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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Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

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

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

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.

Název v anglickém jazyce

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

Popis výsledku anglicky

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.

Druh

P - Patent

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

20204 - Robotics and automatic control

Projekt

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Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Rok uplatnění

2024

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

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

Číslo patentu nebo vzoru

EP4039893B1

Vydavatel

EPO_1 -

Název vydavatele

European Patent Office

Místo vydání

Munich, The Hague, Berlin, Vienna, Brussels

Stát vydání

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Datum přijetí

29. 11. 2024

Název vlastníka

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

Způsob využití

B - Výsledek je využíván orgány státní nebo veřejné správy

Druh možnosti využití

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