Wastewater Filter Algorithm Updating From Used Filter Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional water treatment systems lack the capability to generate or update algorithms based on data from used filters, limiting their efficiency and effectiveness in treating drainage water.
Innovation Solution
An information processing device that includes an acquisition unit for gathering data on filter performance, an analysis unit for analyzing this data, and an update unit for updating the water treatment system's algorithm, enabling the system to optimize its operations based on collected information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If filters are treated as disposable components in conventional water treatment systems, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but the system loses the capability to generate or update algorithms based on collected filter data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where data from used filters is collected, analyzed, and used to generate or update algorithms for the water treatment system. The analysis unit processes filter data and the update unit applies improvements to the treatment algorithm, creating a continuous improvement loop that enhances system adaptability while maintaining simple disposable filter components
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by automatically collecting data from disposable filters, analyzing the data through the analysis unit, and updating its own treatment algorithms without requiring external intervention. This allows the system to continuously improve its performance using its own operational data
2Adaptability or versatility
If data collection and analysis systems are added to water treatment systems, then algorithm generation and updating capabilities are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data processing functionality into distinct modular units: a data collection component that gathers filter information, an analysis unit that processes the data, and an update unit that implements algorithm improvements. This segmentation allows the complex data analysis capabilities to be added without overwhelming the overall system architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an analysis unit as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between raw filter data and algorithm updates. This intermediary processes and interprets the collected data, transforming it into actionable insights that can be applied to improve the water treatment algorithm without directly complicating the core treatment system
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AI summary
The problem addressed by the present invention is to suitably generate or update an algorithm for a water treatment system. In a filter management server 1 for managing a water circulation management system W for treating wastewater using one or more filters 31, an acquisition unit 101 acquires information necessary for analyzing filter 31 performance or sample water DW. An analytical unit 102 analyzes the one or more filters 31 on the basis of the information acquired by the acquisition unit 101. An analysis results analytical unit 104 analyzes the one or more filters 31 or sample water DW on the basis of the results of the analysis by the analytical unit 102. An update unit 105 updates the algorithm for water treatment on the basis of the results of the analysis by the analysis results analytical unit 104. This configuration solves the aforementioned problem.