Smart water treatment system and method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a smart water treatment system for processing contaminants of a fluid. To this end, the present invention may provide a smart water treatment system comprising: a fluid storage structure disposed at a location where a fluid is initially introduced, having a storage tank in which the fluid is stored, and having an identifier by which same can be identified (hereinafter, referred to as a main identifier); a water treatment structure having an inlet connected to an outlet of the fluid storage structure, a process treatment unit to which a preset water treatment process is applied to perform water treatment with regard to the fluid introduced through the inlet, and an outlet for discharging the treated fluid, the process treatment unit having an identifier set for identifying same (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-identifier), at least two water treatment structures being connected to the fluid storage structure; and a device having executable software stored therein such that processes of the smart water treatment system are automatically recognized using the main identifier and the sub-identifier, state management and control are performed with regard to the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structure by transmitting / receiving process-related information and control information using the main identifier and the sub-identifier.

Description

Smart water treatment system and method

[0001] The present invention relates to a modular smart water treatment technology for removing pollutants from fluids discharged from facilities.

[0002] The following description merely provides background information related to the present embodiment and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] Generally, a conventional water treatment system for a facility consists of a wastewater storage tank for storing wastewater generated from a facility, such as a factory; a sedimentation tank for settling wastewater supplied from the wastewater storage tank to remove settled sludge contained in the wastewater; a flotation tank for adding a coagulant to the wastewater supplied through the sedimentation tank to coagulate waste oil contained in the wastewater and cause it to float to the surface, and for removing such floating sludge; and a treatment tank (treated wastewater tank) for temporarily storing treated wastewater supplied from the flotation tank and discharging the stored treated water.

[0004] Recently, due to the issue of water pollution, the introduction of water treatment systems to purify and discharge wastewater has become essential for each facility; however, for small and medium-sized facilities, applying conventional water treatment systems is financially burdensome.

[0005] The present invention provides a smart water treatment system and method capable of increasing the operational efficiency of a modularized smart water treatment system by automatically setting a process through recognition of a water treatment structure connected to a fluid storage structure in a smart water treatment system that performs water treatment through the connection of a plurality of modularized structures, and then controlling the water treatment structure based thereon.

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other unmentioned purposes will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0007] As a technical means for achieving the above-mentioned technical problem, a smart water treatment system for treating contaminants in a fluid according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a fluid storage structure having an identifier (hereinafter referred to as a 'main identifier') that can identify itself and a storage tank disposed at a location where the fluid is first introduced and where the fluid is stored, an inlet connected to the outlet of the fluid storage structure, a process treatment unit that performs water treatment on the fluid introduced through the inlet by applying a preset water treatment process, and an outlet that discharges the treated fluid, and a water treatment structure having an identifier (hereinafter referred to as a 'sub identifier') set for identifying itself, and at least two water treatment structures connected to the fluid storage structure, wherein software is stored in an executable form that automatically recognizes the process of the smart water treatment system using the main identifier and the sub identifier, and performs state management and control of the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structure through the transmission and reception of process-related information and control information using the main identifier and the sub identifier.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device may be a computing device equipped with software, which is connected to a fluid storage structure and at least two water treatment structures via wired or wireless connection.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water treatment structure is provided with a connection recognition unit for recognizing that the outlet of a fluid storage structure or another water treatment structure is connected to its inlet, and can transmit the sub-identifier to the computing device as the connection is recognized through the connection recognition unit.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the computing device can transmit data including the process progress status and control status of each structure constituting the smart water treatment system to the fluid storage structure based on the process-related information and display it through the display unit.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device may be a fluid storage structure connected by wire or wirelessly to each of the water treatment structures configured in the smart water treatment system.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water treatment structure is provided with a connection recognition unit for recognizing that the outlet of a fluid storage structure or another water treatment structure is connected to its inlet, and can provide the sub-identifier to the fluid storage structure as the connection is recognized through the connection recognition unit.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the fluid storage structure and a plurality of water treatment structures is connected via short-range wireless communication, and the water treatment structure can be connected to the fluid storage structure and provide a sub-identifier through a wireless connection setting using a main identifier of the fluid storage structure that has been set up.

