KR20240016063A - Fluid treatment system and method of control the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A fluid processing system and method for controlling the same are disclosed. A fluid processing system according to one aspect of the present invention is a branch to a plurality of discharge points among the points of a flow path that fluidly connects a demand area including a plurality of discharge points and an external water source. ) in a fluid treatment system that is disposed more toward the water source than the branching point or the branching point, is fluidly connected to the water source and the discharge point, respectively, filters the fluid delivered from the water source and delivers it to the demand destination, A filtration module including a sensor unit that generates detection information; and a terminal module that receives the sensing information from the sensor unit and transmits the sensing information or status information calculated using the sensing information to an external server, wherein the terminal module uses the sensing information to transmit the sensing information to an external server. a calculation unit that calculates the state information about the state of the filtration module; And a communication unit that communicates with the filtration module to receive the sensing information, communicates with the server to transmit the sensing information or the calculated state information to the server, and receives matching information stored in the server. .

Description

Fluid treatment system and method of control the same}

The present invention relates to a fluid processing system and a control method thereof, and more specifically, to a fluid processing system and a control method thereof that can improve the condition of equipment that discharges fluid supplied through the fluid processing system.

As the standard of living improves, the number of devices installed to filter and use water in final demand areas such as homes is increasing. The above devices, which can be represented by water purifiers, etc., are configured to filter water delivered to the final destination through various routes such as pipes just before it is discharged.

Water purifiers are often provided for drinking water. In other words, the water discharged from the water purifier is mainly used for drinking by users. At this time, the water delivered to the water purifier may be mixed with various microorganisms or impurities, and the water purifier is equipped with various types of filters to filter out the microorganisms or impurities.

Recently, requirements related to the quality of water used not only for drinking but also for domestic purposes, such as showering, washing dishes, laundry, etc., are increasing. Accordingly, technologies are being developed to filter not only the water immediately before being discharged, but also the supplied water itself and then supply it to the final destination.

The above technologies, that is, a system that can perform filtration before being supplied to the final destination, are referred to as a Point-of-Entry (POE) type water purification system. The POE type water purification system is equipped with a separate filter to filter water supplied from a water source, that is, raw water. Accordingly, the raw water can be filtered once and then supplied to the final destination, for example, homes.

Depending on the external environment of the final demand destination or the environment of the water source, the state of the raw water supplied to the POE type water purification system and the state of the purified water supplied to the final demand destination may be different.

For example, raw water supplied from a specific region may have lower turbidity and lower content of impurities than raw water supplied from other regions. In this case, the filtered water in the specific region may be relatively cleaner than the filtered water in the other region.

Accordingly, the service life of devices such as water purifiers or showers installed at final demand locations in the specific region may be increased compared to devices such as water purifiers or showers provided at final demand locations in other regions. That is, in the case of water purifiers provided at final demand locations in the specific region, the filter replacement cycle may be determined to be relatively long.

Meanwhile, it is difficult for actual users at the final destination to easily recognize the status of raw water or filtered purified water. Therefore, it is difficult to perform maintenance of a device that discharges filtered purified water by actively responding to the state of raw water or purified water. Accordingly, a situation may occur in which the filter is replaced even though the usage period is sufficient, or the filter is not replaced even though the usage period has already expired.

US Patent No. 11,053,149 discloses a method for improving water quality. Specifically, a water quality improvement method is disclosed in which a water quality improvement device (i.e., filter) is installed on the upstream side of a flow path through which raw water is supplied to a building, and filtered purified water can be supplied to each water outlet.

However, the water quality improvement method disclosed in the preceding literature only discloses a method for filtering raw water at the inlet side of the flow path and supplying it to each water outlet. In other words, the above prior literature does not provide a method for managing each water outlet considering the condition of the raw water or the characteristics of each water outlet in the water quality improvement system.

Korea Public Utility Model Document No. 20-2019-0001450 discloses an industrial smart water purifier. Specifically, an industrial smart water purifier is disclosed that can monitor the performance of the water purifier in real time, automatically perform filter cleaning according to the monitoring results, and output the above information to an administrator terminal.

However, the prior literature only provides information about the performance of the filter provided in the water purifier. In other words, the prior literature does not provide a method for maintaining the filter of the water purifier, taking into account the different conditions of raw water in each region and the condition of purified water formed by filtering the raw water.

U.S. Registered Patent Document No. 11,053,149 (2021.07.06.) Korea Open Utility Model Document No. 20-2019-0001450 (2019.06.18.)

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and provides a fluid processing system and a control method thereof that can manage a device provided at a demand location for discharging fluid according to the state of the supplied fluid.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a fluid processing system and a control method that allows a user to easily recognize the status of a device provided in a water supply and discharging fluid.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a fluid processing system and a control method thereof that allow a user to easily recognize ways to improve the condition of the device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a fluid processing system and a control method thereof that enable a service provider to provide a user with a service tailored to the state of the device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a fluid processing system and a method of controlling the same through which the user can be provided with various ways to improve the state of the device and the state of the device.

The problems of the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

According to one aspect of the present invention, among the points of the flow path that fluidly connects a demand area including a plurality of discharge points and an external water source, a point that branches into the plurality of discharge points Or, in the fluid processing system disposed more toward the water source than the branching point, the fluid is fluidly connected to the water source and the discharge point, respectively, filters the fluid delivered from the water source and delivers it to the demand point, and provides sensing information. A filtration module including a sensor unit that generates; and a terminal module that receives the sensing information from the sensor unit and transmits the sensing information or status information calculated using the sensing information to an external server, wherein the terminal module uses the sensing information to transmit the sensing information to an external server. a calculation unit that calculates the state information about the state of the filtration module; and a communication unit that communicates with the filtration module to receive the sensing information, communicates with the server to transmit the sensing information or the calculated state information to the server, and receives matching information stored in the server. A processing system is provided.

At this time, the server includes a database that stores the matching information, and the calculation unit includes a product information calculation unit that calculates product information for identifying the discharge point, and the database includes among the stored matching information. , A fluid processing system may be provided that transmits matching information matching the calculated state information and the product information to the calculation unit.

In addition, the calculation unit includes a state information calculation unit that calculates the state information using the detection information, and the state information calculation unit includes a filter provided in the filtration module among the detection information generated by the sensor unit. Sensing information about the state of the member, sensing information about the TDS (Total Dissolved Solid) concentration of the fluid flowing at any point of the filtration module, sensing information about pressure, sensing information about temperature, sensing information about flow rate, and A fluid processing system may be provided that calculates the state information using one or more of the turbidity detection information.

At this time, a fluid processing system may be provided, wherein the communication unit includes a server communication unit that communicates with the state information calculation unit and the server, respectively, and transmits the calculated state information to the server.

In addition, the calculation unit may include a replacement information calculation module that calculates replacement information on whether the configuration of the discharge point is replaced using the status information and the matching information; A fluid processing system may be provided, including a repair information calculation module that calculates repair information regarding whether the configuration of the discharge point is repaired using the state information and the matching information.

At this time, a fluid processing system may be provided, including an output unit that outputs the calculated state information, the replacement information, and the repair information.

Additionally, the output unit may include a visualization information output unit that outputs the calculated state information, replacement information, and repair information in the form of visualization information; A fluid processing system may be provided, including an audible information output unit that outputs the calculated state information, the replacement information, and the repair information in the form of audible information.

At this time, the calculation unit includes a control information calculation unit that calculates control information for controlling the filtration module using the sensing information, and the terminal module communicates with the calculation unit and uses the calculated control information. Thus, a fluid processing system can be provided, including a control unit that controls the filtration module.

In addition, it includes a communication module fluidly connected to the water source, the water supply, and the filtration module, respectively, and the control unit communicates with the communication module and controls the communication module using the calculated control information. A fluid handling system may be provided.

At this time, the output unit outputs the status information, the replacement information, or the repair information in the form of visualization information, and is provided in the form of a display that receives control information from the outside by touch. A processing system may be provided.

In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, (a) the sensor unit generates sensing information about the state of an arbitrary point of the filtration module; (b) a calculation unit calculating state information using the sensing information; (c) a server transmitting matching information corresponding to the calculated state information to the calculation unit; and (d) the calculating unit calculating maintenance information for maintenance of the discharge point using the transmitted matching information.

At this time, step (a) includes: (a1) a pressure sensor generating sensing information about the pressure of the fluid flowing in the filtration module; (a2) a turbidity sensor generating sensing information about the turbidity of the fluid flowing in the filtration module; (a3) a flow sensor generating sensing information about the flow rate of fluid flowing in the filtration module; and (a4) generating, by a water leak sensor, detection information about whether fluid has flowed into the lower surface of the frame of the filtration module.

In addition, step (a1) includes: (a11) a first pressure sensor generating sensing information about the pressure of the fluid flowing at a position adjacent to the filtering unit; and (a12) generating, by a second pressure sensor, sensing information about the pressure of the fluid flowing downstream of the first pressure sensor.

At this time, step (b) includes: (b1) a state information calculation unit calculating state information about the state of a filter member provided in the filtration module using the sensing information; (b2) the state information calculation unit calculating state information on whether water leakage occurs at a certain point of the filtration module using the detection information; And (b3) a step of the state information calculation unit calculating state information for a fluid flow path formed in the filtration module using the sensing information. A control method of a fluid processing system may be provided.

In addition, step (c) includes: (c1) a product information calculation unit calculating product information to identify the discharge point; (c2) a server communication unit transmitting the calculated status information and product information to the server; (c3) matching, by the server, matching information that matches the calculated state information and the product information among the matching information stored in a database; (c4) the server transmitting the matching information to the server communication unit; And (c5) the server communication unit transmitting the delivered matching information to the calculation unit. A control method of a fluid processing system may be provided.

At this time, step (d) includes: (d1) a replacement information calculation module calculating replacement information on whether the configuration of the discharge point is replaced using the status information and the matching information; and (d2) a repair information calculation module calculating repair information about whether the configuration of the discharge point is repairable using the state information and the matching information. A control method of a fluid processing system can be provided. .

Additionally, a control method of a fluid processing system may be provided, including the step of (e) an output unit outputting the calculated state information and the maintenance information.

At this time, step (e) includes: (e1) the output unit receiving the calculated status information and maintenance information; (e2) a visualization information output unit outputting the received status information and maintenance information in the form of visualization information; And (e3) a step of outputting the status information and the maintenance information received by the audio information output unit in the form of audio information, a control method of a fluid processing system may be provided.

According to the above configuration, the fluid processing system and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention can manage a device provided at a demand location to discharge fluid according to the state of the supplied fluid.

The fluid processing system includes a filtration module that filters the delivered fluid (i.e., raw water) and supplies it to a demand location, and a terminal module that communicates with the filtration module.

The terminal module uses the sensing information generated by the sensor unit of the filtration module to calculate state information about the filtration module and the state of the fluid flowing in the filtration module. The terminal module communicates with the discharge point provided at the demand location. The terminal module calculates product information to specify and identify the discharge point.

