Patent DE-102005061415-A1 (DE)
Title: Device for collection and processing of water, comprises a collecting tank for collecting water and/or aqueous solutions, additive storage vessels, collecting containers, additive storage tank, pump, level sensor and control unit
Inventor: FUS ANDREAS
IPC: B60S1/46
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: The device for collection and processing of water, comprises a collecting tank (2) for collecting water and/or aqueous solutions, two storage vessels (8) for additives, which are optionally added to the collected water, two collecting containers, suction inlet lines having aeration- and/or drainage valves arranged at suitable places for avoiding moisture retentions, a pump (9) having necessary valves (3, 6, 7) and hose connectors to process the collected water and to send the collected water to consumption lines and level sensor (5), and a control unit with an evaluation circuit. The device for collection and processing of water, comprises a collecting tank (2) for collecting water and/or aqueous solutions, two storage vessels (8) for additives, which are optionally added to the collected water, two collecting containers, suction inlet lines having aeration- and/or drainage valves arranged at suitable places for avoiding moisture retentions, pump (9) having necessary valves (3, 6, 7) and hose connectors to process the collected water and to send the collected water to consumption lines and level sensor (5), and a control unit with an evaluation circuit for controlling all electrical components. A commercial computer or microprocessor with associated electronic circuit serves as an automatic controller. Pneumatically operated conveyer systems are used instead of the electrical pump. The collecting hoses flow into a buffer tank or by a branched hose system. Several water-collecting points are attached to a buffer tank with the help of valves, pumps and a control. The device is implemented at a water collecting hose at the collecting side in such a manner that the device is and/or is optionally protected against the penetration of liquid. The flow direction is reversed by valve-controlled bypasses, which are arranged parallel to the pump. All or a part of all the storage tanks are equipped with the level sensors. All or some of the lines are implemented in the form of rigid pipings, which are made of plastic, glass, ceramic or metal. Instead of or in addition to the processing with liquid additives, preparation steps without addition of additives are intended, for example filtration, distillation, ion exchange, reverse osmosis etc. Instead of or in addition to the processing, solid additives or gaseous additives are metered. The used level sensors are indicated any level of the water. The storage tanks and/or the buffer tanks are provided with an own pump. Each buffer tank is provided with its own pump. Each water collecting point is provided with a suitable sensor, which indicates when water accumulates, starts and/or terminates into the device accordingly. The controlling of the flow is realized by appropriate combinations of several stop valves, slide-gate valves, ball valves or piezo-valves. The signal transmission between the sensors and the control unit and/or the control units takes place by electromagnetic wireless transmission. Independent claims are included for: (1) a method for collection and processing of water; and (2) operation of a device for collection and processing of water or use of the procedure for collection and processing of water.