Method and system for automatically drying a wet floor layer of a multi-layer floor structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for drying moist soil layers in multi-layer soil structures are inefficient and lack automation, relying on manual interventions and infrequent sensor measurements, which limits accuracy and energy efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize sensors placed within the soil structure to measure moisture and temperature, with a processor controlling a drying device to regulate the drying process based on real-time data, enabling autonomous and optimized drying without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual sensor measurements are used to monitor drying progress, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and reliability of drying control deteriorate due to infrequent measurements and lack of continuous monitoring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic feedback control by connecting sensors that continuously measure moisture content in the floor structure to a control unit. The control unit automatically adjusts drying device operation based on real-time moisture measurements, eliminating manual intervention and enabling precise, continuous monitoring without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying system performs self-monitoring and self-adjustment through automated sensor readings and control algorithms. The system independently determines when drying is complete based on moisture threshold criteria, eliminating the need for manual assessment and reducing operational complexity while maintaining high measurement precision.
2Reliability
If continuous automated monitoring with inserted sensors is implemented, then measurement precision and drying control reliability improve, but device complexity and initial costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Continuous feedback loops automatically adjust drying parameters based on real-time moisture sensor data from multiple locations in the floor structure. This ensures reliable drying completion determination while the modular sensor-and-controller architecture keeps system complexity manageable through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves multiple functions: it processes data from multiple sensors, determines drying completion based on configurable criteria, controls one or more drying devices, and can provide remote monitoring capabilities. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, maintaining reliability while controlling complexity.
3Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are inserted at different locations in the floor structure, then measurement precision and drying phase determination accuracy improve, but device complexity and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The floor structure is divided into multiple measurement zones with sensors placed at different locations to capture spatial moisture distribution. Each sensor independently monitors its local zone, and the control unit aggregates data from all zones to determine overall drying status, enabling precise spatial monitoring while keeping individual sensor units simple and standardized.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple sensor readings from different floor locations are merged and evaluated collectively by a single control unit to determine overall drying completion. This combining approach maintains high spatial measurement precision while avoiding the complexity of multiple independent control systems, as all sensors feed into a unified decision-making algorithm.
4Productivity
If drying devices are controlled based on real-time sensor data with automatic switching, then productivity and energy efficiency improve, but device complexity and control algorithm complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Real-time feedback from moisture sensors directly controls drying device operation through automated switching logic. When moisture content reaches predetermined thresholds, the control unit automatically switches drying devices on or off, enabling rapid response to changing moisture conditions and improving drying productivity without requiring complex manual decision-making processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The drying control system dynamically adjusts operation based on real-time moisture conditions rather than following fixed schedules. The control algorithm adapts drying intensity and duration to actual moisture levels detected by sensors, maximizing productivity while the rule-based switching logic keeps control complexity manageable compared to sophisticated predictive models.
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 approach allows for precise monitoring and control of the drying process, reducing energy consumption, minimizing manual labor costs, and ensuring effective drying with reduced time and energy expenditure, while providing transparent and autonomous operation.
Implementation Method 1
measuring at least one parameter of the soil layer using the inserted sensor
Implementation Method 2
introducing drying air into the soil layer to be dried by means of a drying device
Implementation Method 3
introducing drying air into the soil layer to be dried
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method and a system for automatically drying a moist soil layer of a multi-layered soil structure. The method comprises the following steps: inserting at least one sensor into an opening in the soil structure and placing the sensor in the moist soil layer to be dried; initiating an airflow in the soil layer to be dried by means of a drying device; measuring at least one parameter of the moist soil layer by means of the inserted sensor; and controlling the drying device by means of a processor based on the parameter measured by the inserted sensor. The control includes switching the drying device on and/or off.Furthermore, the procedure includes the step of analyzing the measured parameter using the processor and determining a drying phase of the soil layer based on the analysis of the parameter, whereby the drying device is controlled based on the drying phase determined by the processor.