The terminal module communicates with an external server. The server stores matching information including information for identifying each discharge point, information on the characteristics of the discharge point, and information related to the usage period according to the usage environment of the configuration provided at the discharge point. Matching information can be created and stored for each different discharge point.

The server receives the calculated status information and product information and matches it with a plurality of stored matching information. That is, the server selects matching information about the discharge point and provides it to the terminal module.

The terminal module calculates maintenance information for maintenance of the discharge point using the received matching information. The calculated maintenance information may include information related to maintenance, such as information on whether the configuration provided at the discharge point, such as a filter, is suitable for the installation environment, and the usage period and replacement time of each configuration. The calculated status information and maintenance information may be output through the terminal module and provided to the user.

Accordingly, discharge points provided with various types of devices can be managed in various forms depending on the status of the fluid supplied to the filtration module (ie, raw water) and the fluid supplied after being filtered (ie, purified water).

In addition, according to the above configuration, the fluid processing system and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention are provided at the water receiving site so that the user can easily recognize the state of the device for discharging fluid.

As described above, the terminal module calculates status information, product information, and maintenance information. The terminal module may include an output unit and output calculated status information, product information, and maintenance information. Users can receive status information, product information, and maintenance information in various forms.

In one embodiment, the calculated maintenance information may include information about the effect of the fluid supplied from a water source (i.e., raw water) or the environment of the demand location on the discharge point. In the above embodiment, the user can easily recognize the state of the discharge point corresponding to the state of the fluid or demand source and the point in time when maintenance is required.

Accordingly, the user can easily recognize the status of the device provided at the demand point for discharging fluid, that is, the discharge point.

In addition, according to the above configuration, the fluid processing system and its control method according to an embodiment of the present invention allow the user to easily recognize ways to improve the condition of the device.

In one embodiment, the computed maintenance information may include replacement information regarding whether it is desirable to replace the configuration equipped at the discharge point with another configuration that can achieve the same or similar effect. The user can recognize that it is advantageous to replace the configuration, for example, the filter with a different type of filter, through the output replacement information.

Additionally, the maintenance information may include repair information regarding the use age and replacement time of the components already installed at the discharge point. Through the printed repair information, the user can easily recognize the remaining period during which the already-equipped components can be used and the time to replace the components.

Accordingly, the user can easily recognize the method and timing of maintenance of the discharge point.

Additionally, according to the above configuration, the fluid processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention allows a service provider to provide a service tailored to the state of the device to the user.

In one embodiment, the terminal module may transmit calculated status information, product information, and maintenance information to the server. The operator of the server can recognize the status of the demand point and discharge point through one or more of the transmitted status information, product information, and maintenance information.

In addition, the server operator can clearly recognize the services to be provided for maintenance of the discharge point and the timing of service provision based on the received information.

Accordingly, the server operator can provide appropriate services to users at the right time. Accordingly, the quality of service can be improved and user satisfaction can be improved.

Additionally, according to the above configuration, the user can be provided with the status of the device and ways to improve the status in various ways.

The terminal module includes an output unit that outputs calculated status information, product information, and maintenance information. The output unit can output status information, product information, and maintenance information in various forms. In one embodiment, the output unit may output the information in the form of visual information or audio information.

The output unit may be provided in any configuration capable of outputting the above information in the form of visual information or audio information. In one embodiment, the output unit may be provided in the form of a wall pad that is fixedly installed on a demand location. In another embodiment, the output unit may be provided in the form of a smartphone or tablet PC.

Accordingly, the user can receive various types of information about the status of the discharge point and ways to improve the condition through various types of devices. Accordingly, the user can receive appropriate information at the right time and take timely measures to maintain the supplied fluid in a desirable state.

As a result, the effectiveness of using the fluid processing system can be maximized, thereby improving user satisfaction.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram showing a communication relationship between a fluid processing system and an external system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a block diagram showing a communication relationship between a fluid processing system and an external device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a block diagram showing a communication relationship between a fluid processing system and an external device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the configuration of a filtration module of the fluid processing system of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the fluid processing system of FIG. 1 centered on the filtration module.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the fluid processing system of FIG. 1 centered on the terminal module.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of the terminal module of FIG. 6.
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating another example of the terminal module of FIG. 6.
FIG. 9 is a usage state diagram showing a state in which information about the fluid processing system of FIG. 1 is output to the terminal of FIG. 7 .
FIG. 10 is a usage state diagram showing a state in which information about the state of the fluid processing system of FIG. 1 is output to the terminal of FIG. 7 .
FIG. 11 is a usage state diagram showing a state in which information about the state of the fluid processing system of FIG. 1 is output to the terminal of FIG. 7 .
12 is a flowchart showing the flow of a control method of a fluid processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a specific flow of step S100 of the control method of the fluid processing system of FIG. 12.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the specific flow of step S200 in the control method of the fluid processing system of FIG. 12.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the specific flow of step S300 in the control method of the fluid processing system of FIG. 12.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the specific flow of step S400 in the control method of the fluid processing system of FIG. 12.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a specific flow of step S500 in the control method of the fluid processing system of FIG. 12.

Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts not related to the description have been omitted in the drawings, and identical or similar components are given the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

The words and terms used in this specification and claims are not to be construed as limited in their usual or dictionary meanings, but according to the principle that the inventor can define terms and concepts in order to explain his or her invention in the best way. It must be interpreted with meaning and concepts consistent with technical ideas.

Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configuration shown in the drawings correspond to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent the entire technical idea of the present invention, so the configuration may be replaced by various alternatives at the time of filing of the present invention. Equivalents and variations may exist.

In the following description, in order to clarify the characteristics of the present invention, descriptions of some components may be omitted.

The term “communication” used in the following description means that one or more members are connected to each other in fluid communication. In one embodiment, the communication channel may be formed by a member such as a conduit, pipe, or piping. In the following description, communication may be used in the same sense as one or more members being “fluidly connected” to each other.

The term “conducting” used in the following description means that one or more members are connected to each other to transmit current or electrical signals. In one embodiment, electricity may be formed in a wired form using a conductor member, or in a wireless form such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or RFID. In one embodiment, electrification may include the meaning of “communication.”

The term “fluid” used in the following description refers to any form of material that flows by external force and whose shape or volume can be changed. In one embodiment, the fluid may be a liquid such as water or a gas such as air.

As used in the following description, the term "water source (S)" means any facility located outside the fluid processing system (1) or the water source (D) and capable of delivering fluid to the fluid processing system (1). do. In an embodiment in which the fluid is a liquid such as water, the water source S may be a facility capable of supplying water, such as a water treatment facility. The water source (S) is in communication with the fluid treatment system (1) and the water source (D).

The term “demand site (D)” used in the following description refers to any space that is in communication with the water source (S) or the fluid processing system (1) and can receive fluid and deliver it to the user. In one embodiment, the demand location D may be a facility such as each household (household) where users reside, each office installed in an office building, etc.

The term "discharge point (D.P)" used in the following description refers to any type of equipment provided at the demand point (D) that can provide the inflow fluid to the user. In one embodiment, the discharge point (D.P) may be a facility such as various faucets provided in a toilet, shower room, sink, etc.

The term “reservoir R” used in the following description means any facility in communication with the fluid processing system 1 and capable of receiving fluid discharged from the fluid processing system 1. In one embodiment, the water tank R may be provided as a tank capable of storing fluid.

The term “upstream side” used in the following description refers to a position more biased toward the water source (S) on the flow path through which the water source (S) and the demand destination (D) communicate.

The term "downstream side" used in the following description refers to a position more biased toward the demand source (D) on the flow path through which the water source (S) and the demand point (D) communicate.

The term “server” used in the following description refers to any device that can receive, store, calculate, and output information related to the operation of the fluid processing system 1. In one embodiment, the server may be operated by the operating entity of the fluid processing system 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, a block diagram shows an example in which the fluid processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention communicates with external equipment.

The fluid processing system (1) is in communication with a water source (S). The fluid stored in the water source (S) or the fluid supplied to the water source (S) may be supplied to the fluid processing system (1). In one embodiment, the fluid delivered to the fluid processing system 1 may be a fluid that has undergone a filtration process at least once in the water source S.

The fluid handling system (1) is in communication with the water source (D). The fluid delivered from the water source (S) may be supplied to the demand source (D) after going through one or more filtration processes through the fluid processing system (1).

Additionally, in situations where maintenance of the fluid processing system 1 is required, the fluid delivered from the water source S can be supplied to the demand source D without a separate filtration process. The supplied fluid may be delivered to a plurality of discharge points (D.P) provided at the demand point (D).

The fluid processing system (1) is installed on a flow path that communicates the water source (S) and the demand point (D), and is located at a point where the flow path branches into a plurality of discharge points (DP) or upstream from the branch point. You can.

In the illustrated embodiment, the fluid handling system 1 is shown to be in communication with a single reservoir D. Alternatively, the fluid processing system 1 may be configured to each communicate with a plurality of demand reservoirs D. In the above case, the fluid processing system 1 may be located at a point where the flow path branches into a plurality of demand reservoirs D or at an upstream side of the branch point.

Accordingly, the fluid supplied from the water source (S) must pass through the fluid processing system (1) and then may flow to a plurality of demand points (D) or a plurality of discharge points (D.P), respectively. For example, the fluid processing system 1 may be installed at the inlet end where fluid is supplied to a building composed of a plurality of demand points D.

In addition, the fluid processing system 1 is formed on a flow path that communicates the outside of the demand point (D) with a discharge point (D.P) provided in the demand point (D), wherein the flow path is branched into a plurality of discharge points (D.P). It may be located upstream of the branch or the branching point.

That is, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the demand point D includes three discharge points D.P. At this time, the fluid processing system 1 may be located at a point where the fluid flowing into the demand point D is branched into three discharge points D.P. or at an upstream side of the branch point.

For example, in an embodiment where the demand D is each household in an apartment, the fluid delivered from the water source S may pass through the fluid treatment system 1 and then be branched and flow to each household.

In addition, the fluid delivered to each household may pass through the fluid processing system 1 and then branch and flow to a plurality of various discharge points (DP) such as toilets, shower rooms, and sinks provided in each household.

The fluid processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided between a water source (S) and an inlet of a plurality of demand points (D) or between an inlet of a water source (D) and a plurality of discharge points (DP).

Alternatively, the fluid processing system 1 may be provided at any one or more of the water source (S) and the inlet of the plurality of demand points (D) and between the inlet of the water source (D) and the plurality of discharge points (D.P). .

In any case, it is sufficient that the fluid supplied from the water source (S) is configured to pass through the fluid processing system (1) at least once before being branched to the various discharge points (D.P).

Therefore, the fluid supplied from the water source (S) passes through the fluid processing system (1) and then branches out along a plurality of flow paths to a plurality of demand points (D) or a plurality of discharge points provided in the plurality of demand points (D) It is delivered to D.P).

That is, the fluid processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided in a Point-Of-Entry (POE) method.

