Integrated Tank Tee Valve Assembly for Low-Leak Well Pump Flow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tank tee assemblies for well pump installations require numerous connecting components, leading to increased space requirements, higher costs, longer installation times, and lower flow efficiency due to the need for separate isolation ball valves and check valves, which also increase the risk of leakage and pressure drop.
Innovation Solution
A tank tee assembly with an integrated ball valve or poppet valve assembly, where the tank tee body serves as both the valve body and tailpiece, eliminating the need for separate connections and incorporating through-hole structures for accessories, thereby reducing the number of threaded connections and enhancing flow efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate isolation ball valve and check valve are connected to the tank tee assembly, then the functional requirements (isolation and backflow prevention) are met, but the number of connecting components increases, leading to increased space requirements, higher costs, longer installation times, and lower flow efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the tank tee assembly with the isolation ball valve and check valve into a single integrated unit. The ball valve assembly is connected to the tank tee body, and the check valve is integrated within the same structure, eliminating the need for separate connecting components while maintaining all required functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The tank tee assembly is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as a distribution junction, houses an isolation ball valve for shutting off flow, and incorporates a check valve for preventing backflow. This multi-functional design reduces the overall number of components needed in the system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple threaded fittings and connections are used to connect accessories, then the accessories can be installed, but the risk of leakage increases and the pressure drop of water flow increases, reducing flow efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The accessories are integrated directly into the tank tee body through built-in connection points and mounting structures, eliminating the need for separate threaded fittings and connections. This reduces the number of potential leakage points while maintaining accessory functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple threaded fittings and connections are used to connect accessories, then the accessories can be installed, but the number of connections increases, leading to increased installation time and labor
Solution Approach 1:
The accessories are integrated directly into the tank tee body through built-in connection points and mounting structures, eliminating the need for separate threaded fittings and connections. This reduces the number of potential leakage points while maintaining accessory functionality.
4Reliability
If separate check valve is connected to the tank tee assembly, then backflow prevention is achieved, but the space requirements and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The check valve is nested within the tank tee assembly structure, utilizing the existing space and components of the tank tee body. This integrated design allows the check valve to be housed within the same footprint as the tank tee, reducing overall space requirements compared to a separate externally-mounted check valve.
Data Source
AI summary
A tank tee assembly includes a tank tee body including a tank tee inlet, a tank tee outlet and a tank tee passageway therebetween. An annular flange is disposed on a peripheral surface of the tank tee passageway. At least one through-hole structure is disposed in the tank tee body downstream of the annular flange. A poppet valve assembly is disposed in the tank tee passageway between the annular flange and the at least one through-hole structure. The poppet valve assembly includes a poppet and a guide. The guide is rigidly secured within the tank tee passageway. The guide includes a guide base. The guide base has an outside diameter that is larger than an inside diameter of the annular flange. The tank tee passageway is free of any threaded connections between the annular groove and the at least one through-hole structure.