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- the present invention relates generally to the field of flood relief. More specifically, the present invention relates to a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system.
- the system can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to a lack of supply and/or drought.
- the system is comprised of at least one pump station that can be placed in a body of water. When flooding occurs, at least one water sensor is activated such that the pump begins pumping flood water through the system.
- the system may be comprised of at least one filter that is preferably a multi-layered carbon filter. Using a hydroelectric and magnetic compass, the system redirects the flood water through a tubing/piping to deliver water to drought-stricken locations.
- the tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
- the subject matter disclosed and claimed herein in one embodiment thereof, comprises a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system.
- the system can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought.
- the system is comprised of at least one pump that can be placed in a body of water. When flooding occurs, at least one water sensor is activated such that the pump begins pumping flood water through the system.
- the system may be comprised of at least one filter.
- the filter is preferably a multi-layered carbon filter.
- the system redirects the flood water through a tubing/piping to deliver water to drought-stricken locations.
- the tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
- the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding.
- the system removes floodwater from a flooded area.
- the floodwater can be transported to drought-stricken areas.
- the system solves both flooding and drought-related issues simultaneously.
- the subject matter disclosed and claimed herein in one embodiment thereof, comprises a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system.
- the system can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought.
- the system is comprised of at least one intake pump station.
- the pump station is preferably positioned within a body of water and is comprised of at least one pump.
- the intake pump station may also be comprised of at least one filtration system.
- the filtration system is comprised of a mesh screen having a multi-layered carbon filter that prevents harmful contaminants from entering the system.
- the filter may be comprised of zeolite beads that are receptive to H20 molecules.
- the system may be manually activated or can be automatically activated via at least one water level sensor.
- the water level sensor can be placed at any height above ground level and detects the presence of water at and above the level of the sensor. As a result, the sensor will be triggered when flooding occurs.
- the sensor is in wireless electrical communication with the intake pump station and/or the pump such that the pumping of water from the body of water begins. Water is then pumped through the system via piping.
- the piping may be comprised of at least one valve.
- the valve is preferably an arterial valve.
- the valve separates wastewater from clean water within the system.
- the valve is comprised of at least one filter.
- the filter may be any filter type known in the art.
- the filter is comprised of a capillary filtration system.
- the piping is comprised of an outer surface.
- the outer surface is preferably made of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber, a steel material, or any material of the like that is puncture and tamper-resistant. As a result, the outer surface protects the piping from damage.
- the system may also be comprised of a method of using the system.
- the system is installed near a body of water wherein at least one intake pump station is placed in the body of water and at least one water level sensor is placed near the body of water at or above ground level. Once the water level sensor detects water in the event of flooding, the intake pump station begins pumping water through the system via the piping. Then, the water within the system is filtered by the filtration system and the valve. Next, at least one hydroelectric and magnetic compass redirects the water through the tubing to deliver water to drought-stricken locations.
- the tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
- the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. To do so, the system removes floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, the floodwater can be transported to drought-stricken areas. In this manner, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system solves both flooding and drought-related issues simultaneously.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture
- FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the present invention in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought.
- the system is comprised of at least one intake pump station.
- the pump station is preferably positioned within a body of water and is comprised of at least one pump.
- the primary purpose of the system is to ultimately preserve the integrity of individual ecosystems, though it is also intended to deliver potable water to various lakes, rivers and reservoirs.
- the intake pump station may also be comprised of at least one filtration system.
- the filtration system may be comprised of a mesh screen having a multi-layered carbon filter that prevents harmful contaminants from entering the system.
- the filter may be comprised of zeolite beads that are receptive to H20 molecules.
- the system may be manually activated or can be automatically activated via at least one water level sensor that can be placed at any height above ground level and detects the presence of water at and above the level of the sensor. As a result, the sensor will be triggered when flooding occurs.
- the sensor is in wireless electrical communication with the intake pump station and/or the pump such that the pumping of water from the body of water begins. Water is then pumped through the system via piping.
- the piping may be comprised of at least one valve that is preferably an arterial valve.
- the valve separates wastewater from clean water within the system.
- the valve is comprised of at least one filter.
- the filter may be any filter type known in the art.
- the filter is comprised of a capillary filtration system that separates wastewater from clean water.
- the piping is comprised of an outer surface.
- the outer surface is preferably made of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber, a steel material, or any material of the like that is puncture and tamper-resistant. As a result, the outer surface protects the piping from damage.
- the system may also be comprised of a method of using the system.