The fluid processing system 1 may be configured in various forms depending on the temperature of the fluid supplied from the water source S, that is, raw water.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the fluid processing system 1 is fluidly connected to a single water source S through a plurality of flow paths. In the above embodiment, the temperature of raw water flowing into the fluid treatment system 1 through a plurality of flow paths is the same. That is, the illustrated embodiment shows the configuration of the fluid processing system 1 provided in an individual heating environment.

Additionally, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the fluid processing system 1 is fluidly connected to a plurality of water sources S1 and S2 through a plurality of flow paths, respectively. In the above embodiment, the temperatures of raw water flowing into the fluid treatment system 1 through a plurality of flow paths are different from each other. That is, the illustrated embodiment shows the configuration of the fluid processing system 1 provided in a district heating environment.

In the depicted embodiment, fluid processing system 1 includes a filtration module 10, a terminal module 20, and a communication module 30.

The filtration module 10 substantially performs the function of filtering raw water delivered from the water source (S). The filtration module 10 is fluidly connected to the water source (S) by the communication module 30, and can receive raw water from the water source (S).

In addition, the filtration module 10 is fluidly connected to the demand source (D) by the communication module 30, so that the filtered raw water, that is, purified water, can be delivered to the demand point (D). Furthermore, the filtration module 10 is fluidly connected to the water storage tank (R) by the communication module 30, so that the fluid that cleans the filtration unit 200 provided in the filtration module 10 is transferred to the water storage tank (R). may be discharged.

The filtration module 10 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20. Each state of the filtration module 10 is detected by the sensor unit 500 and transmitted to the terminal module 20. In addition, the filtration valve unit 400 provided in the filtration module 10 can be operated by control information applied by the terminal module 20 to form various types of flow paths inside the filtration module 10.

4 to 6, the filtration module 10 includes a frame 100, a filtration unit 200, a filtration piping unit 300, a filtration valve unit 400, and a sensor unit 500. do.

The frame 100 forms the outer shape of the filtration module 10. A space is formed inside the frame 100 to accommodate various configurations of the filtration module 10. In the illustrated embodiment, a frame space 120 is formed inside the frame 100. The frame space 120 accommodates a filtration unit 200, a filtration pipe unit 300, a filtration valve unit 400, and a sensor unit 500.

The frame 100 may have any shape that accommodates the configuration of the filtration module 10 and is fluidly connected to the external water source (S) and water supply (D). In the illustrated embodiment, frame 100 is shaped like a square pillar.

In the illustrated embodiment, frame 100 includes a frame bottom 110 and a frame space 120.

The frame bottom 110 forms the lower surface of the frame 100. The frame lower surface 110 extends to surround the frame space 120 from the lower side.

The lower surface of the frame 110 may be provided with a sensor unit 500 that generates sensing information related to the state of the filtering unit 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the water leak sensor 540 of the sensor unit 500 is located on the lower surface of the frame 110 to detect whether raw water or purified water is leaking from the filter unit 200.

The frame space 120 is defined as a space formed inside the frame 100. The frame space 120 is surrounded by a plurality of surfaces constituting the frame 100, and is connected to a water source (S) and a water supply area by an external water intake pipe 31, an external discharge pipe 32, and an external drainage pipe 33. It is fluidly connected to (D).

The filtering unit 200 substantially performs the function of filtering raw water delivered from the water source (S). The filtration unit 200 is fluidly connected to the external water source S through the filtration piping unit 300 and the communication module 30. Raw water supplied from the water source (S) may be delivered to the filtration unit (200).

The filtration unit 200 is fluidly connected to the external demand source D by the filtration piping unit 300 and the communication module 30. The filtered purified water passing through the filtration unit 200 may be delivered to the demand destination (D).

The filtration unit 200 is fluidly connected to the external water storage tank (R) through the filtration piping unit 300 and the communication module 30. The fluid that cleans the filter unit 200 may be discharged into the water storage tank (R).

The filtering unit 200 is accommodated in a space formed inside the frame 100, that is, the frame space 120. The filtering unit 200 is not arbitrarily exposed to the outside of the frame 100.

In the illustrated embodiment, the filtering unit 200 includes a filtering body 210, a cover portion 220, a filtering space 230, and a filter member 240.

The filtering body 210 forms the body of the filtering unit 200. A filtration space 230 is formed inside the filtration body 210 to accommodate the filter member 240. Raw water delivered from the water source (S) may flow into the filtration space 230, pass through the filter member 240, be filtered, and then flow out to the demand source (D).

The filtering body 210 has a filtering space 230 formed therein to accommodate the filter member 240 and can be formed in any shape capable of filtering incoming raw water. In the depicted embodiment, the filtering body 210 is cylindrical in shape.

One end in the extending direction of the filtering body 210, in the illustrated embodiment, the upper end is coupled to the cover portion 220.

The cover part 220 is a part where the filtration part 200 is fluidly connected to the filtration piping part 300, specifically, the first filtration piping 310. A space is formed inside the cover part 220 so that raw water flowing along the first filtration pipe 310 can flow in.

Additionally, the space is fluidly connected to the filtration space 230, so that the introduced raw water can be delivered to the filtration space 230. Purified water filtered by the filter member 240 of the filtration space 230 may flow out into the first filtration pipe 310 through the space.

The cover portion 220 may be detachably coupled to the filtering body 210. In one embodiment, the cover portion 220 may be screwed to the filtering body 210. That is, the cover part 220 or the filtering body 210 may be rotated so that the cover part 220 and the filtering body 210 can be coupled to or separated from each other.

The filtration space 230 is a space formed inside the filtration body 210. The filtration space 230 is fluidly connected to the first filtration pipe 310 through a space formed inside the cover portion 220. The filtration space 230 is fluidly connected to the external water storage tank (R) through the discharge pipe 340.

A filter member 240 is accommodated in the filtration space 230.

The filter member 240 substantially performs the function of filtering raw water supplied from the water source (S). The filter member 240 may be provided in any form capable of filtering the fluid delivered from the water source (S).

In one embodiment, the filter member 240 may be provided in a form that can improve turbidity of the fluid by filtering impurities mixed in the fluid. In the above embodiment, the filter member 240 may be provided including a UF hollow fiber membrane filter.

In an embodiment in which the filter member 240 includes a UF hollow fiber membrane filter, the fluid flowing in along the flow path flowing into the filtration space 230 is filtered by the filter member 240 or used to clean the filter member 240. You can.

The process in which raw water is filtered while passing through the filter member 240 is a well-known technology, so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The filtration piping unit 300 fluidly connects the filtration unit 200 with an external water source (S), a demand source (D), and a water storage tank (R).

The filtration pipe unit 300 is accommodated in the frame space 120. The filtration piping unit 300 is fluidly connected to the communication module 30 extending to the frame space 120.

The filtration pipe unit 300 is fluidly connected to the filtration unit 200. Raw water may be delivered to the filtration unit 200 through the filtration piping unit 300. The purified water filtered by the filtration unit 200 may be delivered to the demand destination D through the filtration piping unit 300.

In the illustrated embodiment, the filtration pipe unit 300 includes a first filtration pipe 310, a second filtration pipe 320, a third filtration pipe 330, and a discharge pipe 340.

The first filtration pipe 310 fluidly connects the filtration unit 200 with the water source (S) and the water supply (D). Raw water may flow along the first filtration pipe 310 and be supplied to the filtration unit 200. The purified water filtered in the filtration unit 200 may flow along the first filtration pipe 310 and be supplied to the demand destination (D).

The first filtration pipe 310 may be divided into a plurality of parts. A portion of the first filtration pipe 310 is located on the upstream side of the filtration unit 200 and may be fluidly connected to the first external water intake pipe 31a and the filtration unit 200, respectively. Additionally, another part of the first filtration pipe 310 may be located on the downstream side of the filtration unit 200 and be fluidly connected to the first external water discharge pipe 32a and the filtration unit 200, respectively.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first filtration pipe 310 includes a first filtration inlet 311 located on the upstream side and a first filtration outlet 312 located on the downstream side.

The first filtration inlet 311 fluidly connects the upstream side of the filtration unit 200 and the external inlet pipe 31. The first filtration intake unit 311 forms a flow path through which raw water supplied from the water source (S) flows into the filtration unit 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the first filtration intake unit 311 is fluidly connected to the cover unit 220.

The first filtration intake unit 311 will be provided with a first flow path control valve 411 of the flow path control valve 410, a first flow path opening/closing valve 421 of the flow path opening/closing valve 420, and a flow path closing valve 430. You can. The flow path of raw water including the first filtration inlet 311 can be controlled by operating each of the valves 411, 421, and 430.

The first filtration water outlet 312 fluidly connects the downstream side of the filtration unit 200 and the external water outlet pipe 32. The first filtration outlet 312 forms a flow path through which the purified water filtered in the filtration unit 200 flows out to the demand source D. In the illustrated embodiment, the first filtration outlet 312 is fluidly connected to the cover part 220.

The first filtration outlet 312 may be provided with a second flow path control valve 412 of the flow path control valve 410 and a second flow path opening/closing valve 422 of the flow path opening/closing valve 420. The purified water flow path including the first filtration outlet 312 can be controlled by operating each of the valves 412 and 422.

The first filtration pipe 310 is fluidly connected to the second filtration pipe 320.

The second filtration pipe 320 is fluidly connected to one part and the other part of the first filtration pipe 310, respectively, to form another flow path for raw water flowing in from the water source S. When maintenance of the first filtration pipe 310 or the filtration unit 200 directly fluidically connected to the first filtration pipe 310 is required, the second filtration pipe 320 is connected to the water source (S) and the demand source (D). ) can form part of a flow path that fluidly connects.

In other words, the second filtration pipe 320 functions as a bypass flow path for the first filtration pipe 310.

The second filtration pipe 320 is fluidly connected to the first filtration pipe 310 at a plurality of points. The second filtration pipe 320 may be fluidly connected to the upstream and downstream sides of the first filtration pipe 310, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the second filtration pipe 320 is fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311 and the first filtration outlet 312, respectively.

The second filtration pipe 320 may be divided into a plurality of parts. One part of the second filtration pipe 320 may be fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311, and the other part may be fluidly connected to the first filtration outlet 312.

In the illustrated embodiment, the second filtration pipe 320 forms its upstream side and forms a second filtration inlet 321 fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311 and its downstream side. It includes a second filtration outlet 322 fluidly connected to the 1 filtration outlet 312.

The second filtration inlet 321 is fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311 forming the upstream side of the first filtration pipe 310. Raw water supplied from the water source (S) may flow into the second filtration inlet 321 through the external inlet pipe 31 and the first filtration inlet 311. The second filtration inlet 321 forms a flow path through which raw water supplied from the water source (S) flows into the second filtration pipe 320.

The second filtration inlet 321 is fluidically connected to the first filtration inlet 311 through the first flow path control valve 411. The fluid flowing into the upstream side of the first filtration inlet 311 may flow to either the filtration part 200 or the second filtration inlet 321 by the first flow path control valve 411.

