Modular Solar Pump Assembly for Remote Water Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pump systems are often not suitable for remote areas due to accessibility issues of water resources and lack of electrical power, requiring adaptable and portable solutions that can adjust to varying water demands and availability.
Innovation Solution
A portable, expandable pump assembly powered by alternative energy sources, such as solar power, with modular design allowing for serial and parallel configurations to adjust pumping head and flow rate, utilizing quick connect/disconnect mechanisms for easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If conventional electrically powered pump assemblies are used, then pumping power and reliability are improved, but adaptability to remote areas without electrical infrastructure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the electric motor (electrical system) with a solar-powered system consisting of photovoltaic panels and a solar pump, enabling the pump assembly to operate in remote areas without electrical infrastructure while maintaining pumping capability
Solution Approach 2:
The pump assembly is designed with universal adaptability by incorporating modular components that can be configured for different pumping requirements and deployed in various remote locations, making it suitable for both agricultural and domestic water supply applications
2Power
If pump assembly size is increased to provide greater head capability, then pumping head is improved, but portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pump assembly is divided into modular components including pump housing, solar panels, and connection mechanisms that can be easily assembled and disassembled, allowing the system to be transported in parts and configured on-site to achieve the required head capability without compromising portability
3Power
If multiple pumps are connected in series to increase head capability, then pumping head is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pump assembly incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow users to dynamically adjust the configuration (including series connections of multiple pumps when needed) based on specific pumping requirements, simplifying the overall system design while maintaining flexibility to achieve high head capability when necessary
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 efficient and flexible water supply in remote areas by providing a portable and adaptable pumping system that can be easily configured to meet changing water demands, using alternative energy sources to overcome the limitations of traditional electrically powered pumps.
Implementation Method 1
powered using solar power cells or other alternative-energy power-generating system
Data Source
AI summary
A modular pump system permits combining multiple discrete pump assemblies in serial and/or parallel configurations to tailor system output to user needs. The assemblies may be combined by hand quickly, without the needs for tools, to permit use in remote areas.