Transportable Multi-Chamber Water Filtration System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current water filtration systems for construction sites are often costly to operate and maintain, and typical non-portable systems require multiple units to effectively treat sediment-containing storm water, making them inefficient for construction-related pollution prevention.
Innovation Solution
A transportable multi-chamber water filtration system that uses gravitational settling, filtration, and coagulation with flocculants to efficiently remove sediment and contaminants from construction-related storm water, featuring a series of filtration and baffle chambers with filter media supports and curtain filters to enhance sediment removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple non-portable filtration systems are used to treat construction storm water, then the treatment coverage is improved, but the cost of operation and maintenance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple filtration chambers (first filtration chamber, second filtration chamber, third filtration chamber, and final filtration chamber) into a single integrated portable system. This merging approach allows the system to treat larger volumes of construction storm water with one unit rather than requiring multiple separate systems, thereby reducing operational and maintenance costs while maintaining comprehensive treatment coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable filtration system is designed as a multi-functional unit that can handle various sizes of construction sites through its multiple chambers and adjustable configuration. The system serves multiple purposes including sediment removal, contaminant filtration, and storm water treatment, making it a universal solution that replaces the need for multiple specialized systems.
2Quantity of substance
If non-portable filtration systems are used, then the filtration capacity is sufficient, but the portability and efficiency for construction sites deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration system is segmented into multiple independent chambers (first, second, third, and final filtration chambers) that can function together as a complete system or be configured for different treatment requirements. This segmentation allows the system to maintain high filtration capacity while being divided into manageable sections that improve portability and ease of deployment at construction sites.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from traditional horizontal ground-based filtration to a vertical multi-chamber configuration. By stacking filtration chambers vertically, the system achieves high filtration capacity in a compact footprint, improving portability and efficiency for mobile construction site applications while maintaining sufficient treatment capacity.
3Ease of operation
If a single portable filtration system is used, then the portability is improved, but the ability to treat various sized sites adequately may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The portable filtration system incorporates dynamic configurability through its multiple chambers that can be adjusted or reconfigured based on the specific treatment requirements of different site sizes. The system can operate with all chambers engaged for large sites or with selective chambers for smaller sites, providing adaptability while maintaining portability through its modular design.
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 system effectively reduces sediment levels in water by at least 50% and is capable of treating water across various site sizes, providing a cost-effective and efficient solution for construction site water treatment.
Implementation Method 1
The transportable multi-chamber water filtration systems remove sediment and contaminants from contaminated water by combined processes of gravitational settling, filtration and coagulation of sediment by the use of flocculants
Implementation Method 2
The transportable multi-chamber water filtration systems remove sediment and contaminants from contaminated water by combined processes of gravitational settling, filtration and coagulation of sediment by the use of flocculants
Implementation Method 3
The transportable multi-chamber water filtration systems remove sediment and contaminants from contaminated water by combined processes of gravitational settling, filtration and coagulation of sediment by the use of flocculants
Data Source
AI summary
A transportable multi-chamber water filtration system useable at construction sites with sources of contaminated water is disclosed. The transportable multi-chamber water filtration system removes sediment and contaminants from contaminated water by combined processes of gravitational settling, filtration and coagulation of sediment by the use of flocculants. The system provides efficient removal of sediment and contaminants from the water around various sized sites.