The second filtration outlet 322 is fluidly connected to the first filtration outlet 312 forming the downstream side of the first filtration pipe 310. The fluid flowing into the second filtration inlet 321 flows to the downstream side of the second filtration outlet 322. The second filtration outlet 322 forms a flow path through which raw water flowing into the second filtration pipe 320 flows out to the demand point (D).

The second filtration outlet 322 is fluidly connected to the first filtration outlet 312 through the second flow path control valve 412. The fluid flowing into the second filtration outlet 322 may pass through the second flow path control valve 412 and flow out to the demand source D via the downstream side of the first filtration outlet 312.

The third filtration pipe 330 is fluidly connected to one part and the other part of the first filtration pipe 310, respectively, to form another flow path for raw water flowing in from the water source (S). When maintenance of the first filtration pipe 310, the second filtration pipe 320, or the filtration unit 200 is required, the third filtration pipe 330 is a flow path connecting the water source (S) and the demand point (D). may form part of it.

In other words, the third filtration pipe 330 functions as a bypass flow path for the first filtration pipe 310 or the second filtration pipe 320.

The third filtration pipe 330 is fluidly connected to the first filtration pipe 310 at a plurality of points. The third filtration pipe 330 may be fluidly connected to the upstream and downstream sides of the first filtration pipe 310, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the third filtration pipe 330 is fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311 and the first filtration outlet 312, respectively.

The third filtration pipe 330 may be divided into a plurality of parts. One part of the third filtration pipe 330 may be fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311, and the other part may be fluidly connected to the first filtration outlet 312.

In the illustrated embodiment, the third filtration pipe 330 forms the upstream side and is fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311, and the third filtration inlet 331 forms the downstream side and is fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311. 1 It includes a third filtration outlet 332 fluidly connected to the filtration outlet 312.

The third filtration inlet 331 is fluidly connected to the first filtration inlet 311 forming the upstream side of the first filtration pipe 310. Raw water supplied from the water source (S) may flow into the third filtration inlet 331 through the external inlet pipe 31 and the first filtration inlet 311. The third filtration inlet 331 forms a flow path through which raw water supplied from the water source (S) flows into the third filtration pipe 330.

The third filtration outlet 332 is fluidly connected to the first filtration outlet 312 forming the downstream side of the first filtration pipe 310. The fluid flowing into the third filtration inlet 331 flows to the downstream side of the third filtration outlet 332. The third filtration outlet 332 forms a flow path through which raw water flowing into the third filtration pipe 330 flows out to the demand point (D).

The discharge pipe 340 fluidly connects the filtration unit 200 and the external water storage tank (R). The fluid contained within the filter unit 200 may be discharged to the water storage tank (R) through the discharge pipe 340. In one embodiment, the fluid may be a fluid that cleans the filter member 240 provided in the filtering unit 200 or purified water filtered by the filter member 240 and stored in the filtering unit 200.

The discharge pipe 340 is fluidly connected to the filtering unit 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the discharge pipe 340 communicates with the filtration space 230 through the lower portion of the filtration body 210.

The discharge pipe 340 is fluidly connected to the external drainage pipe 33. The fluid flowing along the discharge pipe 340 may be discharged into the water storage tank (R) through the external drainage pipe 33.

The filtration valve unit 400 is provided in the filtration piping unit 300 and opens or closes the filtration piping unit 300. By the filtration valve unit 400, the filtration unit 200 may be fluidically connected to an external water source (S) or water supply source (D), or the connection may be blocked. Additionally, various flow paths may be formed inside the filtration module 10 by the filtration valve unit 400.

The filtration valve unit 400 may be operated by external force or an electrical signal. In particular, in an embodiment in which the filtration valve unit 400 is operated by an electrical signal, the filtration valve unit 400 may be controlled according to control information calculated by the calculation unit 700 provided in the terminal module 20. The filtration valve unit 400 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20.

A plurality of filtration valve units 400 may be provided. A plurality of filtration valve units 400 are disposed in various pipes 310, 320, 330, and 340 constituting the filtration pipe unit 300 to open, close, or open the various pipes 310, 320, 330, and 340. Piping (310, 320, 330) fluidly connected to each other can be changed. In the above embodiment, the filtration valve unit 400 may be provided as a gate valve, solenoid valve, or 3-way valve.

In the illustrated embodiment, the filtration valve unit 400 includes a flow path control valve 410, a flow path opening/closing valve 420, a flow path closing valve 430, and a discharge valve 440.

The flow control valve 410 is disposed at a portion where the first filtration pipe 310 and the second filtration pipe 320 are fluidly connected. The flow path control valve 410 operates either a flow path passing through the first filtration pipe 310 and the filtration unit 200 or a flow path passing through the first filtration pipe 310 and the second filtration pipe 320. form

In other words, the flow control valve 410 may fluidly connect the first filtration pipe 310 to the filtration unit 200, but may fluidly block it from the second filtration pipe 320. Additionally, the flow path control valve 410 may fluidly connect the first filtration pipe 310 to the second filtration pipe 320, but may fluidly block the first filtration pipe 310 from the filtration unit 200.

Therefore, the fluid supplied from the water source (S), that is, the raw water, can be delivered to the demand source (D) after passing through any one of the filtration unit 200 and the second filtration pipe 320 by the flow control valve 410. there is.

The flow path control valve 410 may be provided in any form capable of adjusting the flow path of the incoming raw water. In one embodiment, the flow path control valve 410 may be provided as a 3-way valve.

A plurality of flow control valves 410 may be provided. The plurality of flow control valves 410 may be fluidly connected to the first filtration pipe 310 and the second filtration pipe 320, respectively, at different positions.

In the illustrated embodiment, two flow path control valves 410 are provided, including a first flow path control valve 411 and a second flow path control valve 412. The first flow path control valve 411 is fluidly coupled to the first filtration inlet 311 and the second filtration inlet 321, respectively. The second flow path control valve 412 is fluidly coupled to the first filtration outlet 312 and the second filtration outlet 322, respectively.

The first flow path control valve 411 divides the upstream side of the first filtration inlet 311 into the downstream side of the first filtration inlet 311 (or filtration 200) and the second filtration inlet 321. Connects fluidly with one or the other. The second flow path control valve 412 connects the downstream side of the first filtration outlet 312 to the upstream side of the first filtration outlet 312 (or the filtration unit 200) and the second filtration outlet 322. Connects fluidly with one or the other.

The flow path opening/closing valve 420 is located in a portion of the first filtration pipe 310 and opens or closes the first filtration pipe 310. The first filtration pipe 310 may be fluidically connected to or blocked from an external water source (S) or water supply (D) by the flow path opening/closing valve 420.

When the flow path opening/closing valve 420 blocks the first filtration pipe 310, the fluid connection between the filtration unit 200 and the water source (S) or the water supply (D) is blocked. Accordingly, the fluid supplied from the water source (S) flows along the third filtration pipe 330 and is delivered to the demand destination (D).

Additionally, the flow path opening/closing valve 420 is located in a portion of the third filtration pipe 330 and opens or closes the third filtration pipe 330. The third filtration pipe 330 may be fluidically connected to or blocked from an external water source (S) or water supply (D) by the flow path opening/closing valve 420.

The flow path opening/closing valve 420 may be provided in any form capable of opening or blocking the first filtration pipe 310 or the third filtration pipe 330. In one embodiment, the flow path opening/closing valve 420 may be provided as a gate valve.

A plurality of passage opening/closing valves 420 may be provided. The plurality of flow path opening/closing valves 420 may open or close the first filtration pipe 310 or the third filtration pipe 330 at different positions.

In the illustrated embodiment, three flow path opening/closing valves 420 are provided, including a first flow path opening/closing valve 421, a second flow path opening/closing valve 422, and a third flow path opening/closing valve 423.

The first flow path opening/closing valve 421 opens or closes the first filtration intake portion 311. In the illustrated embodiment, the first flow path opening/closing valve 421 is located between a portion of the first filtration inlet 311 fluidly connected to the third filtration inlet 331 and the flow path closing valve 430. is located.

The second flow path opening/closing valve 422 opens or closes the first filtration water outlet 312. In the illustrated embodiment, the second flow path opening/closing valve 422 is a part of the first filtration outlet 312 that is fluidly connected to the third filtration outlet 332 and the second flow path control valve 412. It is located between.

The third flow path opening/closing valve 423 opens or closes the third filtration pipe 330. In the illustrated embodiment, the third flow path opening/closing valve 423 is located on the midstream side of the third filtration pipe 330.

The first flow path opening/closing valve 421, the second flow path opening/closing valve 422, and the third flow path opening/closing valve 423 may be operated in correspondence with each other.

For example, when the first flow path opening/closing valve 421 opens the first filtration inlet 311, the second flow path opening/closing valve 422 also opens the first filtration outlet 312. Additionally, correspondingly, the third flow path opening/closing valve 423 closes the third filtration pipe 330. Accordingly, a flow path passing through the water source S, the first filtration inlet 311, the filtration unit 200, and the first filtration outlet 312 may be formed.

As another example, when the first flow path opening/closing valve 421 closes the first filtration inlet 311, the second flow path opening/closing valve 422 closes the first filtration outlet 312. Additionally, correspondingly, the third flow path opening/closing valve 423 opens the third filtration pipe 330. Accordingly, a flow path passing through the water source (S), the first filtration inlet 311, the third filtration pipe 330, and the first filtration outlet 312 may be formed.

The flow path closing valve 430 is located in a portion of the first filtration pipe 310 to open or close the first filtration pipe 310. The flow path closing valve 430 may allow or block the fluid connection between the water source S and the filtration unit 200.

The flow path closing valve 430 may be provided at any position that allows or blocks fluid connection between the water source S and the filtering unit 200. In the illustrated embodiment, the flow path closing valve 430 is located between the first flow path control valve 411 and the first flow path opening/closing valve 421 in the portion of the first filtration inlet 311.

The flow path closing valve 430 may be operated in conjunction with the third flow path opening/closing valve 423. For example, when the flow path closing valve 430 opens the first filtration pipe 310, the third flow path opening/closing valve 423 may close the third filtration pipe 330. Accordingly, the raw water flowing in from the water source (S) may pass through the first filtration intake unit 311 and then flow to the second filtration pipe 320 or the filtration unit 200.

Additionally, when the flow path closing valve 430 closes the first filtration pipe 310, the third flow path opening/closing valve 423 may open the third filtration pipe 330. Accordingly, the raw water flowing in from the water source (S) may be supplied to the demand source (D) after passing through the first filtration inlet 311 and then through the third filtration inlet 331.

The flow path closing valve 430 may be provided in any form capable of opening or blocking the first filtration pipe 310. In one embodiment, the flow path closing valve 430 may be provided as a gate valve.

Discharge valve 440 is located in discharge pipe 340 to open or close discharge pipe 340. The discharge valve 440 may allow or block fluid connection between the filtration unit 200 and the water storage tank (R).

