Water recirculation system intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water recirculation systems face inefficiencies and stability issues due to reliance on a single heating source, which can lead to peak power demand problems and reduced operation stability during peak usage or system maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A water recirculation system with two distinct heating sources, where one provides base energy demand and the other handles peak demands, along with a sensor and control unit for water quality assessment to decide recycling or discarding, and a heat exchange arrangement to optimize energy use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single heating source is used in the water recirculation system, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability and stability of the system deteriorate during peak power demand times or when the heating source fails
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is segmented into multiple independent heating sources (first heating source and second heating source) that can operate independently or in combination. This segmentation allows the system to distribute the heating load across multiple units, improving reliability while maintaining manageable complexity through modular architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes operational parameters by adjusting the contribution of each heating source based on demand conditions. During peak demand, both heating sources operate simultaneously; during normal operation, one heating source handles the base load. This parameter adjustment optimizes both reliability and energy efficiency.
2Power
If a single heating source operates at high capacity to meet peak demand, then the power demand is satisfied, but the energy efficiency and operational stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using one heating source at full capacity, the system employs partial action from multiple heating sources. The first heating source provides base heating capacity, while the second heating source supplements during peak demand. This approach avoids the inefficiency of single-source high-capacity operation while meeting total heating requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that manages the interaction between multiple heating sources and the water recirculation system. It coordinates the operation of heating sources based on real-time demand, ensuring optimal energy efficiency while maintaining sufficient heating capacity.
3Productivity
If water quality monitoring and control systems are added to enable recycling decisions, then the water recirculation efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates sensors that continuously monitor water quality parameters and provide feedback to the control unit. Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically makes decisions about water recycling or disposal. This feedback mechanism improves recirculation efficiency by ensuring only suitable water is recycled, while the automated decision-making minimizes the complexity increase.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit serves multiple functions: it manages heating source operation, monitors sensor data, makes recycling decisions, and coordinates system components. This multi-functionality consolidates control capabilities into a single unit, improving water recirculation efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration reduces peak load on individual heating sources, enhances system stability by allowing operation even if one source fails, and maximizes energy efficiency by using two heating sources to manage base and peak energy needs effectively.
Implementation Method 1
the water recirculation system also comprises a first heating source, and wherein the water recirculation system also comprises a second heating source
Implementation Method 2
a heat exchange arrangement to optimize energy use
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention describes a water recirculation system intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said water recirculation system (1) comprising a flow path for recirculation (50), at least one water treating unit (6), and a sensor unit (7) arranged for measurement of at least water quality, and wherein the sensor unit (7) is connected to a control unit which decides if water should be recycled or discarded in a point of separation (30) based on the measurement of the water quality, said water recirculation system (1) also comprises a first heating source (00), and wherein the water recirculation system (1) also comprises a second heating source (200).