19332 results about "Water source" patented technology

A method of producing safe drinking water from virtually any water source utilizing a water purification system is disclosed. The method includes a combination of water purification methods with a control system that evaluates water quality and functional processing parameters, such as pressure and flow. The control system determines what water processing methods to utilize and how most efficiently to operate them. The system is capable of treating highly contaminated water to the necessary degree to produce safe drinking water. Furthermore, the system regulates and cleans itself to maintain functionality despite receiving high concentrations of various contaminants from the feed water source.

The invention discloses an instant hydrogen-production power generation system and method. The system comprises a hydrogen-production subsystem, a power generation subsystem and a collection and utilization subsystem, wherein the hydrogen-production subsystem, power generation subsystem and collection and utilization subsystem are connected sequentially; the hydrogen-production subsystem uses methanol water to produce hydrogen, and transfers the produced hydrogen to the power generation subsystem in time through a transfer pipeline for power generation; and the collection and utilization subsystem is connected with an exhaust channel outlet of the power generation subsystem, and is used for collecting water from discharged gas or collecting water as the raw material of the hydrogen-production subsystem. The system and method can collect residual gas discharged from the power generation subsystem, and extract hydrogen, oxygen and water from the residual gas; and the hydrogen and oxygen can be combusted to release heat so as to provide heat energy for the power generation subsystem, and the water can be transferred to the hydrogen-production subsystem for cyclic utilization, so that the system does not need any additional water source. The system and method can enhance the power generation efficiency of the system and save the energy source.

A movable data center is disclosed that comprises a movable enclosure having partitions that define a closed-loop air flow path. A plurality of fans and a plurality of data processing modules are disposed in the air flow path. A pipe network is disposed within the enclosure that includes a chilled water supply pipe that receives chilled water from a source of chilled water. A water return pipe is provided that circulates water back to the source of chilled water. A plurality of heat exchange modules is installed in the enclosure in the air flow path. The heat exchange modules receive the chilled water from the chilled water supply pipe. Each of the heat exchange modules has a water circulation tube that connects the chilled water supply pipe to the return water pipe.

A process and system for purifying water is disclosed. For example, in one embodiment, the process may be used to remove a divalent salt, such as calcium sulfate, from a water source in order to prevent the divalent salt from precipitating during the process. The water source, for instance, may be fed to an ion separating device, such as an electrodialysis device. In the electrodialysis device, an ion exchange takes place between the divalent salt and another salt, such as a monovalent salt to produce two concentrated salt streams that contain salts having greater solubility in water than the divalent salt. In one embodiment, the two salt streams that are produced may then be combined to precipitate the divalent salt in a controlled manner. During the process, various other components contained within the water feed stream may also be removed from the stream and converted into useful products. In one particular embodiment, the process is configured to receive a byproduct stream from a reverse osmosis process.

Oil-based settable spotting fluid compositions and methods of using the compositions are provided. The oil-based settable spotting fluid compositions are basically comprised of oil, an emulsifying surfactant for emulsifying the oil with water whereby an oil-external emulsion is formed, a de-emulsifying surfactant which in time de-emulsifies said oil-external emulsion when the emulsion is contacted with external water, a hydraulic settable component selected from the group consisting of ASTM Class C or the equivalent fly ash and ASTM Class F or the equivalent fly ash together with a source of calcium and water selected from the group consisting of fresh water and salt water.

An ergonomic water conserving faucet assembly that pivots around a cognitive central point providing touchless water temperature, flow rate, volume control and spray pattern adjustment through multiple, hygienic means. The assembly comprises a pivotable, ergonomic, ball-shaped spout that may be used statically or hand held; a retractable water delivery hose connecting the spout to a water source; a water mixing valve at the water source delivering water of preselected temperature; solenoid valves controlling flow; proximity and object detection sensors mapping the sink area and detecting input signals; speech sensors with microphone for voice control; an LED display of water temperature; internal speakers delivering audible prompts; and an electronic controller recognizing speech and supervising operations.

