3013 results about "Water supply network" patented technology

A self-sustaining, portable, power station that may be moved by land, air, or sea to an area that has no utilities. The station is provided with at least one wind turbine and / or solar panel arrays in communication with at least one electrical distribution and storage means. The derived electricity is used to power various systems including, albeit not limited to, a communications system, a water filtration system, a water distribution system to allow the public to draw potable water and provide basic hygiene. The electricity derived may also be used to run outside systems, such as schools, hospitals, or the like.

A self-sustaining, portable, power station that may be moved by land, air, or sea to an area that has no utilities. The station is provided with solar panel arrays in communication with at least one electrical distribution and storage means. The derived electricity is used to power various systems including, albeit not limited to, a communications system, a water filtration system, a water distribution system to allow the public to draw potable water and provide basic hygiene. The electricity derived may also be used to run outside systems, such as schools, hospitals, or the like. The solar panel arrays are mounted on roller assemblies that can be easily slide between a stowed and deployed condition. The solar arrays include a plurality of solar panels that are supported by one or more hydraulic actuators to counter balance the weight of the solar panel whereby the solar panel can be easily positioned into the desired tilted orientation.

A water quality detection system for distributed water supply network. The system, 1, comprises a multiplicity of detectors, 5, wherein each detector of the detectors is capable of monitoring at least one attribute of water and providing a signal related to the attribute. A controller, 7, is provided which is capable of receiving each signal and comparing the signal to a control signal for the attribute. A response mechanism, 9, is responsive to the controller and activated when at least one signal matches the control signal. An access gate, 10, limits access to at least one of the detector, the controller or the response mechanism. An access key, 13, is provided for comparing a user attribute with a stored attribute wherein when the user attribute matches the stored attribute access is provided into the access gate.

A combined water management and communication system for a water provider wirelessly communicating with selected ones of the multiplicity of user wireless transceiver for changing water distribution to selective ones of the multiplicity of independent users upon an undesired water flow characteristic within the water distribution channels. The multiplicity of user wireless transceivers communicating with proximate user wireless transceivers for forming a network for communicating information to a third party wireless transceiver unrelated to liquid flow. The invention is also incorporated into a remote controlled solar operated wireless irrigation valve. The invention is further incorporated into an improved water management irrigation system incorporating an adaptive weather based controller that is adjusted by a weather based sensor base controller.

Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling water consumption in a water-supply system are disclosed using one or more sensors for generating signals indicative of the operation thereof. In one embodiment, a method of preventing freezing of a water conduit in a water-supply system comprises sensing, with a temperature sensor, a temperature at a location; and, if the sensed temperature falls below a predetermined threshold, sending, to at least one fluid control device interfaced with the conduit, at least one control signal to impede a flow of water through the conduit and to drain water from the conduit.

This document discusses, among other things, a mobile biogas processing system that includes a mobile platform, a compressor physically coupled to the mobile platform, a pump physically coupled to the mobile platform and having a water input and a water output, and scrubber tower physically coupled to the mobile platform and having input connected to the compressor and water pump. In examples, the mobile platform is a skid or a combination of skids, a trailer, or a shipping container. An example method of using a mobile biogas processing system includes coupling a first biogas compressor, first scrubber, second scrubber, and flash tank to a mobile platform and delivering the platform and system components to a biogas site. In an example, the system includes its own water supply and burns biogas or crude methane to power pumps, compressors, and other components.

The water purification system and associated method of the present invention consists of a generally self-contained, highly maneuverable, portable water purification system. Maneuverability is enhanced by mounting a cabinet on wheels or on a cart that may be easily guided to a water supply. Power is supplied to the system in a solar cell. The power is used to operate the pump of the system and to power the purifying radiation source. The system can also be used as a portable power source in addition to its capacity as a water purifier.

A water supply sub-system for connection to a main water supply system includes a storage tank having an inlet with a flow control valve for connection to the main water supply system. The sub-system may be disconnected from the main system and configured as a closed system for disinfecting the sub-system. An outlet line connects the storage tank to a pump that pumps water from the tank to a sub-system supply line. One or more branch connections may connect the sub-system supply line to high-demand water using devices, such as dialysis machines. The supply line may be a feedback loop. A shunt feedback loop parallel to the feedback loop of the supply line has a pressure control valve that regulates pressure in the supply line feedback loop. A filtration device may also be included to ensure the purity of the water circulating through the sub-system.

