Interconnection Device Flushing Valve for Water Treatment Hygiene
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing intermediate connecting pieces for water treatment devices in pipelines do not allow for efficient and hygienic flushing, especially when they lack an integrated flush valve, leading to potential contamination and high water consumption.
Innovation Solution
An intermediate connecting piece with a valve system that allows for separate control of the flushing channel and return channel, enabling flushing of the water treatment device without contaminating the downstream pipeline, and can be used regardless of the presence of an integrated flush valve.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If flushing is carried out via the downstream installation, then the water treatment device can be flushed, but the flushing water is mistaken for drinking water and large amounts of water are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting piece is divided into separate functional channels: a return channel for treated water and a flushing channel for discharge water. This segmentation allows flushing water to be separately directed to a drain connection rather than mixing with the downstream drinking water installation, eliminating the risk of mistaking flushing water for drinking water and reducing unnecessary water consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting piece acts as an intermediary device between the water treatment device and the pipeline system. It provides a dedicated flushing channel that mediates the discharge of flushing water directly to a drain, preventing contamination of the downstream installation and enabling efficient flushing without involving the downstream drinking water pipes.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an integrated flushing valve is added to the water treatment device, then flushing can be performed independently, but the cost of the device increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The flushing valve functionality is merged into the connecting piece rather than being integrated into the water treatment device itself. The connecting piece combines the functions of connection, flushing control, and discharge routing in a single component, providing independent flushing capability without increasing the cost of the water treatment device.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting piece is designed as a multi-functional component that serves both as a connection element and as a flushing control device. It includes a valve system that can switch between normal operation (connecting return channel to downstream installation) and flushing mode (connecting flushing channel to drain), providing universal functionality without requiring separate specialized components.
3Ease of operation
If the outlet for treated water is not reached by the flushing process, then flushing is simpler, but hygiene problems occur
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting piece employs a dynamic valve system that can switch between different connection configurations. During flushing operation, the valve directs water through the water treatment device and then channels it to the drain. This dynamic switching ensures that the flushing process reaches the treated water outlet while maintaining simple operation through automated or manual valve control.
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
Enables complete and hygienic flushing of water treatment devices with low water consumption, preventing contamination of the downstream installation and allowing for independent flushing criteria, thus ensuring the water treatment device operates efficiently and safely.
Implementation Method 1
the return channel and the flushing channel have a valve system with which in a first switching position, the fourth terminal is connected to the second terminal, but not to the fifth terminal, and in a second switching position, the fourth terminal is connected to the fifth terminal, but not to the second terminal
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AI summary
A connecting piece (1) for installing a water treatment device (93) in a pipeline (91, 92) of a water network, wherein the connecting piece (1) comprises: - a first connection (2) for connection to the inlet pipeline (91); - a second connection (3) for connection to the outlet pipeline (92); - a third connection (4) for connection to the inlet of the water treatment device (93); - a fourth connection (5) for connection to the outlet of the water treatment device (93); - a supply channel (6) connecting the first connection (2) to the third connection (4); - a return channel (7) connecting the fourth connection (5) to the second connection (3), is characterized in that the connecting piece (1) has a fifth connection (14) for connection to a wastewater pipe or a wastewater tank (104).wherein the fifth connection (14) is connected to the fourth connection (5) via a flushing channel (12), and that the return channel (7) and the flushing channel (12) have a valve system (20) with which - in a first switching position, the fourth connection (5) is connected to the second connection (3), but not to the fifth connection (14), - and in a second switching position, the fourth connection (5) is connected to the fifth connection (14), but not to the second connection (3). The connecting piece enables the water treatment device to be flushed in a simple and cost-effective manner, thus ensuring hygienic operation of the water treatment device. Additionally, a sixth connection (17) can be provided in the supply line, which serves to introduce cleaning agents or similar substances during flushing. The control of the connecting piece and the flushing process can be automated electronically.