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A) TECHNICAL FIELD
fluids using high head low discharge pump without impeller. The present
invention is more particularly related to a high head low discharge solar powered
related to a floatation mechanism for operating a low power low discharge pump
[0002] The electrical pumps are widely used in domestic and industrial
applications. With a widespread use of solar power, solar powered pumps are
desired. However, there are some practical limitations in utilizing the solar
power.
pump with a high discharge rate. The use of solar power for standard impeller
pump requires a very large solar panel array requiring heavy cost and
maintenance expenses, as the impeller based pumps are usually high powered
(0.5HP or above).
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[0004] Solar powered pumping systems are best suited to operate low
power pumps, with low discharge rates, such as diaphragm pumps. However,
diaphragm pumps have very low suction length and need to be placed close to
[0005] Hence, there is a need for high head low discharge pump without
using solar power. Further there is a need for using solar powered high head low
are addressed herein, which will be understood by reading and studying the
following specification.
transportation of fluid.
floatation mechanism to operate a low power low discharge pump using solar
power.
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[0010] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a low
power low discharge pump using solar power for drip irrigation pumping
requirements.
waterproof floatation device, with suitable dimensions to float the device at the
waterproof floatation device with the center of gravity located just below the
[0014] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention
will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in
system and method for a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without
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[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a solar
system comprises a solar panel, a low power high head low discharge pump, a
control device, and a plurality of liquid level sensors. The plurality of liquid level
proof floatation device is provided to house the low power high head low
discharge pump. The water-proof floatation device has an inlet, an outlet and a
the solar panel has an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watt, and the solar
power high head low discharge pump is a diaphragm booster pump with an
plurality of liquid level sensors comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second
liquid level sensor is provided in the sump. The control device is configured to
operate the pump when a liquid level in the sump detected with the first liquid
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[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the
second liquid level sensor is provided in the tank. The control device is
configured to operate the pump, when a liquid level in the tank detected with the
configured to float at a surface of the fluid when the pump is housed in the
floatation device.
system is arranged just below the surface of the liquid. A power cable connected
to the pump is waterproof cable, and the waterproof cable is arranged just above
comprises the following steps. The system is powered on. The panel voltage is
checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts. When the
panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When the panel
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[0027] The panel voltage is checked after turning on the dump load.
When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When
the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts, the dump load is turned off and the
checked. When the manual mode of operation of the system is activated, the
pump is turned on and the pump is monitored. The panel voltage value is
checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts after the pump
is turned on. When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts during a pump
running condition, the system is reset. When the panel voltage is greater than 20
Volt during the pump running condition, the water level in the tank is checked
with the second liquid level sensor and the water level in the sump is checked
with the first liquid level sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be
full or the water level in the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset.
When the water level in the tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the
water level in the sump is not at an empty condition, the pump is turned on and
activated, the water level in the tank is checked with the second liquid level
sensor and the water level in the sump is checked with the first liquid level
sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be full or the water level in
the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset. When the water level in the
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tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the water level in the sump is not at
floatation device, a pump, a sump, a sump level measurement module, a tank and
a tank level measurement module. The solar panel module comprises a solar
panel with an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watts and an open circuit
voltage 40 Volts. The AC Input module is a backup power supply module for
control the operation of the system. The floatation device houses the pump and
floats in the sump such that the pump floats at the top of the liquid level in the
sump. The sump level measurement module is configured to measure the level of
the liquid in the sump. The control device is operated to control the flow of
liquid into the tank depending on the liquid level in the sump. The tank level
measurement module is configured to measure the liquid level in the tank. The
control device is operated to control the flow of liquid into the tank depending on
comprises a top cover, a fixing plate and a bottom cover. The top cover and the
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bottom cover are configured to prevent the fluid from entering inside the
floatation device. The fixing plate is configured to hold the pump in place. The
floatation device is mounted in a sump such that the pump floats at the top of the
of liquid level sensors are provided in the sump and tank. Each liquid level
liquid. The position of the float switch with respect to an activation point of
[0033] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better
that the following descriptions, while indicating the preferred embodiments and
numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of
limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of
the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the
[0034] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those
skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and
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[0035] FIG.1 illustrates a circuit block diagram of a system for operating
houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one embodiment of
device that houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one
pump and floats at the surface of fluid in the sump, according to one embodiment
[0040] FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of a liquid level sensor in the tank
[0042] Although the specific features of the present invention are shown
in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each
feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with
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F) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific
embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to
made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following
system and method for a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without
system comprises a solar panel, a low power high head low discharge pump, a
control device, and a plurality of liquid level sensors. The plurality of liquid level
proof floatation device is provided to house the low power high head low
discharge pump. The water-proof floatation device has an inlet, an outlet and a
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[0046] According to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein
the solar panel has an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watt, and the solar
power high head low discharge pump is a diaphragm booster pump with an
plurality of liquid level sensors comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second
liquid level sensor is provided in the sump. The control device is configured to
operate the pump when a liquid level in the sump detected with the first liquid
second liquid level sensor is provided in the tank. The control device is
configured to operate the pump, when a liquid level in the tank detected with the
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configured to float at a surface of the fluid when the pump is housed in the
floatation device.