An early suppression fast response fire protection system includes a sprinkler piping system with at least one sprinkler head assembly, a water supply system, and a check valve in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system and the water supply system. An antifreeze solution supply system is in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system, with the check valve isolating the antifreeze solution from the water supply unless a fire condition occurs. A control is provided that is in communication with a flow detector, which detects the pressure of the antifreeze solution in the sprinkler piping system, and a pressure detector, which detects the flow of water through the check valve, and controls the flow of the antifreeze solution to the sprinkler piping system and maintains the pressure of the antifreeze solution in the sprinkler piping system unless the flow detector detects the flow of water through the check valve in which case the control stops the flow of antifreeze solution to the sprinkler piping system to limit the discharge of antifreeze solution from the fire protection system.

The invention provides a water supply network management method. The method comprises the following steps: establishing a water supply network geographic information system; monitoring the flow data of a water supply network; determining the leakage level of each network region in the water supply network according to the water supply network geographic information system and the flow data; and according to the leakage level of each network region, determining the network region to be processed, and determining the leakage point to be processed in the network region to be processed. The invention also provides a water supply network management system. By adopting the water supply network management method and system, the flow data of the network can be monitored, the leakage condition of the water supply network can be determined, the leakage processing strategy can be provided, and the water loss and operating cost of the network can be reduced.

A water supply system, particularly for an aircraft such as a passenger aircraft, includes a disinfecting unit with an electrolysis cell connected in series with a water storage tank including a water distribution pipe system and a circulating pump. A bypass pipe with a valve permits connecting the electrolysis cell to the distribution system or bypassing the electrolysis cell. The electrolysis cell disinfects the water by anodic oxidation. A salt solution container may be connected to the electrolysis cell to enhance the anodic oxidation. The pump circulates the disinfected water through the tank and / or through the entire system, whereby the water supply is disinfected and the disinfected water in turn disinfects the entire system.

The invention belongs to the measurement field of a water supply system. Aiming to fix the position of pipe burst accident point in a water supply network accurately and rapidly, improve the accuracy of positioning, and effectively manage the related data of the operation condition of the water supply pipeline network, the invention adopts the following technical scheme: the pipe burst accident on-line positioning system for an urban water supply pipeline network is composed of a supervisory control and data acquisition system (namely an SCADA system), a data center and a master control computer; the supervisory control and data acquisition system comprises the following parts: 1. a plurality of telemetering remote transmission terminals; and 2. a communication system; the data center comprises a server which is used for monitoring process values and communicating with process hardware; and the server is provided with a database for storing on-line data of the water supply pipeline network, which are monitored according to time sequence. The on-line positioning system provided by the invention is mainly used for determining the position of a pipe burst accident point in the water supply pipeline network.

A dissolvable pad for delivery of a solution to a surface includes a water soluble substrate, and a solution retained in or on said water soluble substrate and available for use without activation by water. The water soluble substrate is soluble in water so as to be safely disposable into public water systems by exposing it to water after the solution therein has been desirably employed. Because the solution in the water soluble substrate is available for use without exposing the substrate to water, the substrate may function as an applicator, and, in some embodiments, as a scrubbing substrate as well.

An endoscope reprocessor having a water supply disinfection filter and a method for self-disinfection of the filter employ a pair of connectors to switch from a normal operating mode into a self-disinfection mode in which circulating germicidal fluid within the reprocessor flows through the filter, while the water supply remains connected to the system and isolated from the circulating fluid.

A mobile safety compliance apparatus comprising a shell with a plurality of open compartments closed by doors, a self-contained water supply system and a waste water collection system. The water supply system provides drinking water, tepid hand washing water, and water for a stowable eyewash hingedly attached to the shell. The waste water collection system collects water from the eyewash and a sink mounted in a recessed area of the shell. Doors are removable and have features to facilitate alternative uses such as a stretcher or a freestanding table. A stowable seat and table are hingedly attached to the shell. The apparatus includes an electrical system with battery backup for powering lights, water heating and refrigeration devices, and electronic communication equipment that may be mounted on the shell. The apparatus includes wheels to facilitate its movement and anchor points to secure it to the ground.

Measuring elements for the output of measured quantities in respect of the flow, namely the flow quantity and direction, the water pressure and the flow noise are integrated in a measurement probe (1) for water supply networks (13), whereby all these measuring elements are connected or can be connected to a data collector (12) by means of transmission by radio, modem or cable connection. The measurement probes are installed permanently at the key points (10) and at the most varied measurement points (11) following one another as closely as possible in the water supply network (13) and can thus contribute, by delivering all the necessary data, to the rapid tracing of leaks with pinpoint accuracy as well as to constant monitoring.