[0014] As a technical means for achieving the above-mentioned technical problem, a smart water treatment method for treating contaminants in a fluid according to an embodiment of the present invention may include the step of recognizing a process by receiving, wirelessly or wiredly, a main identifier of a fluid storage structure having a storage tank in which the fluid is stored and which is positioned at the location where the first fluid is introduced, and sub-identifiers of at least two water treatment structures sequentially connected to the fluid storage structure; the step of collecting the water treatment status of the water treatment structures using each of the sub-identifiers of the water treatment structures received in the software; and the step of controlling the water treatment structures by transmitting control information to the water treatment structures requiring control using the sub-identifiers of the water treatment structures requiring control when there are water treatment structures requiring control in the fluid storage structure based on the water treatment status.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the software is executed by a computing device connected to a fluid storage structure and at least two water treatment structures via wired or wireless connection, and the step of recognizing the process can be performed by receiving and recognizing a sub-identifier of the connected water treatment structure as the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structures are connected or as the water treatment structures are connected.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the smart water treatment method may further include the step of transmitting data including the process progress status and control status of each structure constituting the smart water treatment system to the fluid storage structure based on the water treatment status data collected from the software, and displaying it through a display unit.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of recognizing the process process can recognize the process process by receiving a main identifier and a sub identifier as the power of the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structure is turned on.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of recognizing the process process is to be connected via short-range wireless communication through wireless connection settings with the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structure, respectively, in the software, and the process process can be recognized by receiving a main identifier and a sub identifier through the short-range wireless communication.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the software is executed by a main controller within a fluid storage structure and can recognize the process by receiving sub-identifiers from each of a plurality of water treatment structures connected to the fluid storage structure via wired or wireless connection.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the step of recognizing the process process can be performed by receiving a sub-identifier of the second water treatment structure through the first water treatment structure when a second water treatment structure is connected to a first water treatment structure connected to the fluid storage structure.

[0021] According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, the operational efficiency of a modularized smart water treatment system can be increased by automatically setting a process through recognition of a water treatment structure connected to a fluid storage structure in a smart water treatment system that performs water treatment through the connection of a plurality of modularized structures, and then controlling the water treatment structure based thereon.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the overall configuration of a smart water treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the detailed configuration of a fluid storage structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the detailed configuration of a water treatment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the process of a fluid storage structure recognizing a water treatment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the process of recognizing a process for implementing a smart water treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the process of recognizing a process according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following detailed description is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices, and / or systems described herein. However, this is merely illustrative and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0029] In describing the embodiments of the present invention, detailed descriptions of known technologies related to the present invention are omitted if it is determined that such detailed descriptions may unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present invention. Furthermore, the terms described below are defined in consideration of their functions within the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intentions or practices of the user or operator. Therefore, such definitions should be based on the content throughout this specification. Terms used in the detailed description are intended merely to describe the embodiments of the present invention and should not be limiting in any way. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, expressions in the singular form include the meaning of the plural form. In this description, expressions such as “include” or “compose” are intended to refer to certain characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts thereof, or combinations thereof, and should not be interpreted to exclude the existence or possibility of one or more other characteristics, numbers, steps, actions, elements, parts thereof, or combinations thereof other than those described.

[0030] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, a smart water treatment system through modularization according to an embodiment of the present invention and a water treatment method through process recognition using the same will be described.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a drawing illustrating the overall configuration of a smart water treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating the detailed configuration of a fluid storage structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the detailed configuration of a water treatment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the process of a fluid storage structure recognizing a water treatment structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, a smart water treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention has an identifier capable of identifying itself, and a plurality of process treatment structures (100, 101) to which a process for performing water treatment on an incoming fluid based on a pre-set water treatment method (hereinafter referred to as a 'water treatment process') is applied are interconnected to allow for the discharge of an initially incoming fluid, such as contaminated water, through sequential water treatment. Here, each of the plurality of process treatment structures (100, 101) is equipped with a standardized module for each process and may include standardized parts, standardized structures, etc.

