Submersible Pump In-Line Pressure Boosting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional pressure boosting systems for fluid distribution systems are noisy, difficult to cool, and challenging to install, leading to inefficiencies and pressure drops in residential and commercial settings.
Innovation Solution
A quiet and efficient in-line pressure boosting system featuring a pump unit with a submersible pump, pressure sensors, and a controller that adjusts based on inlet and outlet pressures and flow rates, allowing for precise pressure management within the fluid distribution system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stress or pressure
If conventional pressure boosting systems are used, then fluid pressure can be increased, but the systems are noisy and difficult to cool
Solution Approach 1:
The pump is submersed within the water heater tank, nesting the pressure boosting component inside the existing water heater structure. This eliminates external housing requirements and allows the pump to be cooled by the surrounding water, reducing noise while maintaining pressure boosting functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The water heater tank acts as an intermediary medium that provides both structural housing and thermal cooling for the pump. The pump operates submerged in water, using the water as a cooling medium to reduce operating temperature and noise, while still delivering pressurized water to the distribution system.
2Stress or pressure
If conventional pressure boosting systems are used, then fluid pressure can be increased, but they are difficult to install
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure boosting system is merged with the existing water heater by submersing the pump inside the tank and utilizing the water heater's existing structure, electrical connection, and water supply. This combination eliminates the need for separate external pump housing, complex piping, and additional electrical installations, significantly simplifying installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The water heater tank serves multiple functions: it stores hot water, provides structural housing for the pump, acts as a cooling medium for the pump, and serves as the fluid reservoir. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying both installation and maintenance.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a submersible pump is positioned in the tank, then the system operates quietly and efficiently, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the existing water heater infrastructure (tank, water supply, electrical connection) to support the pump operation. The pump is self-cooled by the surrounding water, and the system leverages existing components rather than requiring additional specialized equipment, reducing overall system complexity despite the submersible configuration.
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 boosts fluid pressure while operating quietly and efficiently, addressing the drawbacks of conventional systems by providing a compact, easy-to-install solution that maintains stable pressure levels.
Implementation Method 1
a submersible pump positioned in the tank and arranged in fluid communication with the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet
Implementation Method 2
an inlet pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, the inlet pressure sensor configured to sense an inlet pressure of the fluid upstream of the submersible pump
Implementation Method 3
at least one of an outlet pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, the outlet pressure sensor configured to sense an outlet pressure of the fluid downstream of the submersible pump
Implementation Method 4
a flow sensor assembly communicatively coupled to the controller, the flow sensor assembly configured to sense a flow of the fluid through the pump unit
Data Source
AI summary
A pressure boosting system and a method of using the same to increase fluid pressure in a fluid distribution system are disclosed. The pressure boosting system may be installed “in-line” with the fluid distribution system. The pressure boosting system includes a submersible pump and a controller that may be configured to control the submersible pump based on an outlet pressure if inlet pressure is below a threshold. The pressure boosting system may also control the submersible pump based on a flow of the fluid through a pump unit as a function of the inlet pressure. A mounting bracket may be moveably coupled to a tank of the pressure boosting system.