Methods and systems for a dry low NOx gas turbine engine system include a gas turbine engine including at least one dry low NOx combustor. The combustor includes a plurality of injection points wherein at least some of the injection points are configured to inject a fuel into the combustor at a plurality of different locations. The system includes a water source coupled to the combustor and operable to inject water into others of the plurality of injection points. The system also includes a control system that includes a sensor configured to measure an exhaust gas concentration of the turbine, a processor programmed to receive a signal indicative of the turbine exhaust gas concentration, and to automatically control the water injection using the received exhaust gas concentration signal. Such systems in use together can mitigate visible emissions from the exhaust stack.

The present invention is an integrated system for the production of hydrogen and the removal of carbon dioxide from the air or gas streams. The integrated system includes an energy source for generating electrical energy and a water source coupled to the energy source. The water source includes ionic electrolytes. The energy source supplies energy to the water source to electrolyze water to produce hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, acid and base. The carbon dioxide reacts with the base. In some embodiments, the energy source is a renewable energy source. The integrated system produces substantially no carbon dioxide and when combined with a renewable energy source, produces clean hydrogen fuel and reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide, resulting in carbon dioxide negative energy and manufacturing strategies.

An Ultraviolet-C (UVC) based portable water purification system employing a novel array of baffles increases the efficiency per unit energy of irradiating UVC light in the eradication of pathogens in the water. Closed loop feedback allows monitoring the application of UVC light power to ensure high levels of pathogen eradication. This system is capable of eradicating a wide range of waterborne bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminthes, yeast, and mold found in natural freshwater sources worldwide. By adding pre- or post-filters, the system can remove harmful organic compounds, pesticides, inorganic compounds and heavy metals from the water. The system can also be used to eradicate pathogens in fluids other than water. As a feature of this invention, a communications systems that can reach geographically dispersed populations at low cost without the need to install costly wired communications infrastructure is combined with and powered by the water purification system. In one embodiment, a packet radio system is provided to create nodes in a wireless mesh communications system to provide voice, data, video and internet communications using an array of the water purifiers to create a wireless mesh network.

A water treatment system provides treated or softened water to a point of use by removing a portion of any hardness-causing species contained in water from a point of entry coming from a water source, such as municipal water, well water, brackish water and water containing foulants. The water treatment system typically treats the water containing at least some undesirable species before delivering the treated water to a point of use. The water treatment system has a reservoir system in line with an electrochemical device such as an electrodeionization device. The water treatment system has a sensor or a set of sensors for measuring at least one property of the water or an operating condition of the treatment system. The water treatment system also has a controller for adjusting or regulating at least one operating parameter of the treatment system or a component of the water treatment system to optimize the operation and performance of the system or components of the system to supply water tailored to quality requirements.

A water treatment system provides treated water to a point of use by removing at least a portion of any hardness-causing species contained in water from a water source, such as municipal water, well water, brackish water and water containing foulants. The water treatment system typically receives water from the water source or a point of entry and purifies the water containing at least some undesirable species before delivering the treated water to a point of use. The water treatment system has a pressurized reservoir system in line with an electrochemical device such as an electrodeionization device. The water treatment system can have a controller for adjusting or regulating at least one operating parameter of the treatment system or a component of the water treatment system.

A sealed well direct expansion geothermal heat exchange unit, whose sealed well can be placed in ground and / or in water, consisting of a conventional direct expansion, or other heat pump, system wherein the exterior refrigerant heat exchange lines are placed within an insulated and sealed container, which container is supplied with a circulating heat conductive liquid from and to a sub-surface sealed well encasement, which container liquid may be supplemented with heat from a solar heating system, and which unit's hot refrigerant vapor line may be supplementary cooled by means of condensate water evaporative cooling, as well as a means to provide any direct expansion, and any closed-loop water-source, geothermal heat pump system with an optional solar heating supplement in the heating mode, and with an optional water-cooled vapor line supplement in the cooling mode.