- the system is installed near a body of water wherein at least one intake pump station is placed in the body of water and at least one water level sensor is placed near the body of water at or above ground level. Once the water level sensor detects water in the event of flooding, the intake pump station begins pumping water through the system via the piping. Then, the water within the system is filtered by the filtration system and the valve. Next, at least one hydroelectric and magnetic compass redirects the water through the tubing to deliver water to drought-stricken locations.
- the tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
- the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. To do so, the system removes floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, the floodwater can be transported to drought-stricken areas. In this manner, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system solves both flooding and drought-related issues simultaneously.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the system 100 can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to a lack of supply and/or drought.
- the system 100 is comprised of at least one intake pump station 180 .
- the pump station 180 is preferably positioned within a body of water 10 .
- the intake pump station 180 is preferably comprised of at least one pump 182 .
- the pump 182 may be any pump type known in the art. However, the pump 182 is preferably a pressurized, hydraulic pump.
- the pump 182 may also be a siphoning pump or any other similar piece of equipment of the like that achieves a siphon.
- the intake pump station 180 may also be comprised of at least one filtration system 150 .
- the filtration system 150 is a mesh screen.
- the filtration system 150 may be any system type known in the art.
- the filtration system 150 is comprised of a mesh screen having a multi-layered carbon filter 152 .
- the carbon filter 152 prevents harmful contaminants from entering the system.
- the filter 152 may be comprised of zeolite beads 156 .
- the beads 156 are receptive to H20 molecules.
- the beads 156 also generate heat during the pasteurization process.
- the filtration system 150 may also be comprised of at least one catchment area 154 that captures animal and plant life and prevents the same from entering the system 100 .
- the system 150 is positioned downstream from the intake pump station 180 . This results in little to no ecosystem disturbance or transference of marine life and aquaculture.
- the system 100 may be manually activated via controls on the pump 182 .
- the system 100 is automatically activated via at least one water level sensor 160 .
- the water level sensor 160 can be placed at any height above ground level 20 .
- the sensor 160 detects the presence of water at and above the level of the sensor 160 . Therefore, in the event of flooding, the sensor 160 will be triggered.
- the sensor 160 is in wireless electrical communication with the intake pump station 180 and/or the pump 182 such that pumping of water from the body of water 10 begins. Water is then pumped through the system 100 via piping 140 .
- the piping 140 may be of any type known in the art.
- the system 100 may also be comprised of at least one hydroelectric generator 130 that generates electricity from water flowing through the system 100 .
- the generator 130 provides power to at least one transformer 120 which can be used to transfer electricity to at least one power cable 110 . This electricity may then be used as needed.
- This electricity can also be used to power the system 100 such that it is self-contained and creates its own energy source as a closed loop, both pressurized and propelled by the pump 182 and/or generator 130 .
- the piping/tubing 140 may be comprised of at least one valve 142 .
- the valve 142 may be any valve type known in the art.
- the valve 142 is preferably an arterial valve.
- the valve 142 is connected to the piping 140 and may also be connected to an existing overflow spillage component of a hydroelectric dam or river basin (not shown).
- the valve 142 separates wastewater from clean water within the system 100 .
- the valve 142 may be any material known in the art.
- the valve 142 is made from a plastic material such as, but not limited to, recovered plastics, ethylene chloride, acetate vinyl, etc.
- the valve 142 is comprised of at least one filter 146 .
- the filter 146 may be any filter type known in the art.
- the filter 146 is comprised of a capillary filtration system having at least one internal streamline filter that separates waste water from clean water.
- the filter 146 may encompass features of the filtration system 150 described supra.
- the piping 140 is comprised of an outer surface 144 .
- the outer surface 144 is preferably made of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber, a steel material, or any material of the like that is puncture and tamper-resistant. As a result, the outer surface 144 protects the piping 140 from damage.
- the piping 140 is comprised of above-ground hydro-tubing or any other similar piping/tubing known in the art.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method 200 of using one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.
- the system 100 may also be comprised of a method 200 of using the system 100 .
- the system 100 is installed near a body of water 10 [Step 202 ]. More specifically, this step entails placing at least one intake pump station 180 in a body of water 10 and placing at least one water level sensor 160 near the body of water 10 at or above ground level. Once the water level sensor 160 detects water in the event of flooding, the intake pump station 180 begins pumping water through the system 100 via the piping 140 [Step 204 ].