The discharge valve 440 may be provided in any form that allows or blocks fluid connection between the filtration unit 200 and the water storage tank (R). In one embodiment, the discharge valve 440 may be provided as a gate valve.

The discharge valve 440 may be operated in conjunction with any one or more of the flow path control valve 410, the flow path opening/closing valve 420, and the flow path closing valve 430.

That is, when the discharge valve 440 is closed, the flow path adjustment valve 410, the flow path opening/closing valve 420, and the flow path closing valve 430 open the first filtration pipe 310 to allow the filtration unit 200 and the first The filtration pipe 310 can be connected fluidly.

In addition, when the discharge valve 440 is opened, the flow path control valve 410 blocks the fluid connection between the first filtration pipe 310 and the filtration unit 200, and the flow path opening/closing valve 420 and the flow path closing valve ( 430) may block the first filtration pipe 310, thereby blocking the fluid connection between the first filtration pipe 310 and the filtration unit 200.

The sensor unit 500 generates sensing information about the state of the fluid flowing in the filtration pipe unit 300. The detection information generated by the sensor unit 500 is transmitted to the terminal module 20 and used to calculate control information. The sensor unit 500 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20.

Accordingly, the user or manager can easily recognize information about the state of the fluid flowing in the fluid processing system 1. Additionally, a user or administrator may perform maintenance or management of the fluid processing system 1 based on the recognized information.

Additionally, the information detected by the sensor unit 500 is used to calculate status information about the status of raw water supplied from the water source (S). The calculated state information can be utilized to calculate maintenance information related to maintenance of the discharge point (D.P).

The sensor unit 500 may be provided in any form capable of generating arbitrary sensing information about the state of the flowing fluid. In the illustrated embodiment, the sensor unit 500 includes a turbidity sensor 510, a pressure sensor 520, a flow rate sensor 530, and a water leak sensor 540.

Although not shown, the sensor unit 500 may include additional components that can generate arbitrary sensing information about the state of the fluid, such as a temperature sensor and a pH sensor.

The turbidity sensor 510 generates sensing information about the turbidity of the fluid flowing in the filtration pipe unit 300. The detection information generated by the turbidity sensor 510 is transmitted to the terminal module 20. The turbidity sensor 510 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20.

A plurality of turbidity sensors 510 may be provided. A plurality of turbidity sensors 510 may be provided in the first filtration pipe 310 at different positions, and may each generate sensing information about the turbidity of the fluid flowing in the first filtration pipe 310.

In the illustrated embodiment, two turbidity sensors 510 are provided, respectively, at the first filtration inlet 311 on the upstream side and the first filtration outlet 312 on the downstream side.

This means that the fluid (i.e., raw water) before passing through the filtration unit 200 flows in the first filtration inlet 311 on the upstream side, and the filtration unit 200 flows in the first filtration outlet 312 on the downstream side. This is due to the flow of filtered fluid passing through. That is, according to the information detected by the two turbidity sensors 510, the degree of damage to the filter unit 200, remaining lifespan, and whether maintenance is necessary can be determined.

The pressure sensor 520 generates sensing information about the pressure of the fluid flowing in the filtration pipe unit 300. Information detected by the pressure sensor 520 is transmitted to the terminal module 20. The pressure sensor 520 communicates with the terminal module 20 and is energized.

Sensing information generated by the pressure sensor 520 can be used to calculate status information about the replacement cycle of the filter member 240 or whether water leakage occurs.

The pressure sensor 520 may be provided in the first filtration pipe 310. At this time, a plurality of pressure sensors 520 may be provided and disposed at different positions of the first filtration pipe 310, respectively.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pressure sensor 520 includes a first pressure sensor 521 disposed in the first filtration inlet 311 and a second pressure sensor 522 disposed in the first filtration outlet 312. Includes two.

The first pressure sensor 521 is located between the first flow control valve 411 and the filtering unit 200 and can generate sensing information about the pressure of the fluid immediately before flowing into the filtering unit 200. The second pressure sensor 522 is located between the second flow path opening/closing valve 422 and the water supply D, and can generate sensing information about the pressure of the fluid just before being discharged to the external water discharge pipe 32.

The flow sensor 530 generates sensing information about the flow rate of the fluid flowing in the filtration pipe unit 300. The information detected by the flow sensor 530 is transmitted to the terminal module 20. The flow sensor 530 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20.

The flow sensor 530 may be provided in the first filtration pipe 310. In the illustrated embodiment, the flow sensor 530 is provided in the first filtration outlet 312 on the downstream side and generates sensing information about the flow rate of the fluid passing through the filtration unit 200.

The water leak sensor 540 generates detection information about whether the fluid flowing in the filter unit 200 or the filter pipe unit 300 leaks. Information detected by the water leak sensor 540 is transmitted to the terminal module 20. The water leak sensor 540 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20.

The water leak sensor 540 may be located inside the frame 100, that is, in the frame space 120. This is because when the water leak sensor 540 is disposed outside the frame 100, there is a possibility that incorrect information may be detected due to weather conditions, such as precipitation or snowfall.

The water leak sensor 540 may be placed in contact with the frame bottom 110. Fluid leaking from the filtering unit 200 or the filtering piping unit 300 accumulates on the lower surface of the frame 110, so that the water leak sensor 540 quickly generates detection information about whether there is water leakage.

If a water leak occurs in the filtering unit 200 or the filtering piping unit 300 or the filtering valve unit 400 connecting them, the fluid falls and remains on the lower surface of the frame 110. At this time, the water leak sensor 540 can generate detection information about the occurrence of a water leak using the remaining fluid and transmit this to the terminal module 20. The water leak sensor 540 communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20.

Referring again to FIGS. 1 through 3 , the fluid processing system 1 according to the illustrated embodiment includes a terminal module 20 .

The terminal module 20 communicates with and is energized with the filtration module 10. The terminal module 20 may receive and output detection information generated by the sensor unit 500 of the filtration module 10. A user or administrator can recognize information about the status of the filtration module 10 through the terminal module 20.

The terminal module 20 may calculate control information for controlling the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 or the filtration valve unit 400 using the received sensing information. Additionally, the terminal module 20 can receive control information from a user or administrator and use this to control each configuration of the filtration module 10.

In an embodiment in which the external valves 34, 35, 36, 38 and the filtration valve unit 400 are configured to be electrically operated, the external valves 34, 35, 36, 38 and the filtration valve unit 400 are connected to the terminal module. It can be operated according to the control information entered in (20). Accordingly, the fluid flow path formed inside the filtration module 10 can be controlled.

The terminal module 20 communicates and conducts electricity with an external server. The status information calculated by the terminal module 20 is transmitted to the server and can be used as a basis for selecting information suitable for the user. A detailed description of this will be provided later.

The terminal module 20 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, outputting, calculating, storing information, and communicating with and energizing external components. In one embodiment, the terminal module 20 may be provided as a portable device, for example, a smartphone or tablet. In another embodiment, the terminal module 20 may be provided in the form of a wall pad that is fixedly placed on the demand location (D).

The terminal module 20 can receive information related to the user's schedule and output it. In one embodiment, the terminal module 20 may output the user's schedule in calendar form. In the above embodiment, the user's schedule output by the terminal module 20 may be output together with maintenance information, etc., which will be described later. For example, maintenance information may be output in the form of “filter change” on a schedule for “X month X day.”

In the above embodiment, the user can receive information for maintenance of the discharge point (DP) in a certain form even if the user does not always watch the terminal module 20. Accordingly, user convenience can be improved.

In the illustrated embodiment, the terminal module 20 includes a communication unit 600, a calculation unit 700, a control unit 800, and an output unit 900. The communication unit 600, calculation unit 700, control unit 800, and output unit 900 included in the terminal module 20 communicate with and are energized with each other.

The communication unit 600 connects the terminal module 20 to the filtration module 10 to enable communication and conduction of electricity. The communication unit 600 receives detection information generated by the sensor unit 500 of the filtration module 10. The communication unit 600 may transmit the received sensing information to the calculation unit 700. The communication unit 600 may transmit the control signal applied by the control unit 800 to the filtration module 10.

In the illustrated embodiment, the communication unit 600 includes a sensor communication unit 610, a valve communication unit 620, and a server communication unit 630.

The sensor communication unit 610 communicates with and is energized with the sensor unit 500 to receive sensing information generated by the sensor unit 500. As described above, the sensor unit 500 includes a turbidity sensor 510, a pressure sensor 520, a flow rate sensor 530, and a water leak sensor 540. The sensor communication unit 610 communicates with and conducts electricity with each of the sensors 510, 520, 530, and 540 included in the sensor unit 500.

The valve communication unit 620 connects the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400 to the control unit 800 for communication and energization. The valve communication unit 620 can receive information about the status of the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400. The control unit 800 may apply a control signal for controlling the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400 through the valve communication unit 620.

A plurality of valve communication units 620 may be provided. The plurality of valve communication units 620 may communicate with and be energized with the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400, respectively. In the depicted embodiment, valve communication unit 620 includes an external valve communication module 621 and a filtration valve communication module 622.

The external valve communication module 621 connects the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the control unit 800 to enable communication and energization. The filtration valve communication module 622 connects the filtration valve unit 400 and the control unit 800 to enable communication and energization.

The server communication unit 630 connects the terminal module 20 to enable communication and power supply with an external server. Status information and product information calculated in the terminal module 20 may be transmitted to the server. As will be described later, the server may include a database (DB) and provide matching information corresponding to the delivered status information and product information.

The sensing information and matching information received by the communication unit 600 are transmitted to the calculation unit 700.

The calculation unit 700 calculates state information about the state of the filtration module 10 using the sensing information. Additionally, the calculation unit 700 calculates control information for controlling the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400 using the calculated information. Furthermore, the calculation unit 700 calculates product information for identification of the discharge point (D.P) and maintenance information for maintenance of the discharge point (D.P).

The calculation unit 700 may be provided in any form capable of inputting, calculating, and outputting information. In one embodiment, the calculation unit 700 may be provided in the form of a microprocessor, CPU, etc.

The calculation unit 700 may include various components for calculating the above-described status information, control information, product information, and maintenance information. In the illustrated embodiment, the calculation unit 700 includes a status information calculation unit 710, a control information calculation unit 720, a product information calculation unit 730, and a maintenance information calculation unit 740.

The status information calculation unit 710 uses the detection information generated by the sensor unit 500 to calculate status information about the status of raw water, the status of purified water, and the status of the filtration module 10. In one embodiment, the filtration module 10 may calculate state information about the state of the filter element 240.

The state information calculated by the state information calculation unit 710 is transmitted to the control information calculation unit 720. The transmitted status information is utilized to calculate control information for controlling the fluid handling system 1.

The status information calculated by the status information operation unit 710 is transmitted to an external server along with product information. The delivered status information is used by the server to select matching information that corresponds to it.

The control information calculation unit 720 calculates control information for controlling each component of the fluid processing system 1 using the transmitted state information. The control information calculated by the control information calculation unit 720 is transmitted to the control unit 800 and used to control each component of the fluid processing system 1.

