Dialysis Machine Eco Modes for Adaptive Resource Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dialysis machines operate with a fixed supply of operating resources without adaptation to varying requirements, leading to inefficient use of resources such as electrical energy and water.
Innovation Solution
A dialysis machine with normal and eco operating modes, where the eco mode reduces resource consumption based on monitored criteria, allowing adaptive operation to optimize resource use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the dialysis machine operates in normal operating mode with fixed resource supply, then the dialysis treatment can be performed with standard performance, but the consumption of operating resources (electrical energy, water) is higher than necessary
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the dialysis machine to switch between normal operating mode and eco operating mode based on monitored criteria. The machine dynamically adjusts its resource consumption characteristics - in eco mode, it reduces electrical energy and water consumption while still providing dialysis treatment, whereas in normal mode it operates with standard resource supply for optimal performance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by modifying operating parameters (resource consumption levels) based on monitored criteria. The control device adjusts the machine's operation parameters - reducing resource consumption in eco mode compared to normal mode - to resolve the contradiction between treatment performance and energy/water usage
2Reliability
If the dialysis machine operates in normal operating mode with fixed resource supply, then the dialysis treatment can be performed with standard performance, but the consumption of operating resources (water) is higher than necessary
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the dialysis machine to switch between normal operating mode and eco operating mode based on monitored criteria. In eco mode, the machine dynamically reduces water consumption while maintaining dialysis treatment capability, resolving the contradiction between treatment performance and water usage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by adjusting water consumption parameters based on monitored criteria. The control device modifies operating parameters to reduce water loss in eco mode compared to normal mode, while still providing effective dialysis treatment
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AI summary
A method for operating a dialysis machine includes operating the dialysis machine in different modes. The dialysis machine has a normal operating mode, in which the dialysis machine needs a normal requirement of at least one operating resource supplied to the dialysis machine, and an eco operating mode, in which the dialysis machine needs an eco requirement of the at least one operating resource supplied to the dialysis machine. The eco requirement is reduced relative to the normal requirement. The method also includes operating the dialysis machine as a function of at least one criterion either in the normal operating mode or in the eco operating mode.