- the water within the system 100 is filtered by the filtration system 150 and the valve 142 [Step 206 ]. Additionally, the water within the system 100 generates electricity via the generator 130 , such that the electricity can be used to power the system 100 or for some secondary purpose [Step 208 ]. Then, at least one hydroelectric and magnetic compass 170 redirects the water through the tubing 140 to deliver water to drought-stricken locations [Step 210 ]. It should be appreciated that the tubing 140 may be installed in a plurality of locations structures 30 such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system 100 , as seen in FIG. 2 .
- the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives.
- One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure.
- the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
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The present invention relates to a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system for redirecting water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought. The system is comprised of at least one pump that can be placed in a body of water. When flooding occurs, at least one water sensor is activated, such that the pump begins pumping flood water through the system. The system may be comprised of at least one filter that is preferably a multi-layered carbon filter. Using a hydroelectric and magnetic compass, the system redirects the flood water through a tubing/piping to deliver water to drought-stricken locations. The tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
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- The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/275,623, which was filed on Nov. 4, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates generally to the field of flood relief. More specifically, the present invention relates to a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system. The system can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to a lack of supply and/or drought. The system is comprised of at least one pump station that can be placed in a body of water. When flooding occurs, at least one water sensor is activated such that the pump begins pumping flood water through the system. The system may be comprised of at least one filter that is preferably a multi-layered carbon filter. Using a hydroelectric and magnetic compass, the system redirects the flood water through a tubing/piping to deliver water to drought-stricken locations. The tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
- Excessive flooding causes significant damage to communities, environments, human life, wildlife, and more. During flooding, individuals may be left with no other option other than just waiting for floodwaters to subside to begin rebuilding and recovering. In addition, many areas in the United States suffer from drought. At times, these areas do not possess enough water for sustainability.
- Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding by removing floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that can be used to transport flood water to drought-stricken areas.
- The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system. The system can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought. The system is comprised of at least one pump that can be placed in a body of water. When flooding occurs, at least one water sensor is activated such that the pump begins pumping flood water through the system. The system may be comprised of at least one filter. The filter is preferably a multi-layered carbon filter. Using a hydroelectric and magnetic compass, the system redirects the flood water through a tubing/piping to deliver water to drought-stricken locations. The tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
- In this manner, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. To do so, the system removes floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, the floodwater can be transported to drought-stricken areas. As a result, the system solves both flooding and drought-related issues simultaneously.
- The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
- The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system. The system can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought. The system is comprised of at least one intake pump station. The pump station is preferably positioned within a body of water and is comprised of at least one pump.
- The intake pump station may also be comprised of at least one filtration system. In one embodiment, the filtration system is comprised of a mesh screen having a multi-layered carbon filter that prevents harmful contaminants from entering the system. The filter may be comprised of zeolite beads that are receptive to H20 molecules.
- The system may be manually activated or can be automatically activated via at least one water level sensor. The water level sensor can be placed at any height above ground level and detects the presence of water at and above the level of the sensor. As a result, the sensor will be triggered when flooding occurs. The sensor is in wireless electrical communication with the intake pump station and/or the pump such that the pumping of water from the body of water begins. Water is then pumped through the system via piping.
- The piping may be comprised of at least one valve. The valve is preferably an arterial valve. The valve separates wastewater from clean water within the system. In one embodiment, the valve is comprised of at least one filter. The filter may be any filter type known in the art. In the preferred embodiment, the filter is comprised of a capillary filtration system.
- The piping is comprised of an outer surface. The outer surface is preferably made of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber, a steel material, or any material of the like that is puncture and tamper-resistant. As a result, the outer surface protects the piping from damage.
- The system may also be comprised of a method of using the system. First, the system is installed near a body of water wherein at least one intake pump station is placed in the body of water and at least one water level sensor is placed near the body of water at or above ground level. Once the water level sensor detects water in the event of flooding, the intake pump station begins pumping water through the system via the piping. Then, the water within the system is filtered by the filtration system and the valve. Next, at least one hydroelectric and magnetic compass redirects the water through the tubing to deliver water to drought-stricken locations. The tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
- Accordingly, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. To do so, the system removes floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, the floodwater can be transported to drought-stricken areas. In this manner, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system solves both flooding and drought-related issues simultaneously.
- To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
- The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and -
FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. - The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
- As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding by removing floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that can be used to transport flood water to drought-stricken areas.
- The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to lack of supply and/or drought. The system is comprised of at least one intake pump station. The pump station is preferably positioned within a body of water and is comprised of at least one pump. The primary purpose of the system is to ultimately preserve the integrity of individual ecosystems, though it is also intended to deliver potable water to various lakes, rivers and reservoirs.