system is arranged just below the surface of the liquid. A power cable connected
to the pump is waterproof cable, and the waterproof cable is arranged just above
panel has an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watts and an open circuit
voltage of 40 Volts.
liquid level sensors are provided. A first liquid level sensor is placed in a sump,
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which is a source of fluid and a second liquid level sensor is placed in a tank,
which is a receiver for the fluid. The pair of liquid level sensors are activated
respectively, when the level of liquid in the sump and the tank falls below a
threshold level.
proof floatation device housing the pump is provided. The water-proof floatation
floatation device are arranged such that the floatation device floats at the surface
of the fluid when the pump is housed in the floatation device. The center of
gravity of the system is arranged to be just below the surface of the liquid. The
power connections to the pump are waterproof. The power connections to the
comprises the following steps. The system is powered on. The panel voltage is
checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts. When the
panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When the panel
[0062] The panel voltage is checked after turning on the dump load.
When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When
the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts, the dump load is turned off and the
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[0063] The activation of a manual mode of operation of the system is
checked. When the manual mode of operation of the system is activated, the
pump is turned on and the pump is monitored. The panel voltage value is
checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts after the pump
is turned on. When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts during a pump
running condition, the system is reset. When the panel voltage is greater than 20
Volt during the pump running condition, the water level in the tank is checked
with the second liquid level sensor and the water level in the sump is checked
with the first liquid level sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be
full or the water level in the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset.
When the water level in the tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the
water level in the sump is not at an empty condition, the pump is turned on and
activated, the water level in the tank is checked with the second liquid level
sensor and the water level in the sump is checked with the first liquid level
sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be full or the water level in
the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset. When the water level in the
tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the water level in the sump is not at
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comprises a solar panel module, an AC input module, a control device, a
floatation device, a pump, a sump, a sump level measurement module, a tank and
a tank level measurement module. The solar panel module comprises a solar
panel with an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watts and an open circuit
voltage 40 Volts. The AC Input module is a backup power supply module for
control the operation of the system. The floatation device houses the pump and
floats in the sump such that the pump floats at the top of the liquid level in the
sump. The sump level measurement module is configured to measure the level of
the liquid in the sump. The control device is operated to control the flow of
liquid into the tank depending on the liquid level in the sump. The tank level
measurement module is configured to measure the liquid level in the tank. The
control device is operated to control the flow of liquid into the tank depending on
comprises a top cover, a fixing plate and a bottom cover. The top cover and the
bottom cover are configured to prevent the fluid from entering inside the
floatation device. The fixing plate is configured to hold the pump in place. The
floatation device is mounted in a sump such that the pump floats at the top of the
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[0067] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality
of liquid level sensors are provided in the sump and tank. Each liquid level
liquid. The position of the float switch with respect to an activation point of
FIG.1, the system comprises a solar panel module 101, AC input supply module
102, controller module 103, floatation device 104, pump 105, sump 106, sump
level measurement module 107, tank 108 and tank level measurement module
109. The solar panel module 101 comprises a solar panel in the power range of
50 to 100 Watt and open circuit voltage 40 Volts. The AC input supply module
102 is a backup power supply module for the functioning of the system. The
functioning of the system. The floatation device 104 houses a pump 105 and
floats in a sump 106 such that the pump 105 floats at the top of the liquid level in
the sump 106. A sump level measurement module 107 measures the level of the
liquid in the sump 106 and the controller module 103 controls the flow of liquid
into the tank 108 depending on the level of liquid in the sump 106. A tank level
measurement module 109 measures the level of the liquid in the tank 108 and the
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controller module 103 controls the flow of liquid into the tank 108 depending on
houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one embodiment of
the present invention, while FIG. 2B illustrates a top side perspective view of
floatation device that houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according
FIG.2B, the floatation device comprises a top cover 104a, fixing plate 104b and
bottom cover 104c. The top cover 104a and bottom cover 104c prevent the fluid
