Modular Field Water Purification System with Plug-in Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mobile water treatment equipment is cumbersome and inconvenient for transportation and operation due to its large size and complex design, which makes it difficult to handle and maintain, especially in inaccessible areas.
Innovation Solution
A modular water treatment system comprising a multi-stage filtration unit, a reverse osmosis unit, and a power control unit, each designed to be compact and portable, allowing them to be carried by a single person and easily connected via a plug-in pipeline.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle-mounted water treatment equipment is used to meet water demand in unexpected occasions, then the equipment can provide comprehensive water purification functions, but the mass and volume of the equipment becomes large making transportation inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The water treatment equipment is divided into multiple independent modules including a power supply module, a water storage module, a water purification module, and a control module. Each module can function independently or be combined with others, allowing the system to be transported in parts and assembled at the destination, thereby reducing the weight burden on single transportation method while maintaining comprehensive purification functions
2Adaptability or versatility
If vehicle-mounted water treatment equipment is used to meet water demand in unexpected occasions, then the equipment can provide comprehensive water purification functions, but the volume of the equipment becomes large making transportation inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The modular components are designed to nest within each other when not in use. The water purification module can be stored within the water storage module, and the control module can be integrated into the power supply module. This nesting arrangement significantly reduces the overall volume during transportation while maintaining full functionality when deployed
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex functional components are added to handle various water quality, then the water purification capability is improved, but the device complexity increases making operation and maintenance inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
Each modular component is designed with multi-functional capabilities. The water purification module can handle different water quality conditions through adjustable filtration stages, the power supply module can provide multiple power outputs for different devices, and the control module can manage various operational modes. This universality reduces the need for multiple specialized components, thereby simplifying the overall system while maintaining adaptability to various water quality scenarios
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
The modular design enables efficient and convenient water treatment in field settings, allowing for easy transportation and operation, and ensures reliable access to clean drinking water in various environments.
Implementation Method 1
a ceramic membrane separator
Implementation Method 2
an ultraviolet sterilizer
Implementation Method 3
a reverse osmosis membrane filter
Implementation Method 4
a high-pressure pump
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a complete set of equipment for supplying drinking water in field. The complete set of equipment for supplying drinking water in field consists of several units carried by single person, making the water purification equipment easy to use and transport. The complete set of equipment includes a multi-stage filtration unit, a reverse osmosis unit, and a power control unit connected by a plug-in pipeline.