- The intake pump station may also be comprised of at least one filtration system. The filtration system may be comprised of a mesh screen having a multi-layered carbon filter that prevents harmful contaminants from entering the system. The filter may be comprised of zeolite beads that are receptive to H20 molecules.
- The system may be manually activated or can be automatically activated via at least one water level sensor that can be placed at any height above ground level and detects the presence of water at and above the level of the sensor. As a result, the sensor will be triggered when flooding occurs. The sensor is in wireless electrical communication with the intake pump station and/or the pump such that the pumping of water from the body of water begins. Water is then pumped through the system via piping.
- The piping may be comprised of at least one valve that is preferably an arterial valve. The valve separates wastewater from clean water within the system. In one embodiment, the valve is comprised of at least one filter. The filter may be any filter type known in the art. In the preferred embodiment, the filter is comprised of a capillary filtration system that separates wastewater from clean water.
- The piping is comprised of an outer surface. The outer surface is preferably made of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber, a steel material, or any material of the like that is puncture and tamper-resistant. As a result, the outer surface protects the piping from damage.
- The system may also be comprised of a method of using the system. First, the system is installed near a body of water wherein at least one intake pump station is placed in the body of water and at least one water level sensor is placed near the body of water at or above ground level. Once the water level sensor detects water in the event of flooding, the intake pump station begins pumping water through the system via the piping. Then, the water within the system is filtered by the filtration system and the valve. Next, at least one hydroelectric and magnetic compass redirects the water through the tubing to deliver water to drought-stricken locations. The tubing may be installed in a plurality of locations such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using the system.
- Accordingly, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system that mitigates the effects of flooding. To do so, the system removes floodwater from a flooded area. In addition, the floodwater can be transported to drought-stricken areas. In this manner, the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system solves both flooding and drought-related issues simultaneously.
- Referring initially to the drawings,
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood anddrought relief system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Thesystem 100 can be used to redirect water from flooded areas to areas in need of water due to a lack of supply and/or drought. Thesystem 100 is comprised of at least oneintake pump station 180. Thepump station 180 is preferably positioned within a body ofwater 10. Theintake pump station 180 is preferably comprised of at least onepump 182. Thepump 182 may be any pump type known in the art. However, thepump 182 is preferably a pressurized, hydraulic pump. Thepump 182 may also be a siphoning pump or any other similar piece of equipment of the like that achieves a siphon. - The
intake pump station 180 may also be comprised of at least onefiltration system 150. In one embodiment, thefiltration system 150 is a mesh screen. However, thefiltration system 150 may be any system type known in the art. - In one embodiment, the
filtration system 150 is comprised of a mesh screen having amulti-layered carbon filter 152. Thecarbon filter 152 prevents harmful contaminants from entering the system. Thefilter 152 may be comprised ofzeolite beads 156. Thebeads 156 are receptive to H20 molecules. Thebeads 156 also generate heat during the pasteurization process. - The
filtration system 150 may also be comprised of at least onecatchment area 154 that captures animal and plant life and prevents the same from entering thesystem 100. In one embodiment, thesystem 150 is positioned downstream from theintake pump station 180. This results in little to no ecosystem disturbance or transference of marine life and aquaculture. - The
system 100 may be manually activated via controls on thepump 182. In another embodiment, thesystem 100 is automatically activated via at least onewater level sensor 160. Thewater level sensor 160 can be placed at any height aboveground level 20. Thesensor 160 detects the presence of water at and above the level of thesensor 160. Therefore, in the event of flooding, thesensor 160 will be triggered. - The
sensor 160 is in wireless electrical communication with theintake pump station 180 and/or thepump 182 such that pumping of water from the body ofwater 10 begins. Water is then pumped through thesystem 100 viapiping 140. The piping 140 may be of any type known in the art. - The
system 100 may also be comprised of at least onehydroelectric generator 130 that generates electricity from water flowing through thesystem 100. Thegenerator 130 provides power to at least one transformer 120 which can be used to transfer electricity to at least onepower cable 110. This electricity may then be used as needed. This electricity can also be used to power thesystem 100 such that it is self-contained and creates its own energy source as a closed loop, both pressurized and propelled by thepump 182 and/orgenerator 130. - The piping/
tubing 140 may be comprised of at least onevalve 142. Thevalve 142 may be any valve type known in the art. Thevalve 142 is preferably an arterial valve. Thevalve 142 is connected to thepiping 140 and may also be connected to an existing overflow spillage component of a hydroelectric dam or river basin (not shown). Thevalve 142 separates wastewater from clean water within thesystem 100. Thevalve 142 may be any material known in the art. In one embodiment, thevalve 142 is made from a plastic material such as, but not limited to, recovered plastics, ethylene chloride, acetate vinyl, etc. - In one embodiment, the
