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cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring,
signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and
teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and
instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or
processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable
media, computer software, blank digital or analogue
recording and storage media; calculating devices; computer
software platforms, recorded or downloadable; application
software; communications processing computer software;
computer programs and recorded software distributed online;
computer software for connecting devices, transferring and
analysing data and providing relevant responses; computer
software (programs); computer software (recorded); computer
software for communicating purposes between computers;
computer software for use in controlling machines; computer
software products; computer software programs for database
management; data carriers for computers having software
recorded thereon; data communications software; data
processing software; engineering design software; network
management computer software; process controlling software;
sensing devices (other than for medical use); sensing
devices for the control of liquid levels (other than for
medical use); measuring devices, electric; liquid flow
measuring devices; input devices for data processing
apparatus; electronic devices for transmitting data;
electronic devices for information processing; electronic
devices for data processing; electronic data processing
devices; electromechanical measuring devices;
electromechanical control devices; electrically operated
fluid control devices; electrical indicating devices;
apparatus for analysis (other than for medical use);
appliances for use in the analysis of liquids (other than
for medical diagnosis); computer aided design analysis
apparatus; computer programs for scientific data analysis;
computer programs for use in fluid flow analysis; digital
analysers; electrical apparatus for analysis (other than for
medical use); electronic analysers, other than for medical
purposes; portable electronic apparatus for the analysis of
machine data; software for operating water and wastewater
networks; computer software for device management and meter
data management; apparatus, instruments, devices and
software for collecting, visualising and analysing
information; sensor apparatus, other than for medical use;
sensors (measurement apparatus), other than for medical use;
electrical devices for transmission of data; electrical data
input devices; electric measuring devices; electric devices
for transmission of data between computers; devices for use
in the networking of computers; devices for measuring water
depth; data storage devices for recording data; data storage
devices; data processing devices; connecting devices for
data transfer; connecting devices for data collection;
computer measuring devices containing data; dosage
dispensers for liquids [measuring apparatus]; apparatus for
remote meter reading; computer apparatus for remote meter
reading; data meters; delivery metering apparatus for
liquids; digital panel meters; digital meters; electrical
meters; electronic metering apparatus; electronic meters;
flow meters; fluid flow meters; fluid metering apparatus;
fluid meters; instruments for the processing of data for
utility meters; liquid level meters; mass flow meters;
metering apparatus; meters; metering instruments; water
level indicators; buoys for marine use; channel buoys
(marking); channel buoys (signalling); emergency radio
transmitter buoys; life buoys; life-buoys; radio buoys;
signalling buoys; all components, parts, accessories and
fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class. Water supply apparatus and pipes; water conduit
installations; water distribution installations; water
filtering apparatus; water intake apparatus; water
purification installations; water purifying apparatus and
machines; water softening apparatus and installations; water
supply installations for sewage; water control valves for
faucets for water and wastewater networks; apparatus and
instruments for regulating or controlling the distribution
or use of water including wastewater; all components, parts,
accessories and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this
class. Business analysis services; business consultancy relating to
the administration of information technology; business
consultancy services relating to data processing; business
consultancy services relating to the supply of quality
management systems; business data analysis services;
business data verification; collecting business statistics;
collecting information for business; compilation of business
data; compilation of business statistics; computerised
business information services; data processing for
businesses; obtaining business statistics (for others); risk
management consultancy (business); business management;
business administration. Computer programming; updating of computer software;
computer software design; advisory services relating to
computer software; computer software consultancy; computer
software development; computer software engineering;
computer support services (programming and software
installation, repair and maintenance services); computer
support services (computer hardware, software and
peripherals advisory and information services); platform as
a service; software as a service (SaaS); hosting of software
as a service (SaaS); online provision of web-based software
(non-downloadable); design and development of computer
software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing
data and providing relevant responses; water analysis and
water testing services; provision of information, including
by electronic means, in relation to information relating to
water testing and analysis; analytical services relating to
computers; information, advisory, support and consultancy
services in relation to all of the aforementioned.
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11 - Environmental control apparatus
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Business analysis services; business consultancy relating to the administration of information technology; business consultancy services relating to data processing; business consultancy services relating to the supply of quality management systems; business data analysis services; business data verification; collecting business statistics; collecting information for business; compilation of business data; compilation of business statistics; computerised business information services; data processing for businesses; obtaining business statistics (for others); risk management consultancy (business); business management; business administration. 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Water supply apparatus and pipes; water conduit installations; water distribution installations; water filtering apparatus; water intake apparatus; water purification installations; water purifying apparatus and machines; water softening apparatus and installations; water supply installations for sewage; water control valves for faucets for water and wastewater networks; apparatus and instruments for regulating or controlling the distribution or use of water including wastewater; all components, parts, accessories and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class. Computer programming; updating of computer software; computer software design; advisory services relating to computer software; computer software consultancy; computer software development; computer software engineering; computer support services (programming and software installation, repair and maintenance services); computer support services (computer hardware, software and peripherals advisory and information services); platform as a service; software as a service (SaaS); hosting of software as a service (SaaS); online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable); design and development of computer software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing data and providing relevant responses; water analysis and water testing services; provision of information, including by electronic means, in relation to information relating to water testing and analysis; analytical services relating to computers; information, advisory, support and consultancy services in relation to all of the aforementioned.
