Fluid Applicator Monitoring with Centralized Data Archiving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fluid applicator systems, particularly those used in industrial and construction applications, face challenges in remote monitoring and data management, as they often operate in multiple, geographically dispersed locations, making it difficult to gather and archive real-time and historical data on fluid temperatures, pressures, and operational parameters efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A remote monitoring system comprising a fluid handling system with integrated temperature and pressure sensors, a processor, and a communications module that transmits data via a network to an end-user accessible data storage server, enabling real-time and historical data access through a graphical user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fluid applicator systems operate in multiple geographically dispersed locations, then service coverage and versatility are improved, but data collection and monitoring complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple data collection functions (temperature sensing, pressure sensing, operational parameter monitoring) into a single integrated remote monitoring system that consolidates data from multiple geographically dispersed fluid applicator systems. The communications module aggregates data sets from various locations and transmits them to a centralized server, reducing the complexity of managing distributed data collection across multiple service locations.
2Reliability
If real-time monitoring of multiple fluid applicator systems is implemented, then operational control and reliability are improved, but communication and data management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized data storage server as an intermediary between multiple fluid applicator systems and user interfaces. The server receives data sets from various applicator systems, processes and archives the information, and provides it to end users through the graphical interface. This intermediary architecture simplifies communication by providing a single point of data aggregation and distribution, reducing the complexity of direct peer-to-peer communication between multiple systems.
3Productivity
If historical data archiving is implemented, then operational analysis and productivity improvement are enhanced, but data storage and processing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary data archiving by automatically storing operational parameters, temperature readings, and pressure data in a centralized database as they are collected. This preliminary action of archiving data in real-time enables subsequent operational analysis and productivity improvements without requiring complex manual data collection and storage processes later. The system proactively organizes and preserves data for future analysis.
4Measurement precision
If remote monitoring of fluid temperatures and pressures is implemented, then measurement accuracy and quality control are improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service monitoring where the fluid applicator systems automatically collect and transmit their own operational data (temperatures, pressures, cycle counts) without requiring manual intervention. The integrated sensors and communications modules allow the systems to self-monitor and self-report their operational parameters, providing accurate temperature and pressure measurements while minimizing the complexity of external monitoring infrastructure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for centralized remote monitoring and data archiving of fluid applicator systems, providing real-time and historical operational data, usage statistics, and alerts, enhancing operational efficiency and management across multiple locations.
Implementation Method 1
at least one temperature sensor, and a fluid handling system processor. The temperature and pressure sensors are disposed on the fluid delivery subsystem to sense temperatures and pressures of the fluid, respectively
Implementation Method 2
at least one pressure sensor... disposed on the fluid delivery subsystem to sense temperatures and pressures of the fluid, respectively
Implementation Method 3
The transceiver is disposed to transmit the second data set via a communication network to an end user-accessible data storage server
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment, a remote monitoring system for a fluid applicator system is disclosed. The fluid applicator system is disposed to heat and pump spray fluid, and to transmit reports including sensed temperatures, pressures, and other operational parameters of the fluid applicator system via a wireless network. The remote monitoring system comprises a data storage server, and an end user interface. The data storage server is configured to receive and archive the reports. The end user interface is configured to provide a graphical user interface based on the reports. The graphical user interface illustrates a status of the fluid handling system, sensed and commanded temperatures of the fluid handling system, sensed and commanded pressures of the fluid handling system, and usage statistics of the fluid handling system.