JP2023129889A - Layout design assistance device and layout design assistance method - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable rapid and reliable selection of a combination configuration of types of water treatment devices.SOLUTION: Provided is a layout design assistance device which comprises at least a determination unit for selecting a combination configuration of types of water treatment devices that perform a preliminary process included in a water treatment process to be performed by a water treatment facility, on the basis of raw water conditions that are conditions for raw water utilized by the water treatment facility. Also provided is a layout design assistance method which includes at least selecting the combination configuration of the types of the water treatment devices that perform the preliminary process included in the water treatment process to be performed by the water treatment facility, on the basis of the raw water conditions that are the conditions for the raw water utilized by the water treatment facility.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a layout design support device and a layout design support method.

Conventionally, in water treatment facilities (including factories), various water treatment devices such as filtration devices, reverse osmosis membrane (RO membrane) pure water devices, preheating steam heating units, and the like are used in combination. For customers who are building a new water treatment facility, we are required to quickly and reliably select the optimal combination of water treatment equipment based on conditions such as the raw water used by the water treatment facility and propose it to the customer. ing.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for searching for a device category whose outlet water quality satisfies the treated water quality.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-220389

However, outlet conditions such as outlet water quality are often changed depending on the customer's business situation. On the other hand, inlet conditions such as raw water quality are often fixed and rarely change. Therefore, by selecting a combination configuration of water treatment device types based on the conditions related to raw water, it is possible to quickly and reliably propose a system configuration to the customer. Furthermore, as long as it is based on the conditions related to raw water, it is possible to respond to changes in the specifications of water treatment equipment used in the front-end process of existing water treatment facilities.
Furthermore, when proposing a system configuration to a customer, information regarding the system configuration is compiled into a proposal. This proposal will include layout design information for the water treatment equipment that makes up the system. In order to quickly and reliably propose a system configuration to a customer, it is preferable that this layout design be performed quickly and reliably.

Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to provide a layout design support device and a layout design support method that can quickly and reliably determine the layout design of a water treatment device.

The present invention provides water treatment that constitutes the water treatment facility based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support device is provided, which includes at least a determining unit that determines connection relationships between devices.
The raw water conditions may include at least the type and quality of the raw water.
The treated water conditions may include at least the quality and amount of the treated water.
The determining unit may select specifications of a water treatment device constituting at least one of the combination configurations selected from the plurality of combination configurations.
The water treatment device may further include a reception unit that receives changes in specifications of the water treatment device.
Further, the present invention configures the water treatment facility based on raw water conditions that are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions that are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support method is provided, which includes at least determining connection relationships of water treatment devices.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a layout design support device and a layout design support method that can quickly and reliably determine the layout design of a water treatment device. Note that the effects described in this specification are merely examples and are not limited, and other effects may also exist.

1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a layout design support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the determination part 11 based on one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of an output result of deciding part 11 concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of an output result of deciding part 11 concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a computer that implements a layout design support apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the determination part 11 based on one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an example of an output result of deciding part 11 concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a layout design support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of the layout design support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed by the reception unit 3 according to an embodiment of the present technology. 1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a layout design support method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. Note that the embodiments described below show typical embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Moreover, each embodiment can be combined.

In the following description of the embodiments, the configuration may be described using terms that include "approximately", such as approximately parallel and approximately orthogonal. For example, "substantially parallel" does not only mean completely parallel, but also includes substantially parallel, that is, a state deviated from a completely parallel state by, for example, several percent. The same applies to other terms with "omitted". Furthermore, each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated.

