Wave Chamber Ingress Valve Control for Stable Pool Wave Generation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water attractions, such as deep wave surfing systems, face challenges in managing vast amounts of water, eddy currents, and unwanted wave effects due to air and water oscillations, which undermine wave formation and stability.
Innovation Solution
A pool wave generator with chambers and a control system that manages fluid flow to create desired wave patterns, controlling water height and release to minimize turbulence and oscillations, using sensors and valves to adjust valve positions for precise wave generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If deep wave surfing systems use vast amounts of water to create waves, then wave formation is achieved, but eddy currents and unwanted wave effects occur that undermine wave stability
Solution Approach 1:
The wave generation system is divided into multiple independently controllable chambers instead of using a single large water body. Each chamber can be controlled separately to release water in a coordinated manner, reducing chaotic eddy currents while maintaining effective wave formation with optimized water usage.
Solution Approach 2:
Air is introduced into the chambers before water release to pre-position the water and create the desired wave profile. This preliminary action allows controlled water discharge that generates stable waves without the chaotic motion and eddy currents associated with uncontrolled water movement.
2Ease of operation
If air is present in the chamber to help release water, then wave generation is enabled, but air acts like a spring creating unwanted oscillations and forces
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors detect water level, air pressure, and wave characteristics in real-time, providing feedback to the control system. The control system adjusts air ingress and water release accordingly to maintain stable wave generation while minimizing oscillations and unwanted forces from air spring effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the amount of air introduced into chambers and the timing of water release based on real-time conditions. By controlling air ingress valves dynamically, the system achieves effective water release for wave generation while minimizing the spring-like oscillation effects that create harmful forces.
3Productivity
If water is released from chambers to generate waves, then wave creation is achieved, but momentum of returning water creates unwanted forces and turbulence
Solution Approach 1:
Air is used as an intermediary substance in the chambers to facilitate controlled water release. The air cushion allows water to be discharged in a controlled manner rather than creating direct momentum impacts, reducing turbulence and unwanted forces when water returns to the pool while maintaining effective wave generation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple chambers are used to create customized wave patterns, then wave versatility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple chambers share common control system architecture, sensors, and actuation mechanisms. Each chamber can operate independently or in coordination with others, allowing a wide variety of wave patterns to be generated while using a standardized, modular system that limits overall complexity through component reuse and uniform design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables efficient and controlled wave generation with customizable features, reducing power consumption and equipment wear, while maintaining wave stability and consistency.
Implementation Method 1
the control system receives input from the sensor to enable the control system to selectively control the position of the ingress valve to thereby permit air into the chamber to effect the release of water from the chamber
Data Source
AI summary
A method of operating a chamber assembly for generating waves includes providing the chamber assembly, the chamber assembly comprising: a chamber for releasing water to generate a wave, the chamber comprising an ingress valve; and a control system connected to the ingress valve; receiving input at the control system regarding a desired position of the ingress valve; controlling a position of the ingress valve with the control system; and receiving air through the ingress valve and into the chamber to effect the release of water from the chamber.