valve 142 is comprised of at least onefilter 146. Thefilter 146 may be any filter type known in the art. In the preferred embodiment, thefilter 146 is comprised of a capillary filtration system having at least one internal streamline filter that separates waste water from clean water. Thefilter 146 may encompass features of thefiltration system 150 described supra. - The piping 140 is comprised of an
outer surface 144. Theouter surface 144 is preferably made of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber, a steel material, or any material of the like that is puncture and tamper-resistant. As a result, theouter surface 144 protects the piping 140 from damage. In one embodiment, the piping 140 is comprised of above-ground hydro-tubing or any other similar piping/tubing known in the art. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of a method 200 of using one potential embodiment of a dual-purpose flood anddrought relief system 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Thesystem 100 may also be comprised of a method 200 of using thesystem 100. First, thesystem 100 is installed near a body of water 10 [Step 202]. More specifically, this step entails placing at least oneintake pump station 180 in a body ofwater 10 and placing at least onewater level sensor 160 near the body ofwater 10 at or above ground level. Once thewater level sensor 160 detects water in the event of flooding, theintake pump station 180 begins pumping water through thesystem 100 via the piping 140 [Step 204]. Then, the water within thesystem 100 is filtered by thefiltration system 150 and the valve 142 [Step 206]. Additionally, the water within thesystem 100 generates electricity via thegenerator 130, such that the electricity can be used to power thesystem 100 or for some secondary purpose [Step 208]. Then, at least one hydroelectric andmagnetic compass 170 redirects the water through thetubing 140 to deliver water to drought-stricken locations [Step 210]. It should be appreciated that thetubing 140 may be installed in a plurality of locations structures 30 such as, but not limited to, highways, roadways, railways, bridges, etc., to easily transport water using thesystem 100, as seen inFIG. 2 . - Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “dual-purpose flood and drought relief system” and “system” are interchangeable and refer to the dual-purpose flood and
drought relief system 100 of the present invention. - Notwithstanding the foregoing, the dual-purpose flood and
drought relief system 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the dual-purpose flood anddrought relief system 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the dual-purpose flood anddrought relief system 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the dual-purpose flood anddrought relief system 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the dual-purpose flood anddrought relief system 100 may be of any size, shape and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences. - Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
- What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
Claims (20)
1. A dual-purpose flood and drought relief system comprising:
a pump;
a filtration system;
a piping;
a valve;
a compass; and
a water sensor.
2. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 1 , wherein the pump is comprised of a hydraulic pump.
3. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration system is comprised of a mesh screen.
4. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 3 , wherein the mesh screen is comprised of a multi-layered carbon filter.
5. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 4 , wherein the multi-layered carbon filter is comprised of a zeolite bead.
6. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration system is comprised of a catchment area.
7. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 1 , wherein the water sensor is in electrical communication with the pump.
8. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 7 , the water sensor is activated when water is detected by the water sensor.
9. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 8 , wherein activation of the water sensor activates the pump.
10. A dual-purpose flood and drought relief system comprising:
a pump;
a filtration system;
a piping;
a valve;
a compass;
a water sensor; and
a generator.
11. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein the valve is comprised of an arterial valve.
12. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein the valve is comprised of a filter.
13. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 12 , wherein the filter is comprised of a capillary filtration system.
14. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein an outer surface of the piping is comprised of a heat-resistant para-aramid synthetic fiber.
15. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein an outer surface of the piping is comprised of a steel material.
16. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein the generator provides power to a transformer.
17. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein the compass is comprised of a hydroelectric and magnetic compass.
18. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein the piping is comprised of a puncture-resistant material.
19. The dual-purpose flood and drought relief system of claim 10 , wherein the valve is comprised of a plastic material.
20. A method of using a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system, the method comprising:
placing an intake pump of a dual-purpose flood and drought relief system in a body of water;
placing a water level sensor of the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system near the body of water at or above a ground level;
pumping a quantity of water through the dual-purpose flood and drought relief system;
filtering the quantity of water;
generating electricity; and
delivering the quantity of water to a secondary location using a tubing installed on a structure.
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