The invention will be described in the following order.
1. First embodiment (Example 1 of layout design support device)
2. Second embodiment (Example 2 of layout design support device)
3. Third embodiment (example 3 of layout design support device)
4. Fourth embodiment (example of layout design support method)

<1. First embodiment (example 1 of layout design support device)>
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventionally, water treatment facilities perform a first stage process called pre-treatment and a second stage process called post-treatment among water treatment processes. In the first step, treatment is mainly performed to remove suspended matter contained in raw water. In the latter step, processing after the earlier step is performed. When constructing a new water treatment facility, the first step is often determined based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water. Raw water conditions are often fixed and rarely change. Therefore, if a combination of types of water treatment equipment can be selected based on raw water conditions, proposals can be made to customers quickly and reliably. Furthermore, if a combination of types of water treatment equipment can be selected based on raw water conditions, it is possible to respond to changes in the specifications of water treatment equipment used in the front-end process of existing water treatment facilities.

The present invention provides water treatment that constitutes the water treatment facility based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support device is provided, which includes at least a determining unit that determines connection relationships between devices.

An example of the configuration of a layout design support apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a layout design support apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the layout design support device 10 includes a calculation section 1 and an input section 2. The calculation unit 1 includes a determination unit 11 and a control unit 12. The input unit 2 receives input operations from the user. The control unit 12 controls the operation of the determining unit 11.

The determining unit 11 determines the water constituting the water treatment facility based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. Determine the connection relationship of processing devices. An example of the procedure of the determining unit 11 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the determining unit 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, first, in step S11, the determining unit 11 acquires raw water conditions that are conditions regarding raw water used by the water treatment facility. The raw water conditions include at least the type and quality of the raw water. The types of raw water include, for example, tap water, industrial water, underground water, and river water. The quality of raw water includes, for example, pH (hydrogen ion concentration), electrical conductivity, water temperature, turbidity, residual chlorine, hardness, and alkalinity. This raw water condition may be input by the user or may be automatically acquired by a measuring device or the like.

Next, in step S12, the determining unit 11 acquires treated water conditions that are conditions regarding treated water used by the water treatment facility. The treated water conditions include at least the quality and amount of the treated water. The quality of the treated water includes, for example, miscellaneous water with a turbidity of less than 2 degrees, drinking water, desalinated water, pure water, and ultrapure water. The amount of treated water includes, for example, the amount of treated water used per hour (cubic meters) and the amount of treated water used per day. In addition, the treated water conditions may include the frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) and charges related to electricity used for treatment. Alternatively, the treated water conditions may include the concentration of chemicals used for treatment, the price per kg, and the like. These chemicals include, for example, hydrochloric acid, caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, and sulfuric acid. Alternatively, the treated water conditions may include the number of operating days per year of the water treatment facility.

Next, in step S13, the selection unit 11 selects a combination configuration of types of water treatment apparatuses that perform the first stage of the water treatment process performed by the water treatment facility, based on the raw water conditions. The combination configuration of the selected types of water treatment devices will be described with reference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an output result of the selection unit 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this example, three combination configurations are selected by the selection unit 11. For example, in pattern 1, a combination configuration consisting of a raw water tank, a raw water pump, an activated carbon filter, a chemical regeneration pure water device, a pure water tank, and a pure water pump is selected.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 2. Next, in step S14, the determining unit 11 determines the connection relationship of the water treatment devices that constitute the water treatment facility based on the raw water conditions and the treated water conditions. The determined connection relationship of water treatment devices will be explained with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an output result of the determining unit 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the connection relationship of the water treatment devices that constitute the water treatment facility is determined based on the raw water condition 41 and the treated water condition 48. In this example, a raw water tank 42, a raw water pump 43, an activated carbon filter 44, a chemical regeneration pure water device 45, a pure water tank 46, and a pure water pump 47 are connected in this order. The connection relationship between each water treatment device is determined depending on the quality and amount of water input and output to each water treatment device. Each water treatment device can also be arranged according to the site area of the water treatment facility. Each water treatment device is configured to be movable by the user.

In this way, according to the present technology, the layout design of the water treatment device can be determined quickly and reliably. This makes it possible to quickly and reliably propose a system configuration to the customer. This effect similarly occurs in other embodiments described below. Therefore, in the description of other embodiments, the description may be omitted again.

