Patent ID: 8820404
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: E21B,F04D

Abstract:
1. A water well pumping and control system comprising: an electricity generator; a system control; a water storage vessel; a well pump that provides water to the water storage vessel; at least one water level monitoring device for monitoring a water level in the water storage vessel and a flow rate monitor for the pump; and an ambient temperature monitoring device for monitoring ambient temperature, the generator being operable by the system only when the monitored ambient temperature is above a preset low ambient temperature; wherein the at least one water level monitoring device relays the water level in the water storage vessel to the system control, which starts the generator and the well pump when the water level reaches a preset low level; wherein the system control automatically monitors one or more operating conditions of the generator and the well pump to protect against operation under low flow conditions or operation of the generator or pump during unsuitable operating parameters; and wherein, upon an occurrence of the system shutting down, the system is configured to provide a troubleshooting message indicating one or more reasons for shutdown.