GB2519069A - Volumetric flowing water monitor and controller - Google Patents

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GB2519069A
GB2519069A GB1316704.4A GB201316704A GB2519069A GB 2519069 A GB2519069 A GB 2519069A GB 201316704 A GB201316704 A GB 201316704A GB 2519069 A GB2519069 A GB 2519069A
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/07—Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
    • E03B7/071—Arrangement of safety devices in domestic pipe systems, e.g. devices for automatic shut-off
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/07—Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
    • E03B7/072—Arrangement of flowmeters
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/10—Means for stopping flow from or in pipes or hoses
    • F16L55/1022—Fluid cut-off devices automatically actuated
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F13/00—Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/001—Means for regulating or setting the meter for a predetermined quantity
    • G01F15/003—Means for regulating or setting the meter for a predetermined quantity using electromagnetic, electric or electronic means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/06—Indicating or recording devices
    • G01F15/061—Indicating or recording devices for remote indication
    • G01F15/063—Indicating or recording devices for remote indication using electrical means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/07—Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/26—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
    • G01M3/28—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds
    • G01M3/2807—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds for pipes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05D—SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
    • G05D7/00—Control of flow
    • G05D7/06—Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
    • G05D7/0617—Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means specially adapted for fluid materials
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05D—SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING OR REGULATING NON-ELECTRIC VARIABLES
    • G05D7/00—Control of flow
    • G05D7/06—Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
    • G05D7/0617—Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means specially adapted for fluid materials
    • G05D7/0629—Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means specially adapted for fluid materials characterised by the type of regulator means
    • G05D7/0635—Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means specially adapted for fluid materials characterised by the type of regulator means by action on throttling means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F1/00—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
    • G01F1/05—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects
    • G01F1/06—Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects using rotating vanes with tangential admission
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01F—MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME
    • G01F15/00—Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups G01F1/00 - G01F13/00 insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
    • G01F15/005—Valves
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A20/00—Water conservation; Efficient water supply; Efficient water use
    • Y02A20/15—Leakage reduction or detection in water storage or distribution

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Abstract

A volumetric flowing water monitor and controller that enables a user to control a continuous volume of flowing water over one instance is disclosed. The monitor comprises a valve 1 fig. 1, a flow meter 2, that uses a power source 3 and user controls 4. The invention stops water flowing from inlet 5 to outlet 6 if a preset volume of water has been reached, and can be overridden with the use of the user controls 4. The invention may be used to prevent loss of water due to leaks in a domestic water supply system.