An oral hygiene device, which includes a hand-held cylindrical device having a controllable dial and water-emitting nipple created by water pressure is disclosed. The oral hygiene device includes a cylindrical body which is hand-held, a control dial, having a valve, mounted onto the body; a nipple mounted at its proximal end to the body, the nipple having a slit on its distal end and being interchangeable; a conduit mounted between the body and an open-shutoff valve; and an open-shutoff valve mounted between the conduit and a connector body mounted to a water source. The device cleanses and dislodges food particles from teeth and massages the gums.

Methods and systems for a dry low NOx gas turbine engine system include a gas turbine engine including at least one dry low NOx combustor. The combustor includes a plurality of injection points wherein at least some of the injection points are configured to inject a fuel into the combustor at a plurality of different locations. The system includes a water source coupled to the combustor and operable to inject water into others of the plurality of injection points. The system also includes a control system that includes a sensor configured to measure an exhaust gas concentration of the turbine, a processor programmed to receive a signal indicative of the turbine exhaust gas concentration, and to automatically control the water injection using the received exhaust gas concentration signal. Such systems in use together can mitigate visible emissions from the exhaust stack.

The present invention provides for the electrochemical generation of ozone for use in "point-of-use" applications. The electrochemical ozone generators or systems of the present invention may be used to provide disinfected water, ozone-containing water, and / or ozone gas. Disinfected water may be produced by introducing ozone gas into a potable or purified water source for the purpose of disinfecting or controlling the microorganisms in the water source. Ozonated water or ozone gas may be produced and provided for various anti-microbial and cleansing applications of the consumer, such as washing food, clothing, dishes, countertops, toys, sinks, bathroom surfaces, and the like. Furthermore, the ozone generator may be used to deliver a stream of ozone-containing water for the purpose of commercial or residential point-of-use washing, disinfecting, and sterilizing medical instruments and medical equipment. For example, the ozone-containing water may be used directly or used as a concentrated sterilant for the washing, disinfecting, and sterilizing of medical instruments or equipment. Ozone gas may also be used in many of the foregoing examples, as well as in the deodorization of air or various other applications. The invention allows the electrochemical ozone generator to operate in a nearly or entirely passive manner with simplicity of design.

A treatment system provides treated or softened water to a point of use by removing at least a portion of any undesirable species contained in water from a water source. The treatment system can be operated to reduce the likelihood of formation of any scale that can be generated during normal operation of an electrochemical device. The formation of scale in the treatment system, including its wetted components, may be inhibited by reversing or substituting the flowing liquid having hardness-causing species with another liquid having a low tendency to produce scale, such as a low LSI water. Various arrangements of components in the treatment system can be flushed by directing the valves and the pumps of the system to displace liquid having hardness-causing species with a liquid that has little or no tendency to form scale.

A method and apparatus for electrolytically producing oxidation reduction potential water from aqueous salt solutions for use in disinfection, sterilization, decontamination, wound cleansing. The apparatus includes an electrolysis unit having a three-compartment cell (22) comprising a cathode chamber (18), an anode chamber (16), and a saline solution chamber (20) interposed between the anode and cathod chambers. Two communicating (24, 26) membranes separate the three chambers. The center chamber includes a fluid flow inlet (21a) and outlet (21b) and contains insulative material that ensures direct voltage potential does not travel through the chamber. A supply of water flows through the cathode and anode chambers at the respective sides of the saline chamber. Saline solution flows through the center chamber, either by circulating a pre-prepared aqueous solution containing ionic species, or, alternatively, by circulating pure water or an aqueous solution of, e.g., aqueous hydrogen chloride and ammonium hydroxide, over particulate insulative material coated with a solid electrolyte. Electrical current is provided to the communicating membranes separating the chambers, thus causing an electrolytic reaction that produces both oxidative (positive) and reductive (negative) ORP water.

