Storm Water Storage With Vitreous-Fiber Buffer for Faster Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storm water storage systems are disruptive to install, require time-consuming pipe connections, and cause disruption to surrounding areas, especially in urban environments, leading to localized flooding and revenue loss.
Innovation Solution
A storm water storage system utilizing a storm water collection well with void channels and a man-made vitreous fiber buffer system bonded with a cured binder, allowing rapid water absorption and infiltration into the ground, eliminating the need for extensive pipe connections and simplifying installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional pipe connection methods are used to connect inlet pipes to infiltration systems, then water transport capability is ensured, but installation time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the complex pipe connection system from the infiltration installation. Instead of connecting inlet pipes to a network of smaller distribution pipes, the system uses a single large-diameter inlet pipe that directly feeds into the infiltration elements, removing the intermediate piping infrastructure and its associated connection complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The large-diameter inlet pipe serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both the water collection conduit and the distribution mechanism. The pipe directly interfaces with the infiltration elements, combining the functions of water transport and water distribution that were previously separated into multiple pipe components
2Reliability
If storm water storage systems are installed in ground areas such as car parks or utility building surroundings, then flooding prevention is achieved, but revenue generation and building functionality are disrupted during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The infiltration system is divided into modular infiltration elements that can be installed independently. Each element is a self-contained unit with integrated water distribution channels, allowing for staged installation that minimizes disruption to surrounding areas while maintaining flooding prevention effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The infiltration elements are pre-assembled with their internal distribution channels and connections before installation. This preliminary preparation reduces on-site construction time and minimizes disruption to car parks or utility building surroundings, as the elements require minimal assembly once in position
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 prevents localized flooding by quickly absorbing and storing storm water, minimizing installation time and disruption, while promoting a healthier soil environment.
Implementation Method 1
The water will afterwards have to be distributed from the large inlet pipes to several smaller pipes, before it can enter the mineral wool elements of the infiltration system
Implementation Method 2
These are designed to quickly collect, temporarily store and then slowly release large volumes of excess water. The water can subsequently flow to water drainage points
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is directed to a storm water storage system comprising:—a storm water collection well (1) having at least one inlet (2), (9) for storm water to enter the storm water collection well (1); and one or more outlets (3) for storm water to exit the storm water collection well (1);—one or more void channels (4) each having a bottom surface, an upper surface and side surfaces, wherein each void channel extends away from and is in fluid communication with at least one outlet (3) and has a width in the range of 20 cm to 200 cm;—a storm water buffer system (5) comprising man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF) bonded with a cured binder composition, wherein the storm water buffer system encloses and is in fluid communication with at least one side surface of the one or more void channels (4);—a lid (6) positioned on top of the storm water buffer system (5) such that the upper surface of the void channel is formed by the lid (6).