Smart Building Water Purification System with IoT Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a low consumption rate of tap water due to distrust in the cleanliness of building water pipes, leading to unnecessary plastic bottle usage and carbon emissions, with existing technologies failing to effectively monitor and improve water quality and pipe conditions.
Innovation Solution
A water purification system for smart buildings that includes a water pipe scaler, filtration device, sensors for water quality and building conditions, and a control device using IoT technology to monitor and analyze data, providing real-time information and AI-driven water usage predictions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a water purification system with multiple devices is installed, then water quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple water treatment devices (scaler, filtration device, UV sterilizer) into an integrated system with a single control unit that manages all components. This merging approach maintains comprehensive water purification functionality while reducing operational complexity through centralized control and unified monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves multiple functions: it controls the scaler, filtration device, UV sterilizer, monitors water quality sensors, and manages communication with external devices. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate control systems for each device, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive water treatment capabilities.
2Reliability
If continuous monitoring of water quality is implemented, then water safety is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic monitoring of water quality parameters through sensors that measure pH, turbidity, and other metrics at scheduled intervals. The control unit analyzes these periodic measurements and only activates treatment devices when quality thresholds are breached, rather than operating continuously. This periodic action maintains water safety while significantly reducing energy consumption compared to continuous operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from water quality sensors to dynamically control treatment device operation. When sensor readings indicate acceptable water quality, treatment devices remain inactive or operate at minimal capacity. When quality deteriorates beyond thresholds, the control unit activates appropriate treatment devices. This feedback-based control maintains water safety while optimizing energy consumption by avoiding unnecessary continuous operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If selective filtration devices are deployed, then user satisfaction is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic selection of filtration devices through the control unit, which can activate or deactivate specific treatment devices (scaler, filtration device, UV sterilizer) based on real-time water quality conditions and user preferences. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to customize treatment intensity and type for different scenarios, improving user satisfaction while the centralized control manages the complexity of having multiple selectable devices.
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 improves water quality by removing impurities, reduces maintenance costs, increases tap water consumption, and decreases carbon emissions by 15% by providing reliable and healthy water supply while enabling preemptive maintenance and user satisfaction.
Implementation Method 1
a water pipe scaler connected to a water pipe of the building and to scale an internal condition of the water pipe
Implementation Method 2
a water pipe filtration device to filter a water supplied to the water pipe
Implementation Method 3
a first sensor for measuring a water quality of the water flowing in the water pipe
Implementation Method 4
a second sensor installed at the building or a ground of the building to measure a condition of the building or the ground
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a water purification system for a smart building that allows users to monitor a water pipe and a water quality condition and take disaster prevention response. The water purification system includes a water pipe scaler connected to the water pipe of the building and to scale an internal condition of the water pipe, a water pipe filtration device to filter a water supplied to the water pipe, a first sensor to measure a quality of the water flowing in the water pipe, a second sensor installed at the building or a ground of the building to measure a condition of the building or the ground, and a water supply control device to monitor the water quality and the condition of the building or the ground based on sensing data of the first sensor and the second sensor.