsLoad-bearing columnsGrated water descent holesWater outlet holesChannelsPVC plastic pipesGrateMaterial and intervention roomPanic bar doorPanic bar door handleVentilation windowsIntervention window

Claims

The invention, a winged water tank (1), is characterized by the following features; it is entirely made of concrete, buried in the ground to prevent the water from freezing, with a body (2) built 3 meters above ground to protect the water tank (1) from harmful external interventions and sunlight; the water tank (1) is covered by a roof (3) to prevent damage and evaporation of the water; the roof (3) is designed with water collection wings (4) on all four sides, sloped towards the roof (3), to collect and direct rainwater to the roof (3); the load-bearing columns (5) are constructed to support the water collection wings (4); there are sufficient grated water descent holes (6) on the roof (3) to direct the rainwater collected on the roof (3) into the water tank (1); the body (2) of the winged water tank (1) has sufficient water outlet holes (7) on both the right and left sides to discharge excess water when the tank (1) is full, without the need for any extra tools or devices.According to claim 1, the winged water tank (1) is characterized by the following features; it includes a 1-meter-wide channel (8) outside the tank (1) to transport excess water discharged from the tank (1) to prevent damage to the tank (1) and soil erosion; the channel (8) directs the excess water to the desired location; the PVC plastic pipes (9) connected to the water outlet holes (7) carry the water to the channel (8); a grate (10) is attached to the ends of the PVC plastic pipes (9) to prevent reptiles from entering.According to claim 1 or claim 2, the winged water tank (1) is characterized by the following features; it includes a material and intervention room (11) at the front of the tank (1) containing a sufficient number of tools and equipment ready for use when needed; the intervention room (11) has a panic bar door (12) made of iron to prevent being trapped inside during work, with a panic bar door handle (13) behind the panic bar door (12), and ventilation windows (14) covered with steel grate on two walls of the intervention room (11).According to claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3, the winged water tank (1) is characterized by the following features; it includes an intervention window (15) made of iron inside the material and intervention room (11) to draw and use the necessary water with a motor pump, submersible pump, fire hose, to clean, and to carry out any intervention needed.

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