from entering the inside of the floatation device. The fixing plate 104b holds the
waterproof material. The dimensions of the floatation device are arranged such
that the floatation device floats at the surface of the fluid when the pump 105 is
pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one embodiment of the
present invention. With respect to FIG.3, the floatation device 104 houses a
pump 105 and floats in a sump 106 such that the pump 105 floats at the top of
the liquid level in the Sump 106. The center of gravity of the system is arranged
to be just below the surface of the liquid. The waterproof floatation device is
provided with a fluid inlet 301, a fluid outlet 302 and a power cable 303 on the
outer surface. The fluid inlet 301, the fluid outlet 302 and the power cable 303
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[0071] FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of a liquid level sensor in a sump
a movable float switch 402a is coupled to the tube 401a. The position of the float
switch 402a changes with change in the level of liquid in the sump. The position
of the float switch 402a with respect to the activation point 403a determines
according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 4B,
a movable float switch 402 is coupled to a tube 401. The position of the float
switch 402 changes with change in the level of liquid in the tank. The position of
the float switch 402 with respect to the activation point 403 determines whether
the following steps. The system is powered on (501). The panel voltage is
checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts (502). When
the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When the panel
[0074] The panel voltage is checked after turning on the dump load
(504). When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset.
When the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts, the dump load is turned off
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[0075] The activation of a manual mode of operation of the system is
checked (507). When the manual mode of operation of the system is activated,
the pump is turned on and the pump is monitored (509). The panel voltage value
is checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts after the
pump is turned on (510). When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts
during a pump running condition, the system is reset. When the panel voltage is
greater than 20 Volt during the pump running condition, the water level in the
tank is checked with the second liquid level sensor and the water level in the
sump is checked with the first liquid level sensor (508). When the water level in
the tank is found to be full or the water level in the sump is found to be empty,
the system is reset. When the water level in the tank is not found to be at a full
tank level or the water level in the sump is not at an empty condition, the pump is
activated, the water level in the tank is checked with the second liquid level
sensor and the water level in the sump is checked with the first liquid level
sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be full or the water level in
the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset. When the water level in the
tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the water level in the sump is not at
fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by
applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications
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such as specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and,
embodiments.
preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
invention also provide a floatation device for operating a low power low
discharge pump using solar power. The embodiments of the present invention
fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by
applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications
such as specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and,
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comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed
embodiments.
preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the
specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice
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Claims
system comprising:
a solar panel;
a control device;
and
low discharge pump, and wherein the floatation device has an inlet, an
2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the solar panel has an output
power in a range of 50 to 100 Watt, and wherein the solar panel has an
3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the low power high head low
24 Volts to 48 Volts.
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5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid level
sensors comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level
sensor.
6. The system according to claim 5, wherein the first liquid level sensor is
operate the pump, when a liquid level in the sump detected with the first
7. The system according to claim 5, wherein the second liquid level sensor is
operate the pump, when a liquid level in the tank detected with the second
a surface of the fluid, when the pump is housed in the floatation device.
10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof floatation device
below the surface of the liquid, and wherein a power cable connected to
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ABSTRACT
for non-centrifugally transporting the fluid. The system has a pump enclosed in
a water-proof floatation device that floats at the surface of the fluid. The center
of gravity of the system is arranged just below the surface of the liquid. When
the fluid in a tank reaches a threshold value, the system automatically activates
the pump and transports fluid from the sump to the tank. the system has a solar
panel, a low power high head low discharge pump, a control device, and a
Date:
Place: Counsel for the Applicant
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