The product information calculation unit 730 calculates product information to identify the discharge point (DP). The product information operation unit 730 communicates with and is energized with each discharge point (DP).

The calculated product information may include information about the type of discharge point (D.P.), for example, whether it is a water purifier, shower, or washing machine. Additionally, the calculated product information may include information on the size and capacity of the discharge point (DP), for example, the filtration capacity of a water purifier, the washing capacity of a washing machine, etc. Furthermore, the calculated product information may include information related to the model or serial number of the discharge point (DP).

The calculated product information is transmitted to the server along with the status information, and the server is used to match the matching information.

The maintenance information calculation unit 740 calculates maintenance information related to maintenance of the discharge point (D.P) using status information and matching information transmitted from the server (server). The maintenance information calculated by the maintenance information calculation unit 740 is delivered to the user through the output unit 900.

The maintenance information computing unit 740 may include any configuration for calculating maintenance information. In the illustrated embodiment, the maintenance information calculation unit 740 includes a replacement information calculation module 741 and a repair information calculation module 742.

The replacement information calculation module 741 uses the calculated state information and matching information to calculate replacement information on whether the configuration of the discharge point (DP) is replaced. The calculated replacement information can be defined as information on whether it is advantageous to replace the configuration already equipped at the discharge point (D.P) with another configuration that can achieve the same effect.

For example, if the discharge point (D.P) is provided with a water purifier, the calculated replacement information may include information about whether the filter provided in the water purifier should be replaced with a different type of filter. As another example, when the discharge point (DP) is provided with a washing machine, the calculated replacement information may include information about whether the filter provided in the washing machine should be replaced with a different type of filter.

The repair information calculation module 742 uses the calculated state information and matching information to calculate repair information on whether the configuration of the discharge point (D.P) is repaired. The calculated repair information may be defined as information on the service life and durability of the components already installed at the discharge point (D.P.), or information on whether the components need to be replaced accordingly.

For example, if the discharge point (D.P) is provided with a water purifier, the calculated repair information may include information about the remaining use life or remaining durability life of the filter provided in the water purifier, and information about whether the filter needs to be replaced. You can. As another example, if the discharge point (D.P) is provided with a washing machine, the calculated repair information may include information about the remaining use life or remaining durability life of the filter provided in the washing machine, and information about whether the filter needs to be replaced. there is.

The control unit 800 controls the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400 based on the calculated control information. Accordingly, various fluid flow paths may be formed inside the filtration module 10.

The control unit 800 may include a plurality of control units. Each control unit can control the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 and the filtration valve unit 400, respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the control unit 800 includes an external valve control unit 810 and a filtration valve control unit 820.

The external valve control unit 810 communicates with and is energized with the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38. The external valve control unit 810 may control the external valves 34, 35, 36, and 38 according to the calculated control information.

The filtration valve control unit 820 communicates with and is energized with the filtration valve unit 400. The filtration valve control unit 820 may control the filtration valve unit 400 according to the calculated control information.

7 to 8, various embodiments of the output unit 900 provided in the fluid processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown.

The output unit 900 receives and outputs calculated status information, control information, product information, and maintenance information. The output unit 900 communicates with and is energized with the calculation unit 700. In one embodiment, the output unit 900 may be configured to further output information delivered from a server.

The output unit 900 may output the received status information, control information, product information, and maintenance information in any form that can be recognized by a user or worker. In the illustrated embodiment, the output unit 900 includes a visualization information output unit 910 and an auditory information output unit 920.

The visualization information output unit 910 outputs each received information in the form of visualization information. In one embodiment, the visualization information output unit 910 may be provided in the form of a screen such as an LCD or LED.

In one embodiment, the visualization information output unit 910 may be configured to receive control information in the form of a touch or the like. In the above embodiment, a user or worker may input control information by pressing a button output to the visualization information output unit 910.

The auditory information output unit 920 outputs each received information in the form of auditory information. In one embodiment, the auditory information output unit 920 may be provided in the form of a speaker.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the terminal module 20 is provided in the form of a wall pad. In the above embodiment, the visualization information output unit 910 may be a screen provided on the wall pad, and the auditory information output unit 920 may be a speaker provided on the wall pad.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the terminal module 20 is equipped with a tablet PC ((a) in FIG. 8) or a smartphone ((b) in FIG. 8). In the above embodiment, the visualization information output unit 910 may be configured as a screen provided in a tablet PC or smartphone, and the audiovisual information output unit 920 may be configured as a speaker provided in a tablet PC or smartphone.

Referring again to FIGS. 2 and 3 , the fluid processing system 1 according to the illustrated embodiment includes a communication module 30 .

The communication module 30 fluidly connects the filtration module 10, the water source (S), and the water supply source (D). The communication module 30 fluidly connects each component of the filtration module 10, particularly the filtration unit 200 and the filtration piping unit 300, with the water source (S) and the water supply (D).

In the illustrated embodiment, the communication module 30 is provided as a component of the fluid handling system 1 . Alternatively, the fluid processing system 1 may be configured to include only the filtration module 10 and the terminal module 20 without the communication module 30 .

In the above embodiment, the communication module 30 is equipped with an environment in which the fluid processing system 1 will be installed, is fluidly connected to each component of the filtration module 10, and communicates with and is energized with the terminal module 20. You can.

The communication module 30 may include various configurations for fluidly connecting or blocking the filtration module 10 with the water source (S) and the water supply (D).

In the illustrated embodiment, the communication module 30 includes an external inlet pipe 31, an external outlet pipe 32, an external drain pipe 33, an external inlet valve 34, an external outlet valve 35, and an external drain valve. (36), external branch pipe (37), external branch valve (38) and external communication pipe (39).

The external water intake pipe 31 fluidly connects the external water source S and the filtration module 10. Raw water from the water source (S) may be delivered to the filtration module (10) through the external intake pipe (31).

The external water intake pipes 31 may be provided in various numbers depending on the number of filtration modules 10. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a single external intake pipe 31 is provided to fluidly connect the water source S and the single filtration module 10. It will be understood that, in the above embodiments, the fluid handling system 1 is provided in a separate heating environment.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of external water intake pipes 31 are provided, and a first water source (S1) and a second water source (S2) and a first filtration module 11 and a second filtration module 12 are provided, respectively. ) is fluidly connected. At this time, the external intake pipe 31 is a first external intake pipe 31a fluidly connecting the first water source S1 and the first filtration module 11, and the second water source S2 and the second filtration module ( It includes a second external water intake pipe (31b) fluidly connecting 12). In the above embodiments, it will be understood that the fluid handling system 1 is installed in an environment of district heating.

The external water outlet pipe 32 fluidly connects the external water supply source (D) and the filtration module 10. The purified water filtered while passing through the filtration unit 200 may be delivered to the demand point D through the external water outlet pipe 32.

The external water outlet pipes 32 may be provided in various numbers depending on the number of filtration modules 10. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a single external water discharge pipe 32 is provided to fluidly connect the water source S and the single filtration module 10.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of external water discharge pipes 32 are provided to fluidly connect the first filtration module 11, the second filtration module 12, and the water supply reservoir D, respectively. At this time, the external water outlet pipe 32 fluidly connects the first external water outlet pipe 32a and the second filtration module 12, which fluidly connects the first filtration module 11 to the demand source D. It includes a second external water discharge pipe (32b) that is connected to the external water outlet pipe.

Purified water filtered through the first filtration module 11 flows through the first external water discharge pipe 32a. Purified water filtered through the second filtration module 12 flows through the second external water discharge pipe 32b.

At this time, the first external water outlet pipe 32a and the second external water outlet pipe 32b are fluidically blocked, so that the purified water that has passed through the first filtration module 11 and the purified water that has passed through the second filtration module 12 Random mixing can be prevented.

In the above embodiment, the first external water discharge pipe 32a may form a flow path for low-temperature or room-temperature purified water, and the second external water discharge pipe 32b may form a flow path for high-temperature purified water.

The external drainage pipe 33 fluidly connects the external water storage tank (R) and the filtration module 10. The fluid that has cleaned the filter unit 200 may be discharged into the water storage tank (R) through the external drain pipe 33. The external drainage pipe 33 is fluidly connected to the filtration unit 200 and the external water storage tank (R), respectively.

The external drainage pipes 33 may be provided in various numbers depending on the number of filtration modules 10. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a single external drainage pipe 33 is provided to fluidly connect the filtration module 10 and the external water storage tank (R).

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of external drainage pipes 33 are provided to fluidly connect the first filtration module 11 and the second filtration module 12 and the water storage tank R, respectively. At this time, the external drainage pipe 33 connects the first external drainage pipe 33a and the second filtration module 12 fluidly connecting the first filtration module 11 with the water tank (R) to fluidly connect the water tank (R). It includes a second external drain pipe (33b) connected to the external drain pipe.

The fluid that cleans the filtration unit 200 provided in the first filtration module 11 flows through the first external drainage pipe 33a. The fluid that cleans the filtration unit 200 provided in the second filtration module 12 flows through the second external drainage pipe 33b.

The external water intake valve 34 is provided on the external water intake pipe 31 and opens or closes the external water water pipe 31. Accordingly, fluid connection between the water source S and the filtration module 10 may be permitted or blocked.

The external water intake valve 34 may be provided in any form that can open or close the external water intake pipe 31. In one embodiment, the external inlet valve 34 may be provided as a gate valve or solenoid valve.

The external inlet valve 34 may be operated by external force or an electrical signal. In an embodiment in which the external inlet valve 34 is operated by an electrical signal, the external inlet valve 34 may communicate with and be energized with the external valve control unit 810. The external inlet valve 34 may be controlled by an external valve control unit 810.

The external water intake valve 34 may be provided in various numbers depending on the number of external water intake pipes 31. In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the external inlet valve 34 is provided in a single number to open or close a single external inlet pipe 31.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, a plurality of external water intake valves 34 are provided to open or close the first external water intake pipe (31a) and the second external water intake pipe (31b). At this time, the external inlet valve 34 includes a first external inlet valve 34a provided in the first external inlet pipe 31a and a second external inlet valve 34b provided in the second external inlet pipe 31b. do.

The external water discharge valve 35 is provided in the external water discharge pipe 32 and opens or closes the external water discharge pipe 32. Accordingly, fluid connection between the filtration module 10 and the water reservoir D may be permitted or blocked.

The external water discharge valve 35 may be provided in any form that can open or close the external water discharge pipe 32. In one embodiment, the external outlet valve 35 may be provided as a gate valve or solenoid valve.

The external outlet valve 35 may be operated by external force or an electrical signal. In an embodiment in which the external outlet valve 35 is operated by an electrical signal, the external outlet valve 35 may communicate with and be energized with the external valve control unit 810. The external outlet valve 35 may be controlled by the external valve control unit 810.

