Nested Modular Water Treatment System Footprint Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water treatment systems are cumbersome, inefficient, and difficult for non-professionals to assemble and monitor, with a large footprint and limited capacity for purification at the point of entry in buildings.
Innovation Solution
A compact, modular water treatment system that integrates filtration units and reverse osmosis cartridges, designed for easy assembly and monitoring, capable of reducing impurities and total dissolved solids, with a small footprint and scalable capacity for residential and commercial use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If existing water treatment systems are used, then water purification capacity is achieved, but the systems have a large footprint and are cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by placing the filter housing inside the storage tank, and the dosing pump inside the filter housing. This nested arrangement allows multiple functional components to occupy overlapping spatial volumes, dramatically reducing the system's footprint while maintaining full purification capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from horizontal expansion to vertical utilization by positioning components vertically within the storage tank. The filter housing occupies the lower portion, the dosing pump is mounted above it, and the control system is positioned at the top, effectively using the vertical dimension to pack more functionality into a smaller horizontal footprint.
2Reliability
If existing water treatment systems are used, then purification function is provided, but they are difficult for non-professionals to assemble and monitor
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates automatic dosing of chemicals via the dosing pump, automated monitoring of water quality parameters through integrated sensors, and self-diagnostic capabilities that notify users of maintenance needs. This automation eliminates the need for manual chemical dosing and complex monitoring procedures, making the system easy for non-professionals to operate while maintaining reliable purification.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system continuously monitors water quality parameters and system operational status, providing real-time feedback to users through visual indicators and electronic displays. This feedback mechanism allows non-professional users to easily assess system performance and understand when maintenance is needed, simplifying operation while ensuring reliable purification function.
3Quantity of substance
If existing water treatment systems are used, then water treatment is achieved, but recovery rate of purified water is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The system recovers purified water that would otherwise be discarded as waste stream. The dosing pump injects chemicals into the concentrate stream to precipitate contaminants, allowing the treated water to be reused or discharged with minimal environmental impact. This recovery approach significantly reduces water loss while maintaining high purified water output.
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 purifies water by reducing impurities and total dissolved solids, offering a high recovery rate of purified water while being user-friendly and adaptable to various water sources, meeting or exceeding established water quality standards.
Implementation Method 1
The system includes at least one reverse osmosis cartridge
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to water treatment systems that may be used to remove impurities from water, particularly systems that inserted at the point of entry of a water supply into a building.