[0033] A smart water treatment system can be implemented by sequentially connecting each of the multiple process treatment structures (100, 101) implemented in the smart water treatment system. The first process treatment structure among the multiple process treatment structures (100, 101) is a fluid storage structure (100) into which contaminated fluid is initially introduced and stored, and the process treatment structures subsequently connected thereto can be referred to as water treatment structures (101).

[0034] As described above, the smart water treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a device in which software is stored in an executable form that performs state management and control of the fluid storage structure (100) and the water treatment structure (101), wherein at least two water treatment structures (101) are connected to a fluid storage structure (100), and the software automatically recognizes the process of the smart water treatment system using a main identifier of the fluid storage structure (100) and a sub identifier of the water treatment structure (101), collects water treatment status data including process-related information using the main identifier and the sub identifier, and transmits control information based on the collected water treatment status data.

[0035] The above device may be a fluid storage structure (100) within the smart water treatment system of the present invention, or a computing device (200) connected wirelessly or via wired connection to the fluid storage structure (100) and the water treatment structure (101) of the smart water treatment system.

[0036] Accordingly, the water treatment structure (101) is provided with a connection recognition unit (101a) for recognizing that the outlet of the fluid storage structure (100) or another water treatment structure (100) is connected to its inlet, and can transmit its sub-identifier to the fluid storage structure (100) or computing device (200) as the connection is recognized through the connection recognition unit (101a).

[0037] If the device is a computing device (200), the software of the computing device (200) can transmit data including the process progress status and control status of each structure (100, 101) constituting the smart water treatment system to the fluid storage structure (100) based on water treatment status data including process-related information, and display it through the display unit (180).

[0038] When the device is a fluid storage structure (100), the fluid storage structure (100) can receive a sub-identifier of a connected water treatment structure (101) through communication with a connected water treatment structure (101) via wired or wireless connection as each of the plurality of water treatment structures (101) is connected.

[0039] The fluid storage structure (100) may be equipped with a storage tank (102) into which a fluid requiring water treatment is introduced and stored. That is, the fluid storage structure (100) can store fluid according to the capacity of the storage tank (102) as fluid is introduced, and then, when a certain capacity or more is stored, pump the fluid stored in the storage tank (102) through the control of the pump module (140) and the valve module (130) and transfer it to the connected water treatment structure (101).

[0040] Additionally, the fluid storage structure (100) can sense the initial fluid water quality status of the fluid that was initially introduced, i.e., the fluid stored in the storage tank (102), through the water quality sensor (160) and provide it to the main controller (190).

[0041] Additionally, the fluid storage structure (100) may further be equipped with a main communication module (170) for communication with a computing device (200) and a display unit (180) for displaying various information.

[0042] Additionally, the fluid storage structure (100) may be equipped with an inlet (110), an outlet (120), a valve module (130), a pump module (140), a power module (150) installed on piping connected to the inlet (110) and the outlet (120), and a main controller (190) that performs overall control.

[0043] Additionally, a main identifier is set in the fluid storage structure (100), and communication with the computing device (200) can be performed using the main identifier. Specifically, when communication with the computing device (200) is required, the main controller (190) of the fluid storage structure (100) can perform communication via wired or wireless means after the computing device (200) recognizes the part as a fluid storage structure using the main identifier.

[0044] Additionally, the main controller (190) of the fluid storage structure (100) can receive and register a sub-identifier from the water treatment structure (101) through a predetermined registration procedure as the water treatment structure (101) is connected through the execution of software. Accordingly, the main controller (190) can perform control on the water treatment structure (101) that requires control using the registered sub-identifier.

[0045] Here, the registration procedure may be carried out wirelessly or via a wired method, and the wired registration procedure may be carried out by receiving a sub-identifier of a water treatment structure (101) directly connected to a fluid storage structure (100) and then receiving a sub-identifier of a water treatment structure (101) subsequently connected through the first connected water treatment structure (101), or by recognizing each water treatment structure (101) connected to the fluid storage structure (100) via a wired connection and receiving a sub-identifier from each water treatment structure (101).

