Fluid Network Exchange System for Freshwater Hygiene
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Solution Overview
Problem
Freshwater networks in industrial, commercial, and residential settings face challenges in efficient maintenance due to the growth of mold or bacteria when unused, requiring new techniques for flushing that use less fluid and time.
Innovation Solution
A fluid network exchange system with automatic flushing devices and processors that determine optimal flushing times and sequences based on flow rates, allowing for efficient and rapid exchange of fluid in multiple paths within the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If traditional flushing methods are used to replace fluid in freshwater networks, then fluid exchange is achieved, but excessive fluid consumption and time requirements occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the flushing process by identifying multiple paths within the fluid network and assigning different flushing times to different paths based on their characteristics. The processor divides the network into manageable segments (paths with sinks) and flushes them sequentially with optimized timing, rather than using a single uniform flushing approach for the entire network.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts flushing parameters by determining optimal flushing times for each path based on real-time or pre-calculated flow rates and path characteristics. The processor adapts the flushing strategy to the specific configuration and performance of different network paths, making the flushing process dynamic rather than static.
2Loss of time
If traditional flushing methods are used to replace fluid in freshwater networks, then fluid exchange is achieved, but excessive time requirements occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis by calculating optimal flushing times for each path before executing the flushing operation. The processor determines the appropriate flushing duration for each path based on pre-computed parameters such as path volume and flow rate, allowing the system to prepare an optimized flushing schedule in advance rather than using conservative default timings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters of the flushing process by adjusting flushing times and flow rates based on the specific characteristics of each path. The processor modifies operational parameters (time, flow rate) to match the actual needs of different network segments, optimizing both time and fluid consumption through parameter adaptation.
3Reliability
If insufficient flushing is performed, then fluid consumption and time are reduced, but bacterial growth and mold development occur in unused network portions
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring or calculating the state of different network paths and adjusting flushing strategies accordingly. The processor determines which paths require flushing and for how long based on path characteristics and usage patterns, creating a feedback-driven approach that maintains hygiene reliability while optimizing fluid consumption.
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AI summary
A fluid network exchange system for efficiently exchanging fluid in a fluid network for prevention of hygiene risks. The system includes a source and a plurality of sinks. The system also includes flow meters for determining the flow rate at each of the sinks and automatic flushing devices for flushing fluid at each of the sinks. The system determines an order and a flushing time for the plurality of sinks to be flushed. The sinks are flushed starting with the sink with the highest flow rate and ending with the sink with the lowest flow rate. Flushing times are determined based on the length of different pathways corresponding to different sinks.