Description

Title: Volumetric Flowing Water Monitor and Controller.
Background:
This invention relates to the monitoring and control of flowing water volumes.
In many domestic and commercial environments water consumption is not monitored or controlled.
In the situation of an event such as a leak (i.e. a pipe burst) the result is that the water will continually flow until the leak is manually stopped by shutting off the water supply. This can result in significant damage to the property and surrounding area, along with significant costs in water consumption.
In the situation of an event such as a dispensing device that remains dispensing when not intended (i.e. taps left running) the result is that the water will continually flow until the device is manually stopped by shutting off the water supply. This can result in significant costs in water consumption and conservation.
Also some elderly or disabled persons cannot access or are unable to stop the water supply in their properties if there is a problem.
Statement of invention:
To overcome this, the present invention proposes to monitor and control a continuous volume of flowing water that is set by the invention user over one instance, and then if the set volume is achieved then the invention will stop any further volume of water flow until the system is reset or overridden.
The invention also has additional controls to allow the user to stop the water flow at any point in time, and restart if the system has been stopped.
Advantages: The isolation of the water flow will prevent any further loss of water saving the water cost, along with preventing any damage created by continual water loss.
Preferably, the invention has pre-set volume selections allowing the user to set the required volume allowance.
Preferably, the invention will have a display to inform the user to the setting chosen for volumetric allowance.
Preferably, the invention has a control panel to allow the system to stop water flow at any point in time, along with allowing the system to be restarted if it has been activated.
Preferably, the invention will be powered to allow water flow, and if power is removed the invention will stop any water flow (i.e. a power cut).
Preferably, the invention will be two separate enclosures. The first enclosure will house a flow meter and valve (operational devices) and the second enclosure will house the control options (control devices). This will allow installation of the operational devices in an easy access location, and also allow the control devices in an area where it is easily accessible, benefiting persons such as the elderly and the disabled.
Preferably, the invention in a domestic property will be installed on the mains inlet, directly after the outside tap. This allows water supply to the property in the event of the invention being activated in situations such as a power cut.
Preferable, the invention in a commercial property will be installed on any section of the system that may hold devices that need monitoring. This will allow parts of the commercial property to remain being supplied with water in the event of one of the inventions being activated.
Preferably, the invention will have an option of remote alarm notification through a format such as wifi, 3G, e-mail etc.
Introduction to drawings:
An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: * Figure 1 shows the invention; and * Figure 2 shows the inventions recommended installation location in a house dwelling; and * Figure 3 shows the inventions recommended installation locations in a commercial dwelling; and * Figure 4 shows the process of invention operation.
Drawings Description:
* Figure 1 shows an enclosure housing the control options 4' and a second enclosure housing the valve 1' and flow meter 2'. Water flow at the inlet 5' passes through the valve 1' and flow meter 2'. The flow meter 2' monitors the continual flowing water volume passing through in one instance, and sends information to the control panel 4'. If the volume set on the control panel 4' by the end user is achieved in one instance) the valve 1' is activated. This then stops the water flowing through the outlet 6'. To reset the system and restart the water flow, the control panel 4' needs to be reset by the end user. Once this has been carried out then water flows again from inlet 5' to outlet 6'.
* Figure 2 shows the suggested location of the invention in a typical house property, monitoring and controlling the water flow to all water dispensing devices.
* Figure 3 shows the suggested locations of the invention in a commercial property, monitoring and controlling the water flow to all water dispensing devices. The specific locations of the invention allow areas of the dwelling to remain active while the problematic area is isolated.
* Figure 4 show the process of operation for the invention.
Detailed Description:
The invention is installed in a specific location seen applicable to its environment. The enclosure housing the valve 1' and flow meter 2' is installed in the required location on the pipe work, with the enclosure housing the control panel 4' being located in a convenient location for the end user. The end user sets the required volume limit using the control panel 4'. The invention monitors a continual flowing water volume passing from inlet 5' to outlet 6' using the flow meter 2', and sends information to the control panel 4'. If the set volume is achieved, then the valve 1' is activated and shuts off the water supply at the valve 1'. The valve 1' is powered by an ac adaptor 3'. If the set volume is not achieved and the water flow stops, then the system is reset to start monitoring on the next water flow. If the invention has been activated and the valve 1' has shut stopping water flow, then the system can be reset or overridden by using the control panel 4' to start the system and allow water supply through the valve 1' from inlet 5' to outlet 6'. The invention at any point in time can be activated by the use of the control panel 4' to activate the valve 1' and stop any water flow. Any loss of power to the invention causes the valve 1' to shut, and stop any water flow.

Claims (6)

  1. Claims: 1. A volumetric flowing water monitor and controller, allowing the user to control a continuous volume of flowing water over one instance.
  2. 2. A volumetric flowing water monitor and controller according to claim 1, in which the end user can set the required volume limit applicable to its installation environment using the control panel.
  3. 3. A volumetric flowing water monitor and controller according to claims ito 2, which allows the end user to stop the water flow at any point in time using the control panel.
  4. 4. A volumetric flowing water monitor and controller according to claims ito 3, which allows the end user to restart the water flow if the device has been activated, using the control panel.
  5. 5. A water volume monitor according to claims ito 4, which automatically activates in the event of a loss of power) resulting in stopping the flowing water.
  6. 6. A water volume monitor according to claims ito 5, which has an option to automatically inform the end user that the invention has been activated by the use of an remote alarm (by 3G, wifi, e-mail, etc.)
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