[0046] The wireless registration procedure may be performed by connecting the fluid storage structure (100) and the subsequently connected water treatment structure (101) through a wireless connection setup process via short-range wireless communication, and by receiving a sub-identifier from the connected water treatment structure (101) to the fluid storage structure (100). Here, examples of short-range wireless communication include Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, infrared communication, Wi-Fi communication, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0047] The wireless connection setup process may utilize a method in which information including a main identifier is broadcast via short-range wireless communication from a fluid storage structure (100) and then wirelessly connected to a water treatment structure (101) that responds to it, or a method in which a water treatment structure (100) broadcasts information for connection using a pre-registered main identifier and then wirelessly connected to a fluid storage structure (100) that responds to it.

[0048] Meanwhile, the water treatment structure (101) may be registered by transmitting not only the sub-identifier but also information about the set water treatment method through a registration procedure.

[0049] Meanwhile, the main controller (190) of the fluid storage structure (100) can check the connection status of the water treatment structure (101) based on the response thereto after transmitting a predetermined connection verification signal to the connected water treatment structure (101) at predetermined time intervals through the execution of software to check the connection status information. That is, the main controller (190) can update the information displayed on the display unit (180) by recognizing when a predetermined water treatment structure (101) is added by transmitting a connection verification signal at predetermined time intervals.

[0050] Additionally, the main controller (190) recognizes the water treatment structure (101) through a registration procedure with the water treatment structure (101) when the water treatment structure (101) is added, and can update the information displayed on the display unit (180) based on the recognized information, such as the sub-identifier and water treatment method.

[0051] The water treatment structure (101) may include, in the same way as the fluid storage structure (100), an inlet (110), an outlet (120), a valve module (130) installed on a pipe connected to the inlet (110) and the outlet (120), a pump module (140), a process treatment unit (145) for treating the inflow water, such as wastewater or sewage containing pollutants, which is introduced by the pump module (140), a power module (150), a plurality of water quality sensors (160), a connection module (172) for wired or wireless connection with the fluid storage structure (100), and a sub-controller (192) for performing various controls through communication with the main controller (190).

[0052] In an embodiment of the present invention, a fluid storage structure (100) and a water treatment structure (101) may be connected via a wired or wireless connection. Specifically, the water treatment structure (101) may be connected to the connection interface (105) of the fluid storage structure (100) via a connection module (172) to transmit and receive data. To this end, the connection module (172) and the connection interface (105) may support a serial connection (e.g., RS-232, RS-484, etc.) or support short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth Le, Wi-Fi, or infrared wirelessly.

[0053] Here, the data transmitted by the water treatment structure (101) to the fluid storage structure (100) may be its own sub-identifier information at the time of initial connection, and may be data matching the water quality status information of the fluid processed by the process processing unit (145) with the sub-identifier according to the process processing.

[0054] Additionally, the data received by the water treatment structure (101) from the fluid storage structure (100) may be control information for various types of control. Here, the control information may be valve control, pump control, etc.

[0055] The transmission and reception of such data can be performed through data processed by the main controller (190) and the sub-controller (192).

[0056] The water treatment structure (101) can be connected to the fluid storage structure (100), that is, the connection between the outlet (120) and the inlet (110), and thus recognize this, or after the power is turned on by the initial power module (150), the sub-identifier can be transmitted to the fluid storage structure (100) or the computing device (200) through a registration procedure. At this time, for the recognition of the connection, the water treatment structure (101) may be equipped with a connection recognition unit (101a) for recognizing the connection between the outlet (120) and the inlet (110). Here, the connection recognition unit (101a) is installed in a part adjacent to the inlet (110) of the water treatment structure (101) and can recognize the connection between the outlet (120) of the front process treatment structure, that is, the main or water treatment structure (100 or 101), and then provide recognition information to the sub-controller (192). Accordingly, the sub-controller (192) can recognize that it is connected according to the recognition information and transmit its sub-identifier to the fluid storage structure (100) or computing device (200) via wired or wireless connection.