A combined filter cartridge and manifold for use in a water purification system or the like, to facilitate substantially drip-free filter cartridge removal and replacement. The filter cartridge includes water inlet and outlet ports for respective connection with inlet and outlet fittings on the manifold. A pivoting manifold cap normally overlies and retains the filter cartridge in connected relation with the manifold fittings and a water supply coupled to the manifold. Pivoting movement of the manifold cap toward an open position shuts off the water supply and then permits filter cartridge separation from the manifold, with check valves at the manifold inlet / outlet fittings and cartridge inlet / outlet ports preventing significant water leakage. Upon installation of a replacement filter cartridge and return movement of the manifold cap to the initial closed position, cam elements on the manifold cap and filter cartridge draw the cartridge inlet / outlet ports into secure slide-on connection with the manifold inlet / outlet fittings before resuming connection with the water supply.

An autonomous water source (AWS) for extracting water from ambient air and delivering it to a plant to support growth. The system is based on an adsorption-desorption-condensation (ADC) cycle using a sorption material to extract moisture from ambient air and condensing the water vapor driven off from the sorption material by subsequent heating and followed by condensation. Liquid condensate produced in this process on the condenser is collected and delivered by gravity to a plant to reduce thermal stress and to support growth. The invention provides a sustainable source of irrigation water for agriculture and forestry, including areas where no water resources exist or are not economically viable. It can be tailored in size, and therefore, output capacity, reflecting the desired water requirements of a particular application, and can be used to replace most agricultural situations now reliant on surface water drip feed systems. The device is simple, rugged, invulnerable to rain, snow, and freezing conditions, and can be designed to last for many years without service as there are few moving parts and power required for operation is provided by sunlight.

A method for producing methanol and dimethyl ether using the air as the sole source of materials is disclosed. The invention relates to a method for separating the water (i.e., the moisture in the air) and carbon dioxide content of atmospheric air for their use in the subsequent production of methanol, dimethyl ether and derived synthetic hydrocarbons as products. The method includes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water under conditions sufficient to produce methanol and / or dimethyl ether. Methanol and / or dimethyl ether can be used as fuel or fuel additives or further converted to synthetic hydrocarbons and their products. Carbon dioxide is captured on a suitable absorbent, preferentially polyethyleneimine supported on nano-structured fumed silica. The process can also involve hydrogenation with hydrogen produced by electrolysis of water obtained from the air or from any other water source. Methanol can be dehydrated to produce dimethyl ether or further processed to produce synthetic hydrocarbons, polymers, and products derived from them by other known methods.

Disclosed is a shower head having a pressure device formed of a vane wheel, which is rotated to give a pressure to the intake flow of water when water is guided into the shower head. The shower head comprises a casing, which has a water inlet pipe for receiving water from a water source, a spray face plate mounted in the casing for spraying water out of the casing for shower bath, a perforated cover plate covering the casing to hold the spray face member in plate, and a pressure device mounted inside the casing and adapted to give pressure to water passing through the casing toward the spray face plate. The pressure device comprises a top cover shell and a bottom cover shell sealed together, a water inlet for guiding in water from the water inlet pipe, a water outlet for guiding out water toward the spray face plate, and a vane wheel pivotally mounted in between the top cover shell and the bottom cover shell, the vane wheel defining a water accumulation chamber in fluid communication between the water inlet and the water outlet.

The invention discloses an intelligent water resource control platform based on cloud computing and an expert system. The platform comprises a site measurement and control station, an internet of things data transmission system and a cloud computing service platform, and is characterized in that the control platform carries out automatic real-time collection on water resource information of a water supply water source, underground water, a water intake, a boundary control fracture surface and a sewage draining exit and site equipment operating condition information through the site measurement and control station, and real-time data preprocessing is achieved by means of an additionally installed site intelligent controller; internet of things data transmission equipment is adopted in the internet of things data transmission system to sent data of the measurement and control station to the cloud computing platform, and data support is provided for water resource management and advanced applications; the cloud computing service platform achieves real-time monitoring on water resources, monitoring on operating condition and remote on-line maintenance on site monitoring equipment and applications on water resource service, and a water resource decision is utilized to support the expert system to achieve assessment, early warning and emergency commanding of the water resources. The cloud computing and the Internet of things technology are applied to the platform, so measurement and control data are timely and efficiently processed, the intelligent computing technology is applied so that intelligent assessment and early warning of the water resources can be achieved, and safety of the water resources is guaranteed to a great extent.

