Partial Filtration and CTI Dosing for Large Water Bodies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional swimming pool filtration technologies are not economically viable or practical for large water bodies due to high energy consumption, infrastructure complexity, and operational challenges, leading to inadequate water quality and safety issues.
Innovation Solution
A dual method and system combining sub-standard centralized filtration with a Chromo-Turbidity Index (CTI)-decreasing agent to maintain a CTI below 19, using a CTI-Decreasing Agent to adjust physicochemical and biological characteristics, reducing energy consumption and construction costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional swimming pool filtration technology is used for large water bodies, then water quality can be maintained, but energy consumption and operational costs increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a substandard filtration system that filters only a portion of the water volume at any given time, rather than filtering the entire water body. This partial action approach maintains acceptable water quality while dramatically reducing energy consumption compared to conventional systems that continuously filter 100% of the water volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the filtration parameter from continuous full-volume filtration to intermittent partial-volume filtration. By adjusting the filtration rate and duration parameters, the system achieves adequate water quality maintenance with significantly lower energy input requirements.
2Reliability
If conventional swimming pool filtration technology is used for large water bodies, then water quality can be maintained, but construction and operational costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a reduced-scale filtration infrastructure that handles only a fraction of the total water volume, eliminating the need for extensive piping networks, multiple filtration units, and numerous inlet/outlet structures required by conventional systems. This partial capacity approach drastically reduces construction costs while maintaining functional water quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes simpler, less expensive filtration components and materials that can be deployed more economically across large water bodies, replacing the costly conventional infrastructure with more affordable alternatives that achieve the same functional outcome.
3Reliability
If conventional swimming pool filtration technology is used for large water bodies, then water quality can be maintained, but system complexity and operational difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent simplifies the system by implementing partial filtration coverage with fewer inlet and outlet points, reducing the complexity of the piping network and filtration units. This approach eliminates the need for complex control systems required to manage extensive conventional filtration infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a simplified filtration system where fewer components perform multiple functions, reducing overall system complexity. The reduced infrastructure requires less maintenance and operational management while still achieving water quality goals.
4Stability of the object's composition
If conventional swimming pool filtration technology is used for large water bodies, then uniform water mixing can be achieved, but the number of outlets and inlets must be large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves adequate water mixing through a reduced number of inlet and outlet points compared to conventional systems. By strategically positioning fewer mixing points and utilizing natural water circulation patterns, the system achieves sufficient homogeneity without requiring the extensive network of outlets and inlets mandated by conventional design standards.
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
Achieves crystal-clear water with reduced electricity use (up to 98% less than conventional systems), lower operational costs (up to 20 times less expensive), and simplified construction, ensuring safe and aesthetically pleasing water quality for recreational activities.
Implementation Method 1
introducing an effective amount of a CTI-Decreasing Agent using a CTI-Decreasing Agent dosing system, to lower the CTI by altering the water's physicochemical or biological characteristics
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AI summary
A dual method and system for eliminating suspended particles from artificial bodies of water possessing a minimum surface area of 10,000 m2 is provided. A permanent sub-standard centralized filtration flow is utilized together with a Chromo-Turbidity Index (CTI) below about 19. The CTI is maintained by introducing an effective amount of a CTI-Decreasing Agent. Other agents can also be introduced.