[0057] Additionally, when a water treatment structure (101) is connected to a water treatment structure (101) installed at the front end, the water treatment structure (101) can transmit its sub-identifier to the fluid storage structure (100) by transmitting it to the water treatment structure (101) installed at the front end. That is, the water treatment structure (101) installed at the front end can transmit data to the fluid storage structure (100) by transmitting it to the process treatment structure installed at the front end as data is received from the connected water treatment structure (101). That is, as the sub-process A treatment structure is connected to the fluid storage structure (100), its sub-identifier A is transmitted to the fluid storage structure (100), and as the sub-process B treatment structure is connected, recognition data linking its sub-identifier A and sub-identifier B is transmitted to the fluid storage structure (100) as the sub-identifier B is received from the sub-process B treatment structure.

[0058] Meanwhile, data transmitted from the fluid storage structure (100) can be transmitted to the water treatment structure (101) in the reverse order of this method. That is, the fluid storage structure (100) can transmit control information to the water treatment structure (101) by transmitting control information, in which the sub-identifier of the water treatment structure (101) is matched, to the water treatment structure (101) installed at the next stage, upon receiving control information for controlling the water treatment structure (101) received from the computing device (200). In this case, the water treatment structure (101) that receives data in which the same sub-identifier as its own sub-identifier is matched performs control using the control information matched to the sub-identifier and can stop the transmission of data.

[0059] Additionally, each water treatment structure (101) and the fluid storage structure (100) may be directly connected. In this case, as each water treatment structure (101) is connected to any process treatment structure, a connection module (172) may be connected to the connection interface (172) of the fluid storage structure (100) to transmit its sub-identifier to the fluid storage structure (100).

[0060] Meanwhile, when a fluid storage structure (100) and a plurality of water treatment structures (101) are wirelessly connected, the water treatment structure (101) can transmit a sub-identifier after being connected to the fluid storage structure (100) through a wireless connection setting when the power is turned on. That is, the water treatment structure (101) can be wirelessly connected to the fluid storage structure (100) by broadcasting a registration request including its sub-identifier when the power is turned on or when it recognizes through the connection recognition unit (101a) that its inlet (110) is connected to the outlet (120) of the process treatment structure installed at the front end, and then receiving a response including the identifier of the device that has been set up (i.e., the main identifier of the fluid storage structure (100)) among the responses to this.

[0061] The process treatment section (145) of the water treatment structure (101) is a part to which a water treatment method is applied, and may perform water treatment on the fluid introduced through the inlet (110).

[0062] The water treatment method may be any one of physical, chemical, physicochemical, and biological methods. Meanwhile, if the water treatment method is chemical water treatment, it may further include a chemical injection unit (not shown) for injecting chemicals.

[0063] The water quality sensor (160) is installed at least two locations, such as a location for measuring the water quality of inflow water flowing in through the inlet (110), a location for measuring the water quality of outflow water discharged through the outlet (120), a process treatment unit (145), and inside the storage tank (102), and can transmit measurement values ​​by being connected to the main controller (190) and the sub-controller (192). At this time, the sub-controller (192) transmits the measurement value regarding the water quality status to the fluid storage structure (100), and the main controller (190) can receive the measurement value received from the water treatment structure (101).

[0064] The transmission of sub-identifiers and the reception of control information as described above are carried out through a sub-controller (192) and a connection module (172) within a water treatment structure (101), and the reception of sub-identifiers and the transmission of control information can be carried out by a main controller (190) of a fluid storage structure (100).

[0065] Meanwhile, the fluid storage structure (100) can perform wired and wireless communication with the computing device (200) through the main communication module (170).

[0066] At this time, the computing device (200) may have a memory (not shown) in which software (not shown) executed by at least one processor is stored in an executable form.

[0067] The software is a program executed by a computing device (200) and may include autonomous operation for each process, recognition of each process, collection of learning data per process, standardization of process objects, communication standards, etc., and may include an artificial intelligence-based SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) that detects and controls each process. Here, the SCADA may automatically recognize the process applied to the water treatment structure (101) connected to the fluid storage structure (100) using data including a sub-identifier received from the water treatment structure (101) connected to the fluid storage structure (100) (i.e., including information about the water treatment process applied to the water treatment structure), and may be for autonomous operation.