A layout design support device according to an embodiment of the present invention can be realized through cooperation between a program and a computer. The hardware configuration of a computer used to implement a layout design support apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a computer that implements the layout design support apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the layout design support apparatus 10 can include a CPU 31, a memory 32, a storage section 33, a display section 34, a communication section 35, and the like as components. The respective components are connected, for example, by a bus serving as a data transmission path.

The CPU 31 can function as the calculation unit 1, for example. The calculation unit 1 can be realized by a program. This program can be executed by the layout design support device 10 by being read into the CPU 31.

The memory 32 can temporarily store programs and data executed by the CPU 31, for example. The memory 32 can be realized by using, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory).

The storage unit 33 stores various data (eg, predetermined threshold values, etc.) necessary for processing by the CPU 31. The storage unit 33 can be realized by using, for example, a storage device.

The display unit 34 displays information to the user. The display unit 34 can be realized by using, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode).

The communication unit 35 may use, for example, the Internet, a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, a mobile communication network, a telephone line communication network, Bluetooth (registered trademark), NFC, or any other communication network using wired or wireless communication. It has the ability to communicate via.

The layout design support device 10 is, for example, a smartphone terminal, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a PC (Personal Computer), a server, or a wearable terminal (HMD: Head Mounted Display, glasses-type HMD, watch-type terminal). , band type terminal, etc.).

A program for implementing the layout design support device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be stored in a computer device or computer system other than the layout design support device 10. In this case, the layout design support device 10 can use a cloud service that provides the functions of this program. Examples of this cloud service include SaaS (Software as a Service), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), and PaaS (Platform as a Service).

Further, the program can be stored and provided to a computer using various types of non-transitory computer readable media. Non-transitory computer-readable media includes various types of tangible storage media. Examples of non-transitory computer-readable media are magnetic recording media (e.g., flexible disks, magnetic tape, hard disk drives), magneto-optical recording media (e.g., magneto-optical disks), Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), CD- R, CD-R/W, semiconductor memory (e.g., mask ROM, programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), flash ROM, random access memory (RAM)). The program may also be provided to the computer via various types of transitory computer readable media. Examples of transitory computer-readable media include electrical signals, optical signals, and electromagnetic waves. The temporary computer-readable medium can provide the program to the computer via wired communication channels such as electric wires and optical fibers, or via wireless communication channels.

The above description of the layout design support apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention can be applied to other embodiments of the present invention unless there is a particular technical contradiction.

<2. Second embodiment (example 2 of layout design support device)>
The determining unit 11 can select specifications of a water treatment device constituting at least one of the combination configurations selected from the plurality of combination configurations. This will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the determining unit 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, in step S21, the determining unit 11 acquires raw water conditions.

Next, in step S22, the determining unit 11 selects a combination configuration of the types of water treatment apparatuses that perform the first step based on the raw water conditions. One or more combinations may be selected.

Next, in step S23, the determining unit 11 acquires information regarding the user's operation input into the input unit 2. The user can select at least one combination configuration from one or more combination configurations selected by the determining unit 11.

Next, in step S24, the determining unit 11 performs a simulation using the water treatment devices that constitute the combination configuration selected by the user.

Next, in step S25, the determining unit 11 selects the specifications of the water treatment devices constituting the selected combination configuration. The specifications of the selected water treatment equipment will be explained with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an output result of the determining unit 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, in this example, the specifications of the water treatment device are selected through simulation by the determining unit 11. For example, the capacity and external shape of the raw water tank are selected. This specification can be displayed in the output diagram shown in FIG.

Note that in this example, the determining unit 11 selects the specifications of the water treatment device used in the first step, but it can also select the specifications of the water treatment device used in the second step.

The above description of the layout design support apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention can be applied to other embodiments of the present invention unless there is a particular technical contradiction.

<3. Third embodiment (example 3 of layout design support device)>
The layout design support device according to an embodiment of the present technology may further include a reception unit that accepts changes in specifications of the water treatment device. This will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the layout design support apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the layout design support device 10 further includes a reception section 3. The reception unit 3 can receive changes in the specifications of the water treatment device from the user.

