G01N33/1886

CHEMICAL MONITORING DEVICES AND METHODS
20170267547 · 2017-09-21 ·

Implementations of this disclosure are directed to systems, devices and methods for monitoring parameters associated with a body of liquid. In one embodiment, a device includes a container configured to be partially submerged in a liquid and includes sensors disposed within a submerged portion of the container to measure parameters associated with the liquid. An electronic component disposed within an unsubmerged portion of the container transmits information related to the parameters based upon which one or more actions related to treatment of the body of liquid are suggested.

Method and system for hydrocarbon release management

Method and system is described to enhance operations for managing the hydrocarbon release. The system utilizes an airborne detection device equipped with measurement components and communication components. The system may utilize various measurement techniques to determine the thickness of the oil slick. This remote detection method may provide a dedicated airborne detection device for each response vessel and that can identify the location and thickness of the oil slick.

System for Monitoring Water Quality
20220229038 · 2022-07-21 · ·

A lid mounted water sampling system adapted to be fluidly coupled to a water line for obtaining water quality parameters corresponding to a sample of pressurized water from the water line and transmitting information associated with said water quality parameters to a remote location, the system comprising: a pit lid adapted to be positioned to cover a pit box such that during use an outer surface of the pit lid is substantially at ground level and adapted to be positioned upon the pit box located underground; the pit lid further comprising an in-use underside portion coupled to a water sampling apparatus, the water sampling apparatus adapted to be positioned in an internal volume defined by the pit box, the water sampling apparatus being fluidly coupled to the water line for obtaining water quality parameters corresponding to a sample of the pressurized water from the water line; and a data transmitter positioned adjacent said pit lid in electronic communication with the water sampling apparatus for transmitting the water quality parameters to the remote location.

Methods and Apparatuses for Water Body Pollution Intelligent Investigation Utilizing Unmanned Ships

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a water body pollution intelligent investigation method and device based on unmanned ships. The method includes: determining a first pollutant concentration value of a monitored water area according to water quality data of the monitored water area; controlling an unmanned ship to cruise in the monitored water area according to a preset cruise trajectory and perform water quality collection to obtain a second pollutant concentration value of the monitored water area; determining, when there is an abnormal cruise coordinate point, a target cruise trajectory according to the second pollutant concentration value of the abnormal cruise coordinate point; and controlling the unmanned ship to cruise according to the target cruise trajectory to determine a pollution source of the monitored water area.

Methods and Systems for Water Area Pollution Intelligent Monitoring and Analysis

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a water area pollution intelligent monitoring and analysis method and system. The method includes: acquiring, by a receiving module of a water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, water quality data of a monitored water area; inputting, by a processing module in the water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, the water quality data into a water quality feature extraction model in the processing module to obtain water quality features of the monitored water area, where the water quality feature extraction model is previously trained; determining, by an encoding module in the water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, a state diagram of the monitored water area according to the water quality features; and sending, by a routing module in the water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, the state diagram to a preset server.

Chemical Monitoring Devices and Methods

Implementations of this disclosure are directed to systems, devices and methods for monitoring parameters associated with a body of liquid. In one embodiment, a device includes a container configured to be partially submerged in a liquid and includes sensors disposed within a submerged portion of the container to measure parameters associated with the liquid. An electronic component disposed within an unsubmerged portion of the container transmits information related to the parameters based upon which one or more actions related to treatment of the body of liquid are suggested.

Impurity Detection System in Continually Running Water through Machine Vision Software
20220207696 · 2022-06-30 ·

System and method of implementing an Impurity Detection System in Continually Running Water employing spatially separated smartphone video cameras equipped with periscopic lens attachments, a water flow meter, a sensor operated reagent dispensing system, a light reflecting chamber with patterned surface and optically transmissive windows, and machine vision software for image analysis. The smartphone is equipped with custom optical lens attachments including a periscope that improves spatial separation between camera images. The water flow meter bends according to the amount of water flow, and the sensors modulate the amount of dispensed reagents, such as orthotolidine (C.sub.14H.sub.16N.sub.2). The apparatus monitors the varied levels of impurities, including turbidity and fluorescence, within continually running water, and triggers alarm signals. Machine vision software subsequently analyzes the spatially separated images and matches existing databases to identify key contaminant characteristics.

SENSOR DEVICE, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING LEAKS IN A FLUID CONDUIT

Provided is a method, system, and sensor device for identifying and detecting presence of a leak in a fluid conduit. The sensor device freely flows with a fluid within the fluid conduit. The sensor device includes an outer capsule that is free flowing within the fluid and provides fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment, at least one acoustic sensor mounted within the interior compartment, wherein the at least one acoustic sensor senses acoustic properties of the fluid to detect the presence of the leak, and a conductor for activating the at least one acoustic sensor to sense the acoustic properties of the fluid and the fluid conduit, wherein the conductor passes from the interior compartment and through to the outer capsule.

Bio-electrochemical sensor and method for optimizing performance of a wastewater treatment system

The present disclosure generally relates to a system for monitoring and/or controlling one or more agents, such as cleaning agents, in a wastewater treatment system. The system comprises a bio-electrochemical sensor for monitoring metabolic activity of a population of exo-electrogenic bacteria and providing an electrical output corresponding with the metabolic activity, where the bio-electrochemical sensor comprises an electrode pair and a power source for delivering a voltage across the electrode pair, and an electrical output analyzer for analyzing the electrical output and correlating the electrical output with the one or more agents in the wastewater treatment system. a change in electrical output beyond a threshold indicates that an adjustment in the delivery of the one or more agents is needed. a method and sensor for monitoring and/or controlling a cleaning process in a wastewater treatment system are also provided. The system, method, and sensor disclosed herein are particularly useful for cleaning membranes incorporated in a wastewater treatment process.

Swimming pool water monitoring device and method
11345611 · 2022-05-31 · ·

There is described a water monitoring device for monitoring a body of water. The body of water comprises a main body of water and a water inlet and/or water outlet. The water monitoring device comprises a sensor operable to generate data in relation to a property of the body of water, an attachment member operable to removably arrange the device in a substantially stationary position adjacent to the water inlet and/or water outlet of the body of water; and a communication member operable to transmit the data relating to a property of the body of water to a remote device. Also described is a water monitoring apparatus and a method of monitoring a body of water.