The high building glass curtain wall cleaner system includes top safety unit, cleaning machine, portable ground monitoring unit and electric control unit. The cleaning machine towed with the top hoist has sealing mechanism, double-sucker disk negative pressure mechanism for adsorption on the glass wall, washing mechanism, water recovering mechanism, obstacle detecting mechanism and cleaning mechanism to complete cleaning, crossing obstacle and other jobs. The top safety unit ensures the safety and provides the cleaning machine with power source, air source and water source. The ground monitoring unit sends out radio commands and monitors the cleaning effect; and the electric control unit controls the executing parts to complete the cleaning task. The present invention is efficient and reliable.

The stereo in-situ ecological urban water system repairing process tackles polluted water via the quantitative analysis on the water. The technological scheme includes physical simulation and mathematic model analysis, microbe inoculation and culture, constituting refluxing ecological filter bed, purification with biocarrier, artificial aeration, purifying upper water, pre-treatment in the blow down port, establishing water ecological system balance, perfecting water environment data, etc. The present invention realizes the comprehensive tackling of urban water system.

This invention relates to an energy-saving central air conditioning system, which comprises cold and hot water source host, terminal device and the control system to adjust and monitor. The said control system processes according to the large amount of data collected to get the needed optimized status operation orders. It real-time adjusts the each part load of the system into cold storage or cold discharging modes and the said host works under the mode of cold storage and stops working in cold discharging mode.

A master control system for conserving water used by sprinkler systems within a predetermined geographical region includes a plurality of sprinkler systems each of which is assigned an identifying indicia. A transmitting station is arranged for transmitting control signals receivable at any location within the geographical region. A valve connects each sprinkler system to a water source for selectively feeding water to an associated sprinkler system when the valve is open and for precluding water from being fed to the associated sprinkler system when the valve is closed. A receiver is provided for each sprinkler system within the region connected to an associated valve for receiving the control signals and generating a disabling signal for causing only said valves for the sprinkler systems assigned said identifying indicia to open independently of their status. In this manner, said transmitting station can control and override the operation of selected sprinkler systems assigned said identifying indicia to regulate the extent to which water may be used within said geographical region in accordance with protocols established for the consumption of water by such sprinkler systems within said geographical region.

An aseptic watering system for pets is that has a unique filtration and sterilization system for providing a source of drinking water substantially free of toxins, pathogens, resultant metabolic wastes, or other contaminants that may cause bothersome and life threatening diseases. The system also includes means for cooling the drinking water to make it more desirable to a pet.

A process and system for purifying water is disclosed. For example, in one embodiment, the process may be used to remove a divalent salt, such as calcium sulfate, from a water source in order to prevent the divalent salt from precipitating during the process. The water source, for instance, may be fed to an ion separating device, such as an electrodialysis device. In the electrodialysis device, an ion exchange takes place between the divalent salt and another salt, such as a monovalent salt to produce two concentrated salt streams that contain salts having greater solubility in water than the divalent salt. In one embodiment, the two salt streams that are produced may then be combined to precipitate the divalent salt in a controlled manner. During the process, various other components contained within the water feed stream may also be removed from the stream and converted into useful products. In one particular embodiment, the process is configured to receive a byproduct stream from a reverse osmosis process.

A device for injection of molecular hydrogen and oxygen into the combustion chambers of a gasoline engine, along with the fuel-air mixture, to improve fuel efficiency and to reduce and in some cases eliminate engine emissions. The hydrogen-oxygen / hydrocarbon fuel system includes: a water source; an electrolytic chamber, an anode and a cathode mounted into the chamber in closely spaced fashion from one another; two fluid lines to fluidingly connect the water source and the fuel tank to the chamber; and an electrical power source, for electrically charging the anode and cathode.