[0068] In particular, the computing device (200) can generate and display a control screen and dashboard including the connection structure, water treatment status, power consumption status, etc. of each process treatment structure (100, 101) within the water treatment system, or transmit it to the fluid storage structure (100) and display it on the display unit (180).

[0069] Meanwhile, the software can automatically recognize the addition, deletion, or change of order of the water treatment structure (101) as the process within the water treatment system changes, for example, the addition, deletion, or change of order of the process, and can also automatically set the training data set required for applying AI to the changed water treatment system.

[0070] In addition, the software automatically recognizes changes in the process within the water treatment system and, in accordance with the automatic recognition, can not only automatically change the control screen and dashboard displayed on the computing device (200) but also transmit to the fluid storage structure (100) to change the control screen and dashboard displayed on the display unit (180).

[0071] Additionally, the software may change the storage location of data collected by the modified water treatment system. Specifically, if the software stores and manages data collected by the water treatment system prior to the modification in a first database (not shown), it may store data collected by the water treatment system after the modification in a second database (not shown). Here, the first and second databases may be physically separated spaces or logically separated spaces.

[0072] The main controller (192) collects process-related information related to the water treatment process within the water treatment structure (101), such as control values ​​and water quality measurement values, through communication with the connected water treatment structure (101), displays the control screen and dashboard through the display unit (180), and generates control information to change the control value according to the request of the manager and transmits it to the water treatment structure (101) selected by the manager.

[0073] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control value refers to a power control value, a valve control value, a control value for controlling the injection of chemicals, a pump control value, etc. of a water treatment structure (101), and the control information may include a change control value for controlling each configuration.

[0074] The process of recognizing the process of a smart water treatment system according to the embodiment of the present invention described above and the process of communicating therethrough will be explained with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0075] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the process of recognizing a process for implementing a smart water treatment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Before explaining, the process recognition process can be carried out through software.

[0077] As illustrated in FIG. 5, first, the main controller (190) of the fluid storage structure (100) receives information regarding a sub-identifier and a water treatment method by performing a registration procedure through the execution of software as the water treatment structure (101) is connected (S300). Here, the registration procedure can be performed based on the method according to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, and can be performed based on the recognition information of the connection recognition unit (101a) or when the power of the water treatment structure (101) is turned on.

[0078] As all water treatment structures (101) are connected, the main controller (190) receives and registers information regarding sub-identifiers and water treatment methods through S300, and then recognizes the process based on this (S302). Here, the process may be data defining the order of water treatment structures (101) and the water treatment method, in which fluid storage structures (100) are sequentially connected.

[0079] Meanwhile, when all water treatment structures (101) are connected, the recognition of the order can be based on the strength of a signal received wirelessly according to the registration procedure (i.e., a signal containing information about a sub-identifier and a water treatment method) or based on a predefined order (i.e., an order determined by the administrator).

[0080] Afterwards, the main controller (190) receives process-related information (S304) from the connected water treatment structure (101), and based on the received process-related information, it can display various information, such as the process progress status, power supply status, and the control status of each component within the water treatment structure (101), on the display unit (180).

[0081] In addition, the main controller (190) transmits control information to the water treatment structure (101) if there is a water treatment structure (101) among the connected water treatment structures (101) that requires control (S306). Here, the control information may be transmitted using a sub-identifier.

[0082] Here, the determination of whether there is a water treatment structure (101) that requires control can be made based on the input of a control value according to the manager's selection or based on artificial intelligence.

[0083] Artificial intelligence-based decisions can be made through the analysis of changes in water quality measurements among process-related information or through the analysis of changes in power supply status.

[0084] During the execution of these steps, at preset time intervals, the main controller (190) transmits a connection verification signal (S308) to perform a connection verification procedure, and then determines whether there is a change in the process based on the response to the connection verification signal (S310). That is, in accordance with the transmission of the connection verification signal, each sub-controller (192) of the water treatment structure (101) transmits a sub-identifier, but since the sub-identifier is not transmitted when a specific water treatment structure (101) is removed, the main controller (190) recognizes this and determines that there is a change in the process.

[0085] If there is a change in the process based on the judgment result of S310, the main controller (190) changes the process based on the response (S312).

