Method for safe flushing of pipes of water supply network and mobile device for safe flushing of pipes of water supply network

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Method for safe flushing of pipes of water supply network and mobile device for safe flushing of pipes of water supply network

Original language description

The European patent protects an innovative method for the safe cleaning of water distribution networks, which includes an automated device – a robotic solution that brings this technology into practice. This technology enables efficient removal of fine sediments from water-supply pipes during full operation, without the need to close the network or interrupt the water supply to consumers. Simultaneously, automatic measurement of key parameters such as pressure, flow rate, and water temperature is carried out. The collected data is then automatically processed on a server, analyzed, and clearly reported through predefined protocols. The technology, named “Astacus,” is designed for operators of water distribution networks, offering them an efficient way to maintain pipelines and ensure the high quality of supplied drinking water. One of its main advantages is its low water consumption during the cleaning process. Thanks to advanced optimization, the technology requires only 30 – 40 % of the water volume typically needed with traditional methods. Another key benefit is the full automation of field operations and the continuous acquisition of precise information about the hydraulic capacity of the pipes and water temperature, which are crucial factors for the efficient operation of water distribution networks. With built-in safety mechanisms, the robot prevents hydraulic shocks (water hammer), thereby reducing the risk of pipeline damage. The automated procedure also prevents the loss of internal pressure in the pipeline, which is a critical factor in preventing contamination of the water distribution network by surrounding environmental underground water.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

P - Patent

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

20204 - Robotics and automatic control

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Patent/design ID

EP4039893B1

Publisher

EPO_1 -

Publisher name

European Patent Office

Place of publication

Munich, The Hague, Berlin, Vienna, Brussels

Publication country

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Date of acceptance

Nov 29, 2024

Owner name

Vysoké ucení technické v Brne Antonínská 548/1 60190 Brno / CZ

Method of use

B - Výsledek je využíván orgány státní nebo veřejné správy

Usage type

A - K využití výsledku jiným subjektem je vždy nutné nabytí licence