3.
DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AND REPAIRING LEAKS IN PIPES
A device, system and method that can be used to locate a leak in a pipe, release a sealing element close to the location of the leak, and assess whether the leak has been sealed by the sealing element. An elongate probe device is disclosed that can be inserted into a fluid filled pipeline through a stop tap while carrying a sealing element, detect the location of a leak, and then release the sealing element close to the location of the leak to facilitate successful sealing of the leak.
F16L 55/1645 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a sealing material being introduced inside the pipe by means of a tool moving in the pipe
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
A method of detecting and locating a fluid leakage in a fluid pipeline network includes providing a plurality of sensors in an area of the pipeline network. Each sensor is configured to output data relating to an acoustic or vibration measurement associated with a part of the pipeline network proximate said sensor. The method further including recording the acoustic or vibration measurement output data, transforming the output data from a time domain to a frequency domain, determining a leakage condition, computing a sum value of the measured frequency values and associating said sum value with a corresponding sensor of the plurality of sensors, and locating a source of the fluid leakage by identifying one or more sensor(s) of the plurality of sensors in the area of the pipeline network that is closest to the source of the fluid leakage.
F17D 5/06 - Preventing, monitoring, or locating loss using electric or acoustic means
G01H 3/08 - Analysing frequencies present in complex vibrations, e.g. comparing harmonics present
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
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Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank
digital or analogue recording and storage media; computers
and computer peripheral devices; computer software
platforms, recorded or downloadable; application software;
communications processing computer software; computer
programs and recorded software distributed online; computer
software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing
data and providing relevant responses; computer software
(programs); computer software (recorded); computer software
for communicating purposes between computers; computer
software for use in controlling machines; computer software
products; computer software programs for database
management; data carriers for computers having software
recorded thereon; data communications software; data
processing software; engineering design software; network
management computer software; process controlling software;
input devices for data processing apparatus; electronic
devices for transmitting data; electronic devices for
information processing; electronic devices for data
processing; electronic data processing devices;
electromechanical control devices; computer aided design
analysis apparatus; computer programs for scientific data
analysis; computer programs for use in fluid flow analysis;
portable electronic apparatus for the analysis of machine
data; software for operating water and wastewater networks;
computer software for device management and meter data
management; software for collecting, visualising and
analysing information; electrical devices for transmission
of data; electrical data input devices; electric devices for
transmission of data between computers; devices for use in
the networking of computers; data storage devices; data
processing devices; connecting devices for data transfer;
instruments for the processing of data for utility meters;
buoys for marine use; channel buoys (marking); channel buoys
(signalling); emergency radio transmitter buoys; life buoys;
life-buoys; radio buoys; signalling buoys; all components,
parts, accessories and fittings for the aforesaid goods in
this class. Water distribution installations; water supply installations
for sewage; all components, parts, accessories and fittings
for the aforesaid goods in this class. Business analysis services; business consultancy relating to
the administration of information technology; business
consultancy services relating to data processing; business
consultancy services relating to the supply of quality
management systems; business data analysis services;
business data verification; collecting business statistics;
collecting information for business; compilation of business
data; compilation of business statistics; computerised
business information services; data processing for
businesses; obtaining business statistics (for others); risk
management consultancy (business); business management;
business administration. Telecommunication and communication services; providing
access to cloud computing; provision of telecommunication
access and links to computer databases and the Internet;
Internet portal and web portal services (providing user
access to a global computer network); transmission of
information of a wide range of topics, including online
transmission; provision of access to computer databases, the
Internet and other facilities being the provision of a
portal site on the Internet providing links to other sites;
providing access to databases, online databases and Internet
sites for the retrieval and downloading of information;
information, advisory, support and consultancy services in
relation to all of the aforementioned. Computer programming; updating of computer software;
computer software design; advisory services relating to
computer software; computer software consultancy; computer
software development; computer software engineering;
computer support services (programming and software
installation, repair and maintenance services); computer
support services (computer hardware, software and
peripherals advisory and information services); platform as
a service; software as a service (SaaS); hosting of software
as a service (SaaS); online provision of web-based software
(non-downloadable); design and development of computer
software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing
data and providing relevant responses; analytical services
relating to computers; information, advisory, support and
consultancy services in relation to all of the
aforementioned.
