Spectroscopic Pool Fluid Analysis Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
The swimming pool industry faces a need for cost-effective pool fluid monitoring systems that can maintain fluid quality parameters continuously, particularly in the private sector where stringent regulations are not always enforced, and existing solutions are often expensive and not widely adopted.
Innovation Solution
A spectroscopic device configured to apply various spectroscopic techniques such as ultra-violet-visible spectroscopy, near infrared spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectroscopy, combined with additional sensors like pH and Chlorine sensors, for comprehensive fluid analysis, which can be integrated into pool filtering systems or used in pool cleaning robots, providing real-time data for fluid treatment adjustments without the need for reagents or calibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If expensive fluid quality equipment systems are installed to maintain continuous fluid quality parameters, then fluid treatment reliability is improved, but device cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical fluid sampling and analysis systems with optical spectroscopic detection. The spectroscopic device uses light absorption, fluorescence, and Raman scattering principles to detect fluid quality parameters (pH, chlorine, temperature, turbidity) without mechanical contact or complex sample preparation, thereby maintaining reliability while reducing device complexity and cost
Solution Approach 2:
The spectroscopic device is designed to simultaneously measure multiple fluid quality parameters (pH, free chlorine, combined chlorine, temperature, turbidity, cyanuric acid) using a single integrated system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple separate sensors and analysis systems, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining comprehensive fluid treatment reliability
2Measurement precision
If multiple spectroscopic techniques are applied for comprehensive fluid analysis, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman scattering) into a single integrated spectroscopic device. By merging these techniques that operate on different physical principles, the system achieves comprehensive fluid analysis with high measurement precision while avoiding the complexity of multiple separate instrumentation systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system varies spectroscopic parameters (wavelength ranges from UV to visible to near-infrared, different excitation wavelengths for fluorescence) to detect different fluid quality parameters. By changing optical parameters rather than using multiple complex mechanical sensors, the system achieves high measurement precision with reduced device complexity
3Measurement precision
If traditional fluid treatment systems are used with reagents and calibration, then measurement accuracy is maintained, but chemical consumption and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The spectroscopic device performs self-calibration using reference standards and automatically adjusts its measurements without requiring external chemical reagents. The system uses built-in reference materials and algorithms to maintain measurement accuracy over time, eliminating the need for manual calibration with chemicals and reducing operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces chemical reagent-based analysis with optical spectroscopic detection. By using light-matter interactions (absorption, fluorescence, Raman scattering) instead of chemical reactions, the system maintains measurement accuracy while eliminating chemical consumption and associated safety and disposal issues
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 solution enables continuous, comprehensive, and cost-effective monitoring and treatment of pool fluids, reducing chemical consumption, energy use, and particle levels, while improving hygiene and extending the lifespan of filtering systems.
Implementation Method 1
The spectroscopic device may be configured to apply at least one spectroscopic technique out of: (a) ultra-violet-visible spectroscopy, (b) absorbance ultra-violet-visible spectroscopy
Implementation Method 2
The spectroscopic device may be configured to apply at least one spectroscopic technique out of: (c) fluorescence ultra-violet-visible spectroscopy
Implementation Method 3
The spectroscopic device may be configured to apply at least one spectroscopic technique out of: (d) near infrared spectroscopy, (e) absorbance near infrared spectroscopy
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AI summary
There may be provided a system comprising a spectroscopic device; wherein the spectroscopic device is configured to analyze a fluid of a pool.