Water Treatment Parameter Control TRIZ Cases

Molten salt heat exchangers recover waste heat from incineration gases to preheat combustion air, reducing external energy requirements for sludge drying.

Electronic sensors replace manual staff gages to eliminate human error during drop tests on water treatment filter media.

A hydrogel matrix immobilizes nanoparticles via direct synthesis to prevent aggregation and maintain catalytic surface area.

Aerobic biomass cultivation process using controlled F/M ratios and synthetic feeds to prepare microorganisms for wastewater treatment.

A longitudinal impedance sensor tracks hardness movement within ion exchange resin beds to enable real-time monitoring of resin depletion.

Segmented aeration intervals adjust intensity using predicted energy prices to minimize costs while maintaining regulatory compliance.

An air gap device prevents mains water backflow into heating circuits by maintaining a physical barrier within a controlled vessel.

Voltage detection between probes determines salinity levels, enabling precise electrolysis time control and reducing energy consumption.

Adding magnesium hydroxide adjusts pH to reduce gas accumulation and FOG occlusions, improving wastewater pumping efficiency.

Electrodialysis system reverses electrode polarity and switches acid base channels to clean membranes without shutting down operations.

A monitored release solid feed system uses an automated valve and indicator feedback to control chemical addition in recirculating water.

A sterilizing water module adjusts electrode voltage via flow rate sensors to maintain constant current.

Multi-filter cylinder units on a rotary disc enable continuous sludge processing, reducing water consumption while maintaining high production levels.

A portable unit neutralizes alkaline concrete washwater using carbon dioxide and a pH sensor for on-site treatment.

A floating dispenser uses 5,5-dimethylhydantoin to maintain safe free chlorine levels in recreational water bodies.

Segmented hydrophobic and hydrophilic membranes reduce free propofol concentration while preventing membrane clogging.

Chlorine dioxide and turbulence devices in a single reactor remove SOx, NOx, and invasive species from ballast water.

A magnesium-based hydrogen releasing device stabilizes free hydrogen concentrations in drinking water.

Downstream conductivity sensor monitors dialysate composition to prevent unacceptable reverse osmosis water from entering the treatment loop.

Segmented acid and methanic chambers recycle alkaline sludge to treat acidic waste without external chemical adjustments.

A water-in-air feed stream introduces air bubbles to create a mechanical scouring effect on the membrane surface.

Temperature-regulated valves adjust flow rates in ring mains to maintain hygienic conditions while minimizing water consumption during distribution.

Chemical binding of formaldehyde in aqueous scrubbing media through controlled formosis reactions at alkaline pH and elevated temperatures.

An electrolytic ion generator introduces copper and silver ions into flush water to prevent microbial growth in desalination systems.

Replacing complex green rust synthesis, this method uses iron salts to reduce nitrite to nitrous oxide, cutting process steps while maintaining high efficiency.

Superimposed filter cartridges in a sealed tank use pulsed air injection to generate cyclonic flow, preventing preferential paths that cause membrane clogging.

A nested vertical wastewater treatment system uses high-oxygen three-phase contact to achieve deep denitrification.

A microbial consortium reduces chemical oxygen demand in metal working fluids through biofilm formation.

A microbiological liquid purification system uses an infrared electric heater and plate heat exchanger to manage water temperature.

Ultrasonic transducer assembly protected by an isolation chamber or light array to inhibit biogrowth on submerged equipment.

A multi-port chlorine generator uses a keyed plug to prevent fluid stagnation in the housing cavity.

Increasing the opening ratio of a perforated filter element reduces pressure differences near the outlet to prevent partial blockage.

A pet hydration system generates hydrogenated water using an integrated assembly and gravity-fed reservoir for consistent supply.

An IoT platform analyzes sensor data from water pumping stations to optimize operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

A filtering device uses a motorized flow control system to reverse water direction through filter media.

An external acceleration system spatially separates sulfur disproportionation from denitrification to provide sulfide electron donors.

An anoxic pool enables denitrification, reducing nitrous oxide emissions and improving total nitrogen removal efficiency.

Calculating differences between upstream and downstream floc diameters prevents overlook of abnormal flocculation in water treatment systems.

Automated sampling device monitors peroxyacetic acid levels in poultry chiller water using integrated flow meters and sensors.

UV-LEDs sterilize liquids by adjusting intensity and duration based on volume, resolving pathogen removal limits in gravity filters.

Automated probes measure pH and turbidity to trigger flocculent injection, reducing filter cleaning time.

An electrochemical cell generates chlorine-free disinfectants in situ to destroy pathogens.

Online multi-sensor feedback regulates hybrid electro-chlorination to reduce energy consumption and disinfection by-products in ballast water.

Centralized aeration balance controller averages zone errors to stabilize header pressure and reduce instrumentation complexity.

Assembly of microbial fuel cells uses varying external resistance to segregate fermentative and electroactive microorganisms.

Compressed air fluidizes gravel and activated carbon layers in a biofilter, eliminating downtime from manual media replacement.

A control device suspends blending adjustments during defined operating situations to maintain target water hardness.

A UV disinfection reactor integrates transparent conduit walls and external detectors to measure light intensity directly and through the liquid.

A self-regenerating ion exchange water softener uses a pressure-sensitive valve to control fluid flow between salt and resin chambers.