Apparatus for the enhancement of water quality in a subterranean pressurized water distribution system
US6035704A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8593
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-contained water quality enhancement apparatus is provided for purging a low flow area of a subterranean water distribution system. The apparatus include: a water carrier system for transporting water through the apparatus, a flow control valve for adjusting the flow rate of water through the system; a programmable solenoid controller for activating and deactivating the flow control valve; electronic and/or optical sensing devices for measuring water quality; a data access and programming port; and an electronic control system. The components cooperate to provide a means for automatically measuring water quality and then purging water from the low flow area as required.
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