The external water discharge valve 35 may be provided in various numbers depending on the number of external water discharge pipes 32. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the external water outlet valve 35 is provided in a single number and opens or closes a single external water outlet pipe 32.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of external water discharge valves 35 are provided to open or close the first external water discharge pipe 32a and the second external water discharge pipe 32b. At this time, the external outlet valve 35 includes a first external outlet valve 35a provided in the first external outlet pipe 32a and a second external outlet valve 35b provided in the second external outlet pipe 32b. do.

The external drain valve 36 is provided in the external drain pipe 33 and opens or closes the external drain pipe 33. Accordingly, fluid connection between the filtration module 10 and the water storage tank (R) may be permitted or blocked.

The external drain valve 36 may be provided in any form that can open or close the external drain pipe 33. In one embodiment, the external drain valve 36 may be provided as a gate valve or solenoid valve.

The external drain valve 36 may be operated by external force or an electrical signal. In an embodiment in which the external drain valve 36 is operated by an electrical signal, the external drain valve 36 may communicate with and be energized with the external valve control unit 810. The external drain valve 36 may be controlled by an external valve control unit 810.

The external drain valve 36 may be provided in various numbers depending on the number of external drain pipes 33. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, a single external drain valve 36 is provided to open or close a single external drain pipe 33.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of external drain valves 36 are provided to open or close the first external drain pipe 33a and the second external drain pipe 33b. At this time, the external drain valve 36 is a first external drain valve 36a that opens or closes the first external drain pipe 33a and a second external drain valve (36a) that opens or closes the second external drain pipe 33b. 36b).

The external branch pipe 37 fluidly connects the first external water outlet pipe 32a and the second external water outlet pipe 32b.

Purified water filtered while passing through the first filtration module 11 flows into the second filtration module 12 through the first external outlet pipe 32a, the external branch pipe 37, and the second external outlet pipe 32b. It can be. The inflowed purified water may be discharged into the water storage tank (R) after flushing the filtration unit 200 provided in the second filtration module 12.

Similarly, purified water filtered while passing through the second filtration module 12 sequentially passes through the second external outlet pipe 32b, the external branch pipe 37, and the first external outlet pipe 32a to the first filtration module 11. ) can flow into the The inflowed purified water may be discharged into the water storage tank (R) after cleaning the filtration unit 200 provided in the first filtration module 11.

The external branch valve 38 is provided in the external branch pipe 37 to open or close the external branch pipe 37. Accordingly, fluid connection between the first external water outlet pipe 32a and the second external water outlet pipe 32b may be permitted or blocked.

In a normal case, that is, when purified water that has passed through the filtration module 10 is supplied to the demand source (D), the external branch valve 38 can close the external branch pipe 37. In the above situation, each purified water filtered while passing through the first filtration module 11 and the second filtration module 12 is supplied to the demand point D through the first external discharge pipe 32a and the second external discharge pipe 32b. It can be transmitted as .

If cleaning of the first filtration module 11 or the second filtration module 12 is required, the external branch valve 38 can open the external branch piping 37. In the above situation, the fluid filtered while passing through one of the first filtration module 11 and the second filtration module 12 flows toward the other to clean the filtration unit 200 and then discharges into the water storage tank (R). It can be.

The external branch valve 38 may be provided in any form that can open or close the external branch pipe 37. In one embodiment, the external branch valve 38 may be provided as a gate valve or solenoid valve.

The external branch valve 38 may be operated by external force or an electrical signal. In an embodiment in which the external branch valve 38 is operated by an electrical signal, the external branch valve 38 may be in communication with the external valve control unit 810 and energized. External branch valve 38 may be controlled by external valve control unit 810.

Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11 , various information about the state of the fluid processing system 1 or the discharge point D.P. is output through the output unit 900 as an example.

Referring to FIG. 9, status information about the state of the fluid (i.e., raw water) flowing into the filtration module 10 and the state of the fluid (i.e., purified water) passing through the filtration unit 200 is provided to the output unit 900. ) is shown.

In the illustrated embodiment, the filtration unit 200 is displayed as “filtration device” and the demand location (D) is displayed as “my house” so that the user can easily recognize each facility.

Information about the fluid flowing on the upstream side of the filtration unit 200 may include any information that can express the state of the fluid (i.e., raw water) before filtration, such as TDS concentration, pressure, temperature, flow rate, and turbidity.

Additionally, information about the fluid flowing on the downstream side of the filtration unit 200 may also include any information that can express the state of the filtered fluid (i.e., purified water), such as TDS concentration, pressure, temperature, flow rate, and turbidity. there is.

Additionally, status information about the state of the filtering unit 200 may also be output through the output unit 900. That is, in the illustrated embodiment, status information regarding the remaining lifespan of the filter member 240 provided in the filtration unit 200 and whether water leakage has occurred in the filtration unit 200 or the filtration piping unit 300 is output. .

Accordingly, the user can perceive various state information about the state of the fluid processing system 1 through the output unit 900 of the terminal module 20.

Additionally, although not shown, the output unit 900 may output information about the fluid flow path formed inside the filtration module 10.

That is, as described above, the filtration pipe unit 300 includes a first filtration pipe 310, a second filtration pipe 320, and a third filtration pipe 330. The first filtration pipe 310 is fluidly connected to the filtration unit 200 to form a flow path through which fluid is filtered. In addition, the second filtration pipe 320 and the third filtration pipe 330 are each fluidly connected to the first filtration pipe 310 to form a bypass flow path through which fluid is supplied without filtration.

At this time, the output unit 900 may output information about whether fluid is supplied through which flow path to the inside of the filtration module 10.

Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11 , a state in which maintenance information about the discharge point (D.P.) is output through the output unit 900 is shown as an example.

Referring to FIG. 10, the output unit 900 may output replacement information about the discharge point (DP). The output unit 900 proposes to replace the configuration already provided at the discharge point (D.P) with another configuration that performs the same function, depending on the environment of the raw water supplied to the fluid processing system 1 or the demand source (D). Outputs replacement information.

In the illustrated embodiment, the output unit 900 outputs replacement information suggesting that the filter at the discharge point (DP) provided in the water purifier be replaced from the A filter to the B filter. The user can recognize the output replacement information and replace the filter provided at the discharge point (D.P) with a filter optimized for the environment of the raw water or demand point (D).

Accordingly, the filtration efficiency of purified water provided to users can be improved. Additionally, users can utilize a cheaper configuration while improving filtration efficiency, thereby improving economic efficiency. As a result, user satisfaction can be improved.

Referring to FIG. 11, the output unit 900 may output repair information about the discharge point (DP). The output unit 900 outputs repair information about the service life of the components already equipped at the discharge point (D.P), depending on the environment of the raw water supplied to the fluid treatment system 1 or the demand source (D).

In the illustrated embodiment, the output unit 900 outputs repair information about the service life of the filter at the discharge point (D.P.) provided in the water purifier. The user can recognize the printed repair information and recognize the usage period and replacement time of the filter provided at the discharge point (DP).

Accordingly, the user can easily recognize information about the replacement time of the component provided at the discharge point (D.P), the remaining use period, and the surrounding environment of the demand point (D). Accordingly, the user can preemptively perform maintenance work on the component provided at the discharge point (DP) before the component is damaged. As a result, the filtration efficiency of supplied purified water and user satisfaction can be improved.

Meanwhile, the calculated status information, product information, and maintenance information may be transmitted to the server. The operating entity of the server can effectively operate the fluid processing system 1 according to the transmitted status information, product information, and maintenance information. In addition, the operator of the server can provide various services to users, such as filter replacement or maintenance, using the delivered status information, product information, and maintenance information.

For this purpose, the server may include a database (DB) that stores a plurality of matching information corresponding to status information or product information.

The database (D.B) can store matching information in which the type of discharge point (D.P), model name, serial number, and configuration (i.e., a configuration that can be replaced or maintained) provided at the discharge point (D.P) are mapped and stored. Additionally, the database DB may store matching information in which various states of raw water or integer and appropriate configurations (eg, filters) are mapped and stored accordingly.

Therefore, the matching information matched by the server is information on the optimal configuration that reflects the characteristics of the discharge point (D.P) and the state of raw water or purified water, and the service life of the configuration already equipped at the discharge point (D.P.) It may contain information about

12 to 17, a control method of the fluid processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown as an example. The fluid processing system 1 according to the illustrated embodiment may be implemented by each component of the fluid processing system 1 described above.

In the illustrated embodiment, the control method of the fluid processing system 1 includes the sensor unit 500 generating sensing information about the state of an arbitrary point of the filtration module 10 (S100), and the calculation unit 700. A step of calculating state information using the sensed information (S200), a step of the server transmitting matching information corresponding to the calculated state information to the calculation unit 700 (S300), and the calculation unit 700 transmits the transmitted matching information. It includes a step of calculating maintenance information for maintenance of the discharge point (D.P.) using the information (S400) and a step of the output unit 900 outputting the calculated status information and maintenance information (S500).

Referring to FIG. 13, a detailed process of step S100 in which the sensor unit 500 generates sensing information about the state at an arbitrary point of the filtration module 10 is shown.

The pressure sensor 520 detects information about the pressure of the fluid flowing in the filtration module 10 (S110). That is, the pressure sensor 520 generates sensing information about the pressure of the fluid.

As described above, the pressure sensor 520 includes a first pressure sensor 521 provided in the first filtration inlet 311 and a second pressure sensor 522 provided in the first filtration outlet 312. do.

Accordingly, in this step (S110), the first pressure sensor 521 detects information about the pressure of the fluid flowing at a position adjacent to the filtering unit 200 (S111) and the second pressure sensor 522. It may be divided into a step (S112) of detecting information about the pressure of the fluid flowing downstream of the first pressure sensor 521.

That is, the first pressure sensor 521 generates sensing information about the pressure of the fluid upstream of the filtering unit 200 (S111). Additionally, the second pressure sensor 522 generates sensing information about the pressure of the fluid downstream of the filtering unit 200 (S112). The sensing information generated by the pressure sensor 520 can be used to calculate whether the filtration module 10 is clogged or the replacement cycle of the filter member 240.

Additionally, the turbidity sensor 510 detects information about the turbidity of the fluid flowing in the filtration module 10 (S120). That is, the turbidity sensor 510 generates detection information about the turbidity of the fluid.

The flow sensor 530 detects information about the flow rate of the fluid flowing in the filtration module 10 (S130). That is, the flow sensor 530 generates sensing information about the flow rate of fluid.

The water leak sensor 540 detects information about whether fluid has flowed into the frame bottom 110 of the filtration module 10 (S140). That is, the water leak sensor 540 generates detection information about whether fluid is leaking.

Each sensed information generated by the sensor unit 500 is transmitted to the calculation unit 700 through the sensor communication unit 610 of the communication unit 600.

Referring to FIG. 14, a detailed process of the step (S200) in which the calculation unit 700 calculates state information using the generated sensing information about the state of the filtration module 10 is shown.

First, the state information calculation unit 710 calculates state information about the state of the filter member 240 provided in the filtration module 10 using the generated sensing information (S210). That is, the state information calculation unit 710 uses the sensing information generated by the sensor unit 500 to calculate state information about the state of the filter member 240, for example, whether it is clogged or not, the period of use, etc.

