Integrated Water Quality Analysis System with Multi-Parameter Flow Cell
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water purification systems lack the capability to perform continuous, simultaneous measurements of multiple water quality parameters, as sensors are typically designed to measure single parameters individually and are not suited for fieldwork due to complex setup requirements and limited data integration.
Innovation Solution
A compact water quality analysis system featuring a water sensor flow cell with a manifold body, probe bores, and a data processor that allows multiple sensors to measure and transmit parameters like temperature, pH, and turbidity continuously, using a housing with a data processor connected to sensor probes and capable of digitizing and transmitting data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are deployed to measure multiple water quality parameters simultaneously, then measurement capability is improved, but device complexity and setup difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual sensors into a single integrated flow cell assembly. The manifold structure merges multiple probe bores and sensing zones into one unified device that measures multiple parameters (temperature, pH, conductivity, turbidity) simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate sensor deployments and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The flow cell apparatus is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of sensors through standardized probe bores. The single device performs multiple functions by integrating temperature sensing, pH measurement, conductivity detection, and turbidity measurement capabilities within one apparatus, making it adaptable to various water quality monitoring needs.
2Productivity
If individual sensors are used to measure single parameters, then device simplicity is maintained, but productivity and continuous monitoring capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple sensing capabilities into a single flow cell that processes water continuously. By combining multiple sensors in one apparatus with a common flow path, the system enables simultaneous continuous monitoring of multiple parameters without requiring sequential setup or multiple independent measurement systems, thereby improving productivity and reducing time loss.
3Measurement precision
If manifolds with advance set-up are used for multiple sensors, then simultaneous measurement is enabled, but adaptability to fieldwork and flow characteristics is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The flow cell manifold is designed with universal probe bores that can accommodate different sensor types and configurations. This universal design allows the apparatus to be adapted to various fieldwork conditions and flow characteristics, unlike fixed manifolds. The standardized interface and modular structure enable flexibility in deployment while maintaining simultaneous measurement capability across different applications.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a water quality analysis system capable of making multiple simultaneous measurements of different water quality parameters and saving or transmitting this data for analysis. A housing surrounds a data processor and a water sensor flow cell. The flow cell incorporates a channel through which a stream of water flows. Multiple probe bores within the flow cell house different sensor probes used to measure different water quality parameters of the stream. The data processor receives and digitizes data for the different water quality parameters.