Pressure Reducing Elements for Water Consumption Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current water distribution systems face inefficiencies in reducing water consumption due to uneven supply pressures across different consumption points, leading to excess pressure and increased water usage.
Innovation Solution
Implementing pressure reducing elements, such as adjustable valves, between water supply pipes and consumption points to restrict supply pressures and equalize them, along with a consumption control device featuring a pressure cutting valve and microprocessor for precise pressure measurement and flow calculation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of substance
If pressure reducing elements are installed at multiple water consumption points, then water consumption is reduced and pressure is equalized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the water distribution network into multiple zones with separate pressure reducing elements at each consumption point. This segmentation allows independent pressure control at each location, enabling precise water consumption reduction without requiring complex centralized control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
Each water consumption point receives customized pressure reduction tailored to its specific requirements. The pressure reducing elements are locally adjusted to match the actual needs of each consumption point, optimizing water usage while keeping the overall system management simple.
2Stability of the object's composition
If pressure reducing elements are installed between water supply pipe and consumption points, then supply pressure is equalized, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses pressure reducing elements that can be adjusted to change pressure parameters at each consumption point. By allowing parameter adjustment rather than requiring custom-designed components for each location, the system achieves pressure equality while maintaining standardized manufacturing processes.
3Loss of substance
If pressure reducing elements are used to restrict supply pressure, then water consumption decreases, but flow rate is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure reducing elements are designed to be adjustable, allowing the system to dynamically optimize the balance between pressure reduction and flow rate maintenance. This dynamic adjustment enables the system to adapt to changing conditions and achieve water consumption reduction without excessively compromising flow rate.
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
This approach reduces water consumption by optimizing pressure distribution, decreasing electrical energy costs for pumping, minimizing hydraulic impacts, noise, and overflow, while enabling real-time monitoring and energy-saving measures in water supply networks.
Implementation Method 1
providing a plurality of pressure reducing elements between said plurality of water consumption points and said water-supply pipe
Data Source
AI summary
New methods and devices for reducing water consumption by restricting the supply pressures at the water consumption points.