The state information calculation unit 710 uses the generated detection information to calculate information on whether water leakage has occurred at any point in the filtration module 10 (S220). That is, the status information calculation unit 710 calculates status information about whether the filtration module 10 is leaking water using the detection information generated by the sensor unit 500.

Additionally, the state information calculation unit 710 calculates information about the fluid flow path formed in the filtration module 10 using the generated sensing information (S230). That is, the state information calculation unit 710 uses the sensing information generated by the sensor unit 500 to calculate state information about the filtration piping unit 300 through which fluid flows.

The calculated status information is transmitted to the output unit 900 and the server.

Referring to FIG. 15, a step (S300) in which the server transmits matching information corresponding to the calculated state information to the calculation unit 700 is shown.

First, the product information calculation unit 730 of the calculation unit 700 calculates product information to identify the discharge point (DP) (S310). As described above, the calculated product information may include information related to the type of discharge point (D.P), model name, model number, or serial number of the discharge point (D.P).

The server communication unit 630 transmits the calculated status information and product information to the server (S320). To this end, a process in which the status information and product information calculated by the calculation unit 700 are transmitted to the server communication unit 630 may be preceded.

The server matches the matching information that matches the calculated state information and product information among the matching information stored in the database (D.B) (S330). As described above, the matched matching information includes information on the optimal configuration that reflects the characteristics of the discharge point (D.P) and the state of raw water or purified water, and information on the use life of the configuration already equipped at the discharge point (D.P.) It can be included.

The server transmits the matched matching information to the server communication unit 630 (S340). The server communication unit 630 transfers the delivered matching information to the maintenance information calculation unit 740 of the calculation unit 700 (S350).

Referring to FIG. 16, a step (S400) in which the calculation unit 700 calculates maintenance information for maintenance of the discharge point using the delivered matching information is shown.

The replacement information calculation module 741 uses the status information and matching information to calculate replacement information on whether the configuration of the discharge point (D.P) is replaced (S410). It will be understood that the replacement information calculated in this step (S410) is information about whether it is desirable to replace the configuration already equipped at the discharge point (DP) with another configuration.

The repair information calculation module 742 calculates repair information on whether the configuration of the discharge point (D.P.) is repaired using the status information and matching information (S420). It will be understood that the repair information calculated in this step (S420) is information about the service life of the component already equipped at the discharge point (D.P.) and whether replacement of the component is required according to the expiration of the service life.

Referring to FIG. 17, a step (S500) in which the output unit 900 outputs the calculated status information and maintenance information is shown.

First, the output unit 900 receives the calculated status information and maintenance information (S510). Although not shown, the output unit 900 can also receive control information and product information.

The visualization information output unit 910 outputs the received status information and maintenance information in the form of visualization information (S520). Additionally, the audio information output unit 920 outputs the received status information and maintenance information in the form of audio information (S530).

At this time, the output steps (S520 and S530) may be performed simultaneously or at different times. In addition, although not shown, this step (S500) may further include outputting control information and product information.

That is, through this step (S500), that is, the user receives various information about the fluid processing system 1 and the discharge point (D.P.) at which purified water is received from the fluid processing system 1 in the form of visualized information or audible information. can be provided.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented in this specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add or change components within the scope of the same spirit. , deletion, addition, etc., other embodiments can be easily proposed, but this will also be said to be within the scope of the present invention.

1: Fluid handling system 10: Filtration module
11: first filtration module 12: second filtration module
20: terminal module 30: communication module
31: external inlet pipe 31a: first external inlet pipe
31b: second external water inlet pipe 32: external water outlet pipe
32a: first external water outlet pipe 32b: second external water outlet pipe
33: external drainage pipe 33a: first external drainage pipe
33b: second external drain pipe 34: external water intake valve
34a: first external inlet valve 34b: second external inlet valve
35: external outlet valve 35a: first external outlet valve
35b: second external outlet valve 36: external drain valve
36a: first external drain valve 36b: second external drain valve
37: external branch piping 38: external branch valve
39: External flue pipe 100: Frame
110: frame 120: frame space
200: filtration unit 210: filtration body
220: cover part 230: filtration space
240: filter member 300: filtration piping unit
310: first filtration pipe 311: first filtration inlet
312: first filtration outlet 320: second filtration pipe
321: second filtration inlet 322: second filtration outlet
330: Third filtration pipe 331: Third filtration inlet
332: Third filtration outlet 340: Discharge pipe
400: filtration valve unit 410: flow path adjustment valve
411: first flow path adjustment valve 412: second flow path adjustment valve
420: Channel opening/closing valve 421: First channel opening/closing valve
422: Second flow path opening/closing valve 423: Third flow path opening/closing valve
430: flow path closing valve 440: discharge valve
500: sensor unit 510: turbidity sensor
520: pressure sensor 521: first pressure sensor
522: second pressure sensor 530: flow sensor (flow meter)
540: leak sensor 600: communication unit
610: Sensor communication unit 620: Valve communication unit
621: External valve communication module 622: Filtration valve communication module
630: Server communication unit 700: Operation unit
710: Status information operation unit 720: Control information operation unit
730: Product information operation unit 740: Maintenance information operation unit
741: Replacement information calculation module 742: Repair information calculation module
800: Control unit 810: External valve control unit
820: Filtration valve control unit 900: Output unit
910: Visualization information output unit 920: Auditory information output unit
S: Source S1: First source
S2: Second water source D: Demand area
DP: Discharge Point R: Reservoir
Server: external server DB: database

Claims (18)

Among the points of the flow path that fluidly connects a demand area including a plurality of discharge points and an external water source, the point that branches to the plurality of discharge points or the water source than the branching point In a fluid processing system biased toward,
A filtration module that is fluidly connected to the water source and the discharge point, and includes a sensor unit that filters the fluid delivered from the water source, delivers it to the demand destination, and generates detection information; and
It includes a terminal module that receives the detection information from the sensor unit and transmits the detection information or status information calculated using the detection information to an external server,
The terminal module is,
a calculation unit that calculates the state information about the state of the filtration module using the sensing information; and
Comprising a communication unit that communicates with the filtration module to receive the sensing information, communicates with the server to transmit the sensing information or the calculated state information to the server, and receives matching information stored in the server,
Fluid handling system. According to paragraph 1,
The server is,
Includes a database that stores the matching information,
The calculation unit is,
It includes a product information calculation unit that calculates product information to identify the discharge point,
The database is,
Among the stored matching information, matching information that matches the calculated state information and the product information is transmitted to the calculation unit,
Fluid handling system. According to paragraph 1,
The calculation unit is,
A state information calculation unit that calculates the state information using the sensed information,
The state information operation unit is,
Among the sensing information generated by the sensor unit, sensing information about the state of the filter member provided in the filtration module, sensing information about the TDS (Total Dissolved Solid) concentration of the fluid flowing at an arbitrary point of the filtration module, and pressure Calculating the state information using any one or more of sensing information for, sensing information for temperature, sensing information for flow rate, and sensing information for turbidity,
Fluid handling system. According to paragraph 3,
The Department of Communications,
Comprising a server communication unit that communicates with the state information calculation unit and the server, respectively, and transmits the calculated state information to the server,
Fluid handling system. According to paragraph 3,
The calculation unit is,
a replacement information calculation module that calculates replacement information on whether to replace the configuration of the discharge point using the status information and the matching information; and
Comprising a repair information calculation module that calculates repair information on whether or not the configuration of the discharge point can be repaired using the status information and the matching information,
Fluid handling system. According to clause 5,
Comprising an output unit that outputs the calculated status information, the replacement information, and the repair information,
Fluid handling system. According to clause 6,
The output unit,
a visualization information output unit that outputs the calculated state information, replacement information, and repair information in the form of visualization information; and
Comprising an auralization information output unit that outputs the calculated state information, the replacement information, and the repair information in the form of auralization information,
Fluid handling system. According to paragraph 1,
The calculation unit is,
It includes a control information calculation unit that calculates control information for controlling the filtration module using the sensing information,
The terminal module is,
Comprising a control unit that communicates with the calculation unit and controls the filtration module using the calculated control information,
Fluid handling system. According to clause 8,
It includes a communication module fluidly connected to the water source, the water reservoir, and the filtration module, respectively,
The control unit,
Communicating with the communication module and controlling the communication module using the calculated control information,
Fluid handling system. According to clause 6,
The output unit,
Provided in the form of a display that outputs the status information, the replacement information, or the repair information in the form of visualization information and receives control information from the outside by touch,
Fluid handling system. (a) a sensor unit generating sensing information about the state of an arbitrary point of the filtration module;
(b) a calculation unit calculating state information using the sensing information;
(c) a server transmitting matching information corresponding to the calculated state information to the calculation unit; and
(d) comprising the step of the calculation unit calculating maintenance information for maintenance of the discharge point using the transmitted matching information,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 11,
In step (a),
(a1) a pressure sensor generating sensing information about the pressure of fluid flowing in the filtration module;
(a2) a turbidity sensor generating sensing information about the turbidity of the fluid flowing in the filtration module;
(a3) a flow sensor generating sensing information about the flow rate of fluid flowing in the filtration module; and
(a4) comprising the step of the water leak sensor generating detection information about whether fluid has entered the bottom of the frame of the filtration module,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 12,
In step (a1),
(a11) generating, by a first pressure sensor, sensing information about the pressure of the fluid flowing at a location adjacent to the filtering unit; and
(a12) comprising a second pressure sensor generating sensing information about the pressure of the fluid flowing downstream of the first pressure sensor,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 11,
In step (b),
(b1) a state information calculation unit calculating state information about the state of a filter member provided in the filtration module using the sensing information;
(b2) the state information calculation unit calculating state information on whether water leakage occurs at a certain point of the filtration module using the detection information; and
(b3) comprising the step of the state information calculation unit calculating state information about the fluid flow path formed in the filtration module using the sensing information,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 11,
In step (c),
(c1) a product information calculation unit calculating product information to identify the discharge point;
(c2) a server communication unit transmitting the calculated status information and product information to the server;
(c3) matching, by the server, matching information that matches the calculated state information and the product information among the matching information stored in a database;
(c4) the server transmitting the matching information to the server communication unit; and
(c5) comprising the step of the server communication unit transmitting the delivered matching information to the calculation unit,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 11,
In step (d),
(d1) a replacement information calculation module calculating replacement information on whether to replace the configuration of the discharge point using the status information and the matching information; and
(d2) Comprising a step of the repair information calculation module calculating repair information on whether the configuration of the discharge point is repairable using the status information and the matching information,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 11,
(e) comprising an output unit outputting the calculated status information and maintenance information,
Control methods for fluid handling systems. According to clause 17,
In step (e),
(e1) receiving the output unit calculated status information and maintenance information;
(e2) a visualization information output unit outputting the received status information and maintenance information in the form of visualization information; and
(e3) comprising the step of outputting the received status information and maintenance information in the form of audio information output unit,
Control methods for fluid handling systems.

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