Immersible Probe for Liquid Treatment with Controlled Electromagnetic Fields
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional devices and methods for treating liquids with electromagnetic fields lack control over electromagnetic energy application, variability in voltage, current, frequency, and waveform shape, and suffer from operational reliability and safety issues.
Innovation Solution
The system employs an immersible device with a positive and negative conductive element, coaxially aligned to reduce fringing effects, and a microcontroller to generate and control electromagnetic fields, adjust impedance to minimize mismatches, and communicate data for remote monitoring and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional electromagnetic field treatment devices are used, then liquid treatment capability is provided, but control over electromagnetic energy application is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of electromagnetic field parameters including voltage, current, frequency, and waveform shape through a microcontroller-based system. The device can adjust these parameters in real-time based on treatment requirements, transforming a static field application into a dynamic, adaptable system that provides precise control over energy delivery to the liquid.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables modification of multiple electromagnetic parameters simultaneously - voltage levels, current magnitude, frequency variations, and waveform characteristics. By changing these parameters dynamically, the device can optimize electromagnetic energy application for different liquid treatment scenarios while maintaining operational simplicity through automated parameter adjustment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional devices are used, then basic treatment function is provided, but range and variability of voltage, current, frequency and waveform shape are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The microcontroller-based control system enables dynamic adjustment of voltage, current, frequency, and waveform shape parameters. The device can transition between different operational modes and parameter sets in real-time, providing a wide range of electromagnetic field characteristics without requiring multiple separate devices or complex manual adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
A single device incorporates the capability to generate and control multiple types of electromagnetic waveforms and parameter combinations. The integrated control system manages diverse parameter ranges and waveform variations within one unit, eliminating the need for separate specialized devices while maintaining comprehensive adaptability for various liquid treatment applications.
3Reliability
If conventional devices are used, then treatment operation is maintained, but operational reliability and safety are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor electromagnetic field parameters and treatment progress. The microcontroller receives real-time data and automatically adjusts operating parameters to maintain optimal performance and safety levels. This closed-loop control enhances reliability by preventing parameter deviations that could compromise safety while reducing the need for complex manual monitoring and intervention.
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 provides greater control over electromagnetic energy application, enhances treatment efficacy, and ensures high operational reliability and safety by optimizing electromagnetic field parameters and impedance matching.
Implementation Method 1
an immersible device comprising a positive conductive element, and a negative conductive element, the elements configured with respect to one another to reduce fringing effects, and to generate an electromagnetic field to treat unwanted material in a liquid
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AI summary
Devices, systems and methods for applying electromagnetic fields to liquids, such as water, to treat unwanted material in the liquid are disclosed. Such devices, systems and methods may include a cylindrically shaped, water-immersible probe configured to generate electromagnetic fields that are effective to treat unwanted materials, such as scale, and microbes in the water.