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11 - Environmental control apparatus
35 - Advertising and business services
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; computers and computer peripheral devices; computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable; application software; communications processing computer software; computer programs and recorded software distributed online; computer software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing data and providing relevant responses; computer software (programs); computer software (recorded); computer software for communicating purposes between computers; computer software for use in controlling machines; computer software products; computer software programs for database management; data carriers for computers having software recorded thereon; data communications software; data processing software; engineering design software; network management computer software; process controlling software; input devices for data processing apparatus; electronic devices for transmitting data; electronic devices for information processing; electronic devices for data processing; electronic data processing devices; electromechanical control devices; computer aided design analysis apparatus; computer programs for scientific data analysis; computer programs for use in fluid flow analysis; portable electronic apparatus for the analysis of machine data; software for operating water and wastewater networks; computer software for device management and meter data management; software for collecting, visualising and analysing information; electrical devices for transmission of data; electrical data input devices; electric devices for transmission of data between computers; devices for use in the networking of computers; data storage devices; data processing devices; connecting devices for data transfer; instruments for the processing of data for utility meters; buoys for marine use; channel buoys (marking); channel buoys (signalling); emergency radio transmitter buoys; life buoys; life-buoys; radio buoys; signalling buoys; all components, parts, accessories and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class.
(2) Water distribution installations; water supply installations for sewage; all components, parts, accessories and fittings for the aforesaid goods in this class. (1) Business analysis services; business consultancy relating to the administration of information technology; business consultancy services relating to data processing; business consultancy services relating to the supply of quality management systems; business data analysis services; business data verification; collecting business statistics; collecting information for business; compilation of business data; compilation of business statistics; computerised business information services; data processing for businesses; obtaining business statistics (for others); risk management consultancy (business); business management; business administration.
(2) Telecommunication and communication services; providing access to cloud computing; provision of telecommunication access and links to computer databases and the Internet; Internet portal and web portal services (providing user access to a global computer network); transmission of information of a wide range of topics, including online transmission; provision of access to computer databases, the Internet and other facilities being the provision of a portal site on the Internet providing links to other sites; providing access to databases, online databases and Internet sites for the retrieval and downloading of information; information, advisory, support and consultancy services in relation to all of the aforementioned.
(3) Computer programming; updating of computer software; computer software design; advisory services relating to computer software; computer software consultancy; computer software development; computer software engineering; computer support services (programming and software installation, repair and maintenance services); computer support services (computer hardware, software and peripherals advisory and information services); platform as a service; software as a service (SaaS); hosting of software as a service (SaaS); online provision of web-based software (non-downloadable); design and development of computer software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing data and providing relevant responses; analytical services relating to computers; information, advisory, support and consultancy services in relation to all of the aforementioned.
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Computer software and hardware for use with management,
control and monitoring systems for water, waste and sewerage
systems and for infrastructure and facility management and
maintenance; computer software and hardware for configuring,
monitoring, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing data,
equipment and infrastructure for water, waste and sewerage
systems; computer hardware for data collection, tracking and
sharing in relation to performance, history, operation and
delivery of water, waste and sewerage; computer hardware and
software for alarm monitoring analysis, asset tracking and
regulatory compliance in relation to water, waste and
sewerage systems. Information and advisory services relating to water
treatment, waste and sewerage systems. Scientific, technological research and design services
relating to water, waste and sewerage systems; industrial
analysis and testing services in relation to water, waste
and sewerage systems; hosting websites; information and
advisory services relating to water analysis.
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Providing waste processing information relating to waste and sewerage systems; Advisory services relating to water treatment, waste and sewerage systems. Computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software for managing, controlling and monitoring water, waste and sewerage treatment systems and for managing and maintaining water and waste water infrastructure and facilities; Computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software for configuring, monitoring, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing water, waste and sewerage equipment and infrastructure; computer hardware for data collection, tracking and sharing in relation to performance, history, operation and delivery of water, waste and sewerage treatment systems; Computer hardware and downloadable and recorded computer software for alarm monitoring analysis, asset tracking and regulatory compliance in relation to water, waste and sewerage treatment systems Scientific, technological services, namely research and design in the field of water, waste and sewerage treatment systems; industrial analysis and testing of water, waste and sewerage treatment systems; hosting websites on the internet; information and advisory services relating to water analysis
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35 - Advertising and business services
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Goods & Services
Providing access to databases, online databases and Internet sites for the retrieval and downloading of information Computer software, recorded and downloadable, for managing data from digital water meters and other water specific IoT devices; computer software platforms, recorded and downloadable, for analyzing water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply; communications processing software recorded in the cloud for use in monitoring devices used in supplying water and for managing IoT devices which collect and record water consumption recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer programs recorded in cloud infrastructure and recorded software distributed online for analyzing water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply; recorded and downloadable computer software for connecting devices, transferring and analysing data recorded in cloud based infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer software for use in monitoring devices used in supplying water for managing IoT devices which collect and record water consumption recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