[0086] According to the embodiment of the present invention as described above, although it has been explained as an example that a change in the process is recognized through the transmission of a connection verification signal, a change to the water treatment structure (101), such as addition or removal, may be made at the request of the manager after the change is performed. In this case, the main controller (190) can recognize the process by re-performing the registration procedure with the connected water treatment structure (101).

[0087] According to an embodiment of the present invention as described above, the recognition and change of a process process may be performed through software executed in a main controller (190) within a fluid storage structure (100), but it may also be performed through software executed by a computing device (200). In this case, the computing device (200) may first recognize the process process by receiving a main identifier and a sub identifier through the execution of software, then transmit a connection verification signal to a structure (100, 101) within a smart water treatment system, and then recognize a change in the process process based on the response thereto.

[0088] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the process of recognizing a process according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] As illustrated in FIG. 6, when the first water treatment structure (101) is connected to the fluid storage structure (100), the sub-controller (192) that recognizes this (S400) transmits sub-identifier 1 to the fluid storage structure (100) (S402). At this time, the transmission is made through a wired connection between the fluid storage structure (100) and the water treatment structure (101), and recognition can be made through the connection recognition unit (101a).

[0090] Subsequently, when a second water treatment structure (101) is connected to a first water treatment structure (101), the sub-controller (192) of the second water treatment structure (101), which recognizes this (S404), transmits sub-identifier 2 to the first water treatment structure (101) (S406). Here, recognition can be performed through a connection recognition unit (101a).

[0091] Accordingly, the sub-controller (192) of the first water treatment structure (101) transmits data matched with sub-identifiers 1 and 2 to the fluid storage structure (100) (S408).

[0092] By performing these steps, as the nth water treatment structure (101) is connected, the sub-identifier is transmitted to the previously connected n-1th water treatment structure (100). As the sub-identifiers 2, 3, 4, ..., n are received by the first water treatment structure (101), the sub-controller (192) transmits data matched with the sub-identifiers 1, 2, 3, 4, ..., n to the fluid storage structure (100). Meanwhile, when transmitting the sub-identifiers, information about the water treatment method can also be transmitted together.

[0093] Accordingly, the main controller (190) of the fluid storage structure (100) can recognize the process process by determining the water treatment method for each process sequence based on the analysis of the matched data and information about the received water treatment method, such as a sub-identifier.

[0094] After such recognition, the sub-controller (192) of each water treatment structure (101) transmits process-related information to the fluid storage structure (100) (S410) and receives control information from the fluid storage structure (100) as needed (S412).

[0095]

[0096] Meanwhile, combinations of each block of the attached block diagram and each step of the flowchart may be executed by computer program instructions. Since these computer program instructions can be loaded into the processor of a general-purpose computer, a specialized computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, the instructions executed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment create a means to perform the functions described in each block of the block diagram.

[0097] Since these computer program instructions may be stored in a computer-available or computer-readable recording medium (or memory), etc., which can be directed toward a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a specific way, the instructions stored in the computer-available or computer-readable recording medium (or memory) may also be used to produce a manufactured item containing instruction means that perform the function described in each block of the block diagram.

[0098] And, since computer program instructions can be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, instructions that perform a series of operation steps on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a process executed by a computer and perform the computer or other programmable data processing equipment may also provide steps for executing the functions described in each block of the block diagram.

[0099] Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or part of code containing at least one executable instruction for executing a specified logical function(s). Also, it should be noted that in some alternative embodiments, the functions mentioned in the blocks may occur out of order. For example, two blocks shown in succession may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or the blocks may be executed in reverse order according to the corresponding function.