An example of the procedure of the layout design support apparatus 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the layout design support apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, first, in step S31, the determining unit 11 acquires information regarding the user's operation input to the input unit 2. The user can select at least one water treatment device from among the plurality of water treatment devices that constitute the combined configuration.

Next, in step S32, the reception unit 3 receives a change in the specifications of the water treatment device from the user. This will be explained with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed by the reception unit 3 according to an embodiment of the present technology. As shown in FIG. 10, for example, when a raw water tank is selected as the water treatment device in step S41, the reception unit 3 changes the water amount on the inlet side of the raw water tank and the water amount on the outlet side of the raw water tank. accept.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 9. Next, in step S33, the determining unit 11 performs a simulation using the water treatment devices forming the combined configuration, based on the received specifications of the water treatment devices.

Next, in step S34, the determining unit 11 selects the specifications of the water treatment devices constituting the selected combination configuration. Thereby, a water treatment device with specifications more suitable for the conditions required by the user can be selected.

The above description of the layout design support device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention can be applied to other embodiments of the present invention unless there is a particular technical contradiction.

<4. Fourth embodiment (example of layout design support method)>
The present invention provides water treatment that constitutes the water treatment facility based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support method is provided, which includes at least determining connection relationships of devices.

An example of the procedure of the layout design support method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a layout design support method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, first, in step S1, a calculation unit included in the computer acquires raw water conditions that are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility.
Next, in step S2, the calculation unit 11 included in the computer acquires treated water conditions that are conditions regarding treated water used by the water treatment facility.

Next, in step S3, the arithmetic unit included in the computer selects a combination configuration of types of water treatment apparatuses that perform the first step of the water treatment process performed by the water treatment facility, based on the raw water conditions.
Next, in step S4, the calculation unit included in the computer determines the connection relationship of the water treatment devices that constitute the water treatment facility based on the raw water conditions and the treated water conditions.

The above description of the layout design support method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention can be applied to other embodiments of the present invention unless there is a particular technical contradiction.

In addition to this, the configurations mentioned in the above embodiments can be selected or changed to other configurations as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Note that the present invention can also have the following configuration.
[1]
A connection relationship between water treatment devices constituting the water treatment facility is based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support device, comprising at least a determining unit that determines.
[2]
The raw water conditions include at least the type and quality of the raw water.
The layout design support device according to [1].
[3]
The treated water conditions include at least the quality and quantity of the treated water.
The layout design support device according to [1] or [2].
[4]
the determining unit selects specifications of a water treatment device constituting at least one of the combination configurations selected from the plurality of combination configurations;
The layout design support device according to any one of [1] to [3].
[5]
further comprising a reception unit that accepts changes in specifications of the water treatment device;
The layout design support device according to any one of [1] to [4].
[6]
A connection relationship between water treatment devices constituting the water treatment facility is based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support method comprising at least determining.

10 Layout design support device 1 Calculation unit 11 Determination unit 12 Control unit 2 Input unit 3 Reception unit S1 Obtaining raw water conditions S2 Obtaining treated water conditions S3 Selecting a combination configuration of water treatment device types S4 Water Determining the connection relationship of water treatment equipment that makes up the treatment facility

Claims (6)

A connection relationship between water treatment devices constituting the water treatment facility is based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support device, comprising at least a determining unit that determines. The raw water conditions include at least the type and quality of the raw water.
The layout design support device according to claim 1. The treated water conditions include at least the quality and quantity of the treated water.
The layout design support device according to claim 1. the determining unit selects specifications of a water treatment device constituting at least one of the combination configurations selected from the plurality of combination configurations;
A layout design support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. further comprising a reception unit that accepts changes in specifications of the water treatment device;
A layout design support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A connection relationship between water treatment devices constituting the water treatment facility is based on raw water conditions, which are conditions related to raw water used by the water treatment facility, and treated water conditions, which are conditions related to treated water used by the water treatment facility. A layout design support method comprising at least determining.