Patent classifications
F04D15/02
LIQUID SUCK-BACK SYSTEM AND LIQUID SUCK-BACK METHOD
The present disclosure provides a liquid suck-back system and a liquid suck-back method, and belongs to the technical field of suck-back of liquid. The liquid suck-back system includes a suck-back pipeline and a suck-back pump. The suck-back pipeline includes a first port and a second port, the first port is connected to the suck-back pump, and the second port is connected to a liquid supply pipeline. The suck-back pipeline includes a suck-back valve and a water return bay, the liquid supply pipeline is configured to supply liquid chemicals, and the suck-back pump is configured to suck back residual liquid chemicals in the liquid supply pipeline when the liquid supply pipeline stops supplying liquid chemicals.
Self Learning Control System and Method for Optimizing a Consumable Input Variable
A control system for an operable system such as a flow control system or temperature control system. The system operates in a control loop to regularly update a model with respect at least one optimizable input variable based on the detected variables. The model provides prediction of use of the input variables in all possible operation points or paths of the system variables which achieve an output setpoint. In some example embodiments, the control loop is performed during initial setup and subsequent operation of the one or more operable elements in the operable system. The control system is self-learning in that at least some of the initial and subsequent parameters of the system are determined automatically during runtime.
PROTECTING CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS FROM CAVITATION THROUGH APPLIED MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUE
A system and method for operating centrifugal pumps related to net positive suction head (NPSH), including identifying a group of centrifugal pumps and deriving an equation for the group based on manufacturer data of the centrifugal pumps collectively in the group, the equation correlating NPSH required (NPSHr) with flowrate of pumped fluid, wherein the manufacturer data includes NPSHr for each centrifugal pump of the group as a function of the flowrate of the pumped fluid. The technique includes specifying a NPSH margin for NPSH available (NPSHa) above the NPSHr.
Liquid level sensor
The present invention provides a liquid level sensor and an automatic calibration process which removes the need for prior manual calibration of the liquid level sensor, as this happens dynamically during installation and use of the pump. Further, by frequently monitoring the calibration of the sensor and correcting for long term drift or contamination on the sensing surface, the reliability of the liquid level sensor is considerably better than those of the prior art. By operating a solid state sensor, there are no moving parts in the liquid level sensor described above.
SUMP PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD
A system and method for remotely monitoring a sump pump system are disclosed. The sump pump system comprises a control system connected to an integrated arrangement of a sensor chamber and a sump pump. The sensor chamber includes a pressure sensor and a capacitive touch sensor for measuring the water level to automatically turn the sump pump on when the water rises to a preset level. A wireless controller is connected to the system, for wirelessly receiving monitoring instructions and wirelessly transmitting sump pump status data to a remote device. Further, a user can configure a water-attribute value by using an application in the remote device. The user can operate and manage sump pump data via the application.
CONDENSATE PUMP ASSEMBLY & CONTROL METHODS
The present disclosure comprises a method of controlling a condensate pump assembly which comprises a pump and a controller connected to the pump, the method comprising measuring a current value drawn by the pump, comparing the measured current value to a predetermined threshold current value and controlling operation of the condensate pump assembly based on the current value comparison. Also provided is a condensate pump assembly for use in an air conditioning system, comprising a housing comprising an upper housing portion and a pump arranged to pump liquid from a liquid inlet to a liquid outlet.
CONTINUOUS WATER LEVEL MONITORING FOR SUMP PUMP SYSTEM CONTROL
The disclosed system and methods continuously detect water levels in sump pumps and may implement control based on the detected water level. The disclosed systems may include a sensor assembly including one or more sensors that may be configured to detect a gravity vector relative to the sensor assembly housing, which may be analyzed to calculate a water level in a basin. The calculated water level may be used to assess water accumulation conditions, to control activation and deactivation of the sump pump, to assess performance of the sump pump system and its components, and to implement other control functions relating to the sump pump.
Pump and method for controlling a pump
A pump having a drive unit with an electric motor, a hydraulic unit connected to the electric motor, and an integrated control unit operatively connected to the electric motor and configured for monitoring and controlling the pump. An integrated pressure sensor, connected to the control unit, has a fixed reference pressure. The control unit determines a liquid level of a liquid surrounding the pump based on a relation between an actual value of the pressure sensor and a reference value. A method for calibrating the pump comprises initiating pumping, continuing pumping until the liquid level is equal to a predetermined calibration level, determining the actual pressure value when the liquid level is equal to the predetermined calibration level, and calibrating the pump by setting a new reference pressure value corresponding to the actual pressure value.
Household submersible pump
The utility model relates to a household submersible pump, which comprises a pump base, a pump body and a signal light assembly, wherein the pump base is provided with a water outlet, a water inlet and a first filter screen; the pump body has an inner housing having an inner electrical chamber equipped with a circuit board therein and a front mount, and an outer housing having a front guiding seat; the signal light assembly comprises a signal light connected to the circuit board and a light guiding column with a waterproof seal ring embedded therein; the light guiding column is able to be rotated from a first state in which it can be inserted into the front mount through the front guiding seat to a second state in which it is locked in the front mount, and is set to be able to export the light emitted from the signal light to the outside of the outer housing. The utility model not only achieves an outward propagation of light to indicate the status of the pump but also achieves an IPX8 level waterproof.
Determining and utilizing a desired frequency for a mechanical shaker for a sump pump system
A sump pump system enables automatic determination and utilization of frequencies for mechanical shakers for sump pumps. These techniques may be implemented to detect a fault (e.g., a stuck impeller) with a sump pump and to identify a desirable frequency at which a mechanical shaker for the sump pump should vibrate to correct the fault.