Building Water Control Feedback for Stable Volume Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water management systems in building facilities face challenges in maintaining effective operation of water control devices due to variations in water pressure and flow rates, which can lead to inefficiencies and faults such as blockages or leakages, affecting the volume of water used during device operations.
Innovation Solution
A building facility water management method and system that adjusts operational parameters of water control devices based on real-time or stored water operation values to ensure effective operation, using a controller to determine if the water operation value is outside a defined threshold and making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If water control devices operate using fixed time operation with a water valve, then the operation is simple and consistent, but the volume of water passed varies due to water pressure variations, blockages, or leakages
Solution Approach 1:
The system measures the actual water volume passed by the valve during each water operation and uses this feedback to determine whether the volume is within an acceptable range. If the volume is insufficient, the system automatically adjusts the valve opening time or flow rate for subsequent operations, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains reliable water delivery despite pressure variations or faults
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts operational parameters (valve opening time, flow rate) based on real-time or stored water operation values. Instead of using fixed parameters, the system adapts the water delivery parameters according to actual performance, allowing the operation to remain simple while achieving consistent water volume delivery
2Adaptability or versatility
If water control devices are arranged to operate in different modes of operation or with different water volumes and flow rates, then the adaptability to different requirements is improved, but the complexity of maintaining consistent and effective operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a universal water management solution that can handle multiple operation modes, different water volumes, and various flow rates through a single integrated controller. The controller automatically adapts to different device requirements and operational scenarios, eliminating the need for separate control mechanisms for each mode and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters (water volume, flow rate, valve opening time) dynamically based on the specific operation mode and device requirements. By using a single controller that can adjust multiple parameters, the system achieves versatility across different operation modes without increasing mechanical or structural complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A building facility water management method and system for controlling at least one operational parameter associated with a volume of water used by a water control device during a device operation of the water control device in a building facility is provided. The method and system allows for obtaining a water operation value associated with a volume of water for the water control device during the device operation; determining whether the water operation value is outside of a defined threshold associated with the device operation; upon a determination that the water operation value is outside of the defined threshold, adjusting an operational parameter associated with the water control device during the device operation to enable the water control device to be effectively operated.