Claims

1. In a smart water treatment system for treating fluid pollutants, A fluid storage structure having a storage tank disposed at a location where the first fluid is introduced and where the fluid is stored, and having an identifier capable of identifying itself (hereinafter referred to as the 'main identifier'), and A water treatment structure having an inlet connected to an outlet of the above-mentioned fluid storage structure, a process treatment unit to which a preset water treatment process is applied to perform water treatment on a fluid introduced through the inlet, and an outlet to which the treated fluid is discharged, and having an identifier (hereinafter referred to as 'sub-identifier') set for identifying itself; A smart water treatment system characterized by including a device in which at least two water treatment structures are connected to the above-mentioned fluid storage structure, and which software is stored in an executable form that automatically recognizes the process of the smart water treatment system using the above-mentioned main identifier and sub-identifier, and performs state management and control of the above-mentioned fluid storage structure and water treatment structure through the transmission and reception of process-related information and control information using the above-mentioned main identifier and sub-identifier.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above device is, A smart water treatment system characterized by being a computing device equipped with software, which is connected to a fluid storage structure and at least two water treatment structures via wired or wireless connection.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above-mentioned water treatment structure is, A smart water treatment system characterized by having a connection recognition unit for recognizing that the outlet of a fluid storage structure or another water treatment structure is connected to its own inlet, and transmitting the sub-identifier to the computing device as the connection is recognized through the connection recognition unit.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above computing device is, A smart water treatment system characterized by transmitting data including the process progress status and control status of each structure constituting the smart water treatment system to the fluid storage structure based on the above process-related information and displaying it through a display unit.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above device is, A smart water treatment system characterized by having a fluid storage structure connected by wire or wirelessly to each of the water treatment structures configured in the smart water treatment system.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above-mentioned water treatment structure is, A smart water treatment system characterized by having a connection recognition unit for recognizing that the outlet of a fluid storage structure or another water treatment structure is connected to its own inlet, and providing the sub-identifier to the fluid storage structure as the connection is recognized through the connection recognition unit.

7. In Paragraph 5, Each of the above-mentioned fluid storage structure and multiple water treatment structures is connected via short-range wireless communication, and The above-mentioned water treatment structure is, A smart water treatment system characterized by providing a sub-identifier connected to the fluid storage structure through a wireless connection setting using the main identifier of the pre-set fluid storage structure.

8. In a smart water treatment method for treating fluid pollutants, A step of recognizing a process by receiving, wirelessly or via wired connection, a main identifier of a fluid storage structure having a storage tank for storing said fluid and positioned at the location where the first fluid is introduced in software for performing the smart water treatment method, and sub-identifiers of at least two water treatment structures sequentially connected to said fluid storage structure. A step of collecting the water treatment status of each water treatment structure using the sub-identifier of each of the received water treatment structures in the above software, and A smart water treatment method characterized by including the step of transmitting control information to a water treatment structure requiring control using a sub-identifier of the water treatment structure requiring control, when there is a water treatment structure requiring control in the fluid storage structure above based on the water treatment state.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above software is executed by a computing device connected to a fluid storage structure and at least two water treatment structures via wired or wireless connection, and The step of recognizing the above process is, A smart water treatment method characterized by recognizing a connection between a fluid storage structure and a water treatment structure, or between water treatment structures, and receiving and recognizing a sub-identifier of the connected water treatment structure.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above smart water treatment method is, A smart water treatment method characterized by further including the step of transmitting data, including the process progress status and control status of each structure constituting the smart water treatment system, to the fluid storage structure based on the collected water treatment status data from the software and displaying it through a display unit.

11. In Paragraph 8, The step of recognizing the above process is, A smart water treatment method characterized by receiving a main identifier and a sub identifier and recognizing the process as the power to the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structure is turned on.

12. In Paragraph 8, The step of recognizing the above process is, A smart water treatment method characterized by being connected via short-range wireless communication to each of the fluid storage structure and the water treatment structure in the above software through wireless connection settings, and recognizing the process by receiving a main identifier and a sub identifier through the short-range wireless communication.

13. In Paragraph 8, The above software is executed by the main controller within the fluid storage structure, and A smart water treatment method characterized by receiving a sub-identifier from each of a plurality of water treatment structures connected via wired or wireless connection to the fluid storage structure above, and recognizing the process above.

14. In Paragraph 13, The step of recognizing the above process is, A smart water treatment method characterized by recognizing a process by receiving a sub-identifier of the second water treatment structure through the first water treatment structure when a second water treatment structure is connected to a first water treatment structure connected to the fluid storage structure.

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