Wave Generator Filtration With Pressurized Return Dampening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wave generators in water parks face challenges in effectively circulating and cleaning water in wave pools and generating chambers, leading to debris buildup and poor water quality, which affects wave generation and rider experience.
Innovation Solution
A filtration system comprising pressurized returns and intakes, along with pumps, is implemented to circulate and filter water, including a secondary pump for pressurizing water to remove debris from chamber walls and a wave dampening trough with its own filtration system to maintain water quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a filtration system is implemented to clean water in wave pools and generating chambers, then water quality and cleanliness are improved, but device complexity and system cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration system is divided into multiple independent components including wave pool intakes, chamber intakes, pressurized returns, and a filtration pump. Each component handles a specific function, allowing the system to be implemented in stages and maintained independently, thus managing complexity while achieving comprehensive water cleaning.
Solution Approach 2:
The filtration pump serves multiple functions: it draws water from both wave pool and chamber intakes, filters debris, and pressurizes water for return to both locations. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, balancing system complexity with effective water quality improvement.
2Productivity
If multiple pumps are used for filtration and pressurization, then water circulation and cleaning effectiveness are improved, but device complexity and maintenance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration pump is designed to perform both filtration and pressurization functions, eliminating the need for separate pumps for each task. This reduces the number of pumps from two to one, maintaining water circulation efficiency while simplifying the system and reducing maintenance requirements.
3Reliability
If pressurized returns are used to remove debris from chamber walls, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pressurized water from the filtration pump serves dual purposes: it returns clean water to the wave pool and simultaneously cleans the chamber walls by removing debris and buildup. This self-cleaning function eliminates the need for separate cleaning systems, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining effective cleaning.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively cleans the wave pool, wave generating chambers, and wave dampening trough, improving wave quality and reducing debris buildup, ensuring consistent and safe riding conditions.
Implementation Method 1
the water flows from the pool intake (which is at negative pressure i.e., vacuum) to the pressurized return
Implementation Method 2
The filtration pump filters and pressurizes the water to the pressurized return
Implementation Method 3
The wave generating chamber pressurized return may be a sprinkler, and the pressurized water removes debris and buildup on the chamber walls
Data Source
AI summary
A wave generating apparatus is provided, comprised of a wave pool, a wave generating chamber, and a filtration system. The filtration system comprises an intake, a pressurized return that releases water, and a filtration pump that pumps water from the intake to a pressurized return while filtering debris from the water. The pressurized return is located at a higher elevation relative to the intake. Water flows directionally from the pressurized return to the intake.