Rainwater Processing System for Potable Functional Water
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rainwater processing systems lack an efficient method to produce potable and functional water that meets drinking water quality standards.
Innovation Solution
A rainwater processing system that includes collecting rainwater, filtering it, and ozonating the filtered water to produce potable water, followed by adding a salt concentrate to the potable water in a processing tank to create a functional water mixture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If rainwater is collected and filtered, then the water quality improves, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rainwater processing system is divided into distinct functional modules: collection system, filtration system, ozonation system, and storage distribution system. Each module performs a specific function and can be independently designed, installed, and maintained, reducing overall system complexity while ensuring high water quality through specialized processing at each stage.
Solution Approach 2:
Ozone is introduced as an intermediary substance to bridge the gap between filtered rainwater and potable water requirements. The ozonation process acts as a mediator that disinfects and oxidizes contaminants, transforming the water quality without requiring complex additional filtration or chemical treatment systems.
2Manufacturing precision
If ozonation is applied to filtered rainwater, then the water becomes potable, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Ozone, a strong oxidant, is used to accelerate the oxidation of contaminants in the rainwater. This powerful oxidizing agent efficiently destroys pathogens and organic compounds, achieving potable water production with lower energy consumption compared to conventional chlorine-based disinfection or complex membrane filtration systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If salt concentrate is added to potable water, then the water becomes functional, but the solution concentration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system controls the concentration of salt concentrate added to potable water to achieve optimal functional properties. By precisely adjusting the salt concentration parameter, the system enhances water functionality for specific applications (such as irrigation or industrial use) without creating excessive salinity that would be harmful to plants or infrastructure.
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 produces potable water that meets drinking water quality standards and further enhances the water with added salts to create functional water suitable for various uses.
Implementation Method 1
filtering the collected rainwater
Implementation Method 2
ozonating the filtered collected rainwater to produce potable water
Data Source
AI summary
A method and rainwater processing system are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes collecting rainwater, filtering the collected rainwater, and ozonating the filtered collected rainwater to produce potable water. The method includes diverting a portion of the collected rainwater to a test chamber and testing by sensors the diverted portion of the collected rainwater to produce a valve control signal. Responsive to the valve control signal, a valve is opened to channel collected rainwater to a collection tank and filtered. The method includes ozonating the filtered collected rainwater to produce potable water. A functional water may be prepared by adding a substance to the potable water within a processing tank. The functional water may be carbonate and ozonated.