The invention discloses a water pressure remote monitoring management system of a fire-fighting water supply network, consisting of water pressure monitoring units, a GPRS wireless repeater and a fire-fighting water pressure data management center which are arranged on the fire-fighting water supply network, wherein the water pressure monitoring unit is used for collecting fire-fighting water pressure data; the GPRS wireless repeater is used for receiving water pressure data of a plurality of water pressure monitoring units and transmitting the data to the fire-fighting water pressure data management center. When the fire-fighting water pressure is lower than the rated fire-fighting water pressure, the GPRS wireless repeater adopts the manner of mobile phone alarm to inform the fire-fighting monitoring management staff, and simultaneously transmits water pressure monitoring unit address coding and water pressure value to the fire-fighting water pressure data management center. In the invention, when the fire-fighting water supply network is under the condition of water shortage or no water, the water pressure monitoring unit address coding and the water pressure value are transmitted to the fire-fighting water pressure data management center immediately, thus reminding of inspecting and maintaining the fire-fighting water supply network equipment in time, and avoiding bringinghuge losses to life and property of the masses.

The invention provides a method for building a pigsty fermentation bed. The method comprises: orderly arranging a feeding station, a fermentation tank filled with fermentation padding and a water supply system along the direction perpendicular to an elongated clean pigsty road, wherein the feeding station is adjacent to the clean pigsty road. Along the direction parallel to the elongated clean pigsty road, a ventilation road as long as the pig net road is arranged under the bottom plane of the fermentation tank. Summer water supply pipes in the water supply system are arranged outside the pigsty and buried, and winter water supply pipes are arranged nearby the ventilation road of the fermentation tank. By utilizing the dehumidification, cooling, ventilation actions and the like of the ventilation road in the fermentation tank, the method ensures that the padding in the fermentation bed keep normal micro-ecological balance, ensures that the fermentation bed always has a high level in degradation of pig manure, and inhibits the propagation of pathogens and the occurrence of disease effectively. Moreover, by utilizing the heat produced in the process of fermentation by the padding in the fermentation bed, the method can raise the temperature of the pig drinking water in winter, and fulfill the aims of saving feed and improving growth performance of pigs.

The invention discloses a novel multi-purpose intelligent telescopic sprinkling irrigation vehicle and a working method thereof. The novel multi-purpose intelligent telescopic sprinkling irrigation vehicle comprises a vehicle body used as a carrier, an automatic control system, a water supply system and a telescopic rotating system. The automatic control system is used for receiving information collected by a sensor to form the control signals of corresponding electrical components. The water supply system is used for receiving the control signals of the corresponding electrical components to form a corresponding water supply route. The telescopic rotating system comprises a rotating device and a telescopic device. The rotating device can rotate in a dead axle mode. The telescopic device comprises a longitudinal telescopic tube, a horizontal telescopic tube, a tee rotating connector and a spray nozzle. The longitudinal telescopic tube and the horizontal telescopic tube are communicated through the tee rotating connector. The longitudinal telescopic tube is placed in the rotating device and is communicated with the water supply system, and the horizontal telescopic tube is vertically and fixedly connected with the rotating device. The spray nozzle is mounted on the horizontal telescopic tube. According to the control signals of the corresponding electrical components, the telescopic rotating system drives the spray nozzle to move in the space where the vehicle body passes through.

A system and method for the enhancement or fortification of a potable fluid. The system is adapted to fit on existing supplies of potable fluids, such as faucets, to permit the selective introduction of beneficiating materials into the liquid supply. The system includes interchangeable, replaceable cartridges. In one aspect of the invention, the system introduces a constant concentration of beneficiating material into the water supply. In another aspect, the system has the ability to permit discrete or continuously variable concentrations of the beneficiating material. The system may also include a water filtration device that may be operated either independently or cooperatively with the system.

The invention discloses an intelligent integrated control planting device which comprises a planting frame and a planting disk arranged on the planting frame, also comprises a power supply, an LED lighting lamp connected with the power supply, a low-pressure water pump and central control equipment; the LED lighting lamp is arranged the upper end of the planting frame or above the planting disk, the low-pressure water pump is arranged in a water supply system at the bottom of the planting frame and used for conveying water to the planting disk through a water pipe; and the central control equipment reads a correspondingly stored control data command according to different economic planting plants and centrally controls lighting frequency and time, temperature variation and watering quantity. By combining with accurate test planting parameters and through three-dimensionally planting plants in an intelligent integrated control and scientific efficient manner, the device disclosed by the invention greatly increases the output and meets the requirement for environmental protection.

A fire and water system includes a fire unit and a water unit located in a support structure, such as a stone fire pit assembly. The fire and water system includes flowing water provided and controlled by the water unit and a visible flame provided and controlled by the fire unit. The flowing water and visible flame are juxtaposed or otherwise closely positioned in an aesthetic display above the support structure.

The present invention provides a heat treatment system, which includes a treatment chamber having an input port and a discharge port for charging and discharging materials to be treated. A heating system including a plurality of pipe-like heaters positioned one after another in serial arrangement is provided so that the heating temperature is gradually increased for heating the steam or the atomized water introduced from the water feeding system into the heaters by applying voltage on the heaters to turn the steam and the atomized water to superheated steam, and for performing heat treatment on the materials to be treated by injecting the superheated steam into the treatment chamber. A circulating system is provided for sucking the superheated steam and the dry distillation gas in the treatment chamber and for supplying the steam and the gas again into the treatment chamber after deodorizing and filtering, and a control unit is provided for controlling operating conditions such as supply quantity of the steam, duration of treatment, etc.

A detection device of natural gas hydrate synthesis and decompose, belongs to the field of natural gas hydrate basic physical property measurement, comprising a reaction vessel, a temperature control groove, a refrigeratory, a natural gas distribution system, a natural gas supercharging system, a water supply system and a computer data acquisition system, wherein the temperature control groove, the supercharging system and the water supply system are arranged in the refrigeratory, the reaction vessel is arranged in the temperature control groove. The gas distribution system requires the component gas to enter the reaction vessel after supercharging by the supercharging system, the water supply system supplies water to the reaction vessel, the computer data acquisition system acquires detection data. The invention has the advantages that: the natural gas distribution system fast arranges each kind of mixed gas; the refrigeratory and a bath temperature control system realizes fast temperature control and accurate control; the natural gas supercharging system supercharges fast and conveniently; the data acquisition system has data storage, real time data and image analysis software support, which plays a guide role in reserve forecast and exploration of natural gas hydrate.

A water supply system comprising a supply line and a network of consumers, one of which being a monitored consumer who receives the least amount of pressure, a pressure regulation system comprising a pressure reducing valve (PRV) associated with a pilot valve preset to a nominal output pressure and a pressure control system comprising a differential control valve (DCV). A pickup unit is provided for measuring a flow parameter indicative of the pressure at the monitored consumer and emitting a pressure signal to a controller generating in turn a control signal responsive to the pressure signal to activate an actuator of the DCV thereby governing the flow rate through the DCV, so as to obtain desired pressure at the monitored consumer, regardless of altering flow rate through the PRV.

An early suppression fast response fire protection system includes a sprinkler piping system with at least one sprinkler head assembly, a water supply system, and a check valve in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system and the water supply system. An antifreeze solution supply system is in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system, with the check valve isolating the antifreeze solution from the water supply unless a fire condition occurs. A control is provided that is in communication with a flow detector, which detects the pressure of the antifreeze solution in the sprinkler piping system, and a pressure detector, which detects the flow of water through the check valve, and controls the flow of the antifreeze solution to the sprinkler piping system and maintains the pressure of the antifreeze solution in the sprinkler piping system unless the flow detector detects the flow of water through the check valve in which case the control stops the flow of antifreeze solution to the sprinkler piping system to limit the discharge of antifreeze solution from the fire protection system.

An emergency washing unit flexibly connected to a service sink faucet, wherein water flow through the unit can be initiated by simply grabbing the unit and squeezing the handle operator on the unit. The unit can be directed anywhere onto the person using it because of its connection to a water supply via a flexible hose. The unit may be mounted on brackets that hold it in a position closer to the user. A vacuum breaker can be used to prevent possible contamination caused by unwanted flow back of used water through the washing unit into the faucet.

An early suppression fast response fire protection system includes a sprinkler piping system with at least one sprinkler head assembly, a water supply system, and a check valve in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system and the water supply system. An antifreeze solution supply system is in fluid communication with the sprinkler piping system, with the check valve isolating the antifreeze solution from the water supply unless a fire condition occurs. A control is provided that is in communication with a flow detector, which detects the pressure of the antifreeze solution in the sprinkler piping system, and a pressure detector, which detects the flow of water through the check valve, and controls the flow of the antifreeze solution to the sprinkler piping system and maintains the pressure of the antifreeze solution in the sprinkler piping system unless the flow detector detects the flow of water through the check valve in which case the control stops the flow of antifreeze solution to the sprinkler piping system to limit the discharge of antifreeze solution from the fire protection system.