Leakage Detection Simulation Platform With Dynamic Water Environment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current detection and treatment technologies for leakage in rivers, power stations, and reservoirs are inadequate, particularly lacking effective underwater detection methods and simulation capabilities to simulate dynamic water environments and leakage positions.
Innovation Solution
A simulation platform with a water tank, simulation sand, embedded leakage simulation devices, electrodes for signal collection, and a hydraulic brake to simulate static and dynamic water environments, allowing for comprehensive leakage detection and treatment simulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional detection technology is used for leakage in rivers and reservoirs, then the detection process is simple, but the detection precision and reliability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a physical model copying the actual river/reservoir environment including sediment layers, water bodies, and leakage scenarios. This model allows laboratory simulation of leakage detection, enabling precise measurement of detection methods without the complexity of field deployment. The model includes a water tank with simulation sand forming sediment layers, simulating real geological conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary detection system comprising electrodes embedded in the simulation sand, connected to a data processing terminal. This intermediary system mediates between the leakage source and the detection process, enabling precise measurement of electrical resistance changes caused by leakage while keeping the overall system manageable in complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If laboratory simulation is conducted for leakage detection, then the experimental control is improved, but the ability to simulate dynamic water environments is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static water environment into a dynamic one by introducing a water circulation system with pumps and flow control devices. The simulation water can be circulated, with controllable flow rates and velocities, allowing the laboratory model to replicate dynamic river and reservoir conditions while maintaining experimental controllability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If only reservoir bottom leakage is simulated, then the simulation setup is simple, but the versatility for detecting leakage at various positions is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the detection system into multiple independent electrode arrays distributed at different positions within the simulation sand and water environment. Each electrode or electrode group can independently detect leakage at its local position, enabling comprehensive coverage of bottom, side wall, and other leakage locations while keeping each segment relatively simple in design.
4Reliability
If treatment methods are tested in the simulation platform, then the treatment effectiveness can be evaluated, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the simulation platform with multi-functionality, where the same basic structure and electrode system serve both detection and treatment evaluation functions. The data processing terminal can analyze both leakage detection data and treatment effectiveness data, eliminating the need for separate specialized equipment and reducing overall system complexity despite the expanded capabilities.
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 effective laboratory simulation of leakage detection and treatment across various positions in rivers, power stations, and reservoirs, providing new methods and devices for understanding and addressing leakage issues.
Implementation Method 1
the leakage simulation device is used as a low-resistance body to simulate leakage... a plurality of electrodes, which are distributed on the simulation sand for collecting and sending potential and current signals
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are a simulation platform and a simulation method for leakage detection and treatment. The simulation platform includes a water tank open at the top, which is a holding device; simulation sand, which is laid at the bottom of the water tank, and the upper area of the simulation sand is the experimental water filling area for filling simulation water; a leakage simulation device, which is buried in the simulation sand; a plurality of electrodes, which are distributed on the simulation sand for collecting and sending potential and current signals to a data processing terminal; a hydraulic brake, which is arranged in the experimental water filling area and used for stirring the simulation water; the hydraulic brake is not turned on in the static water environment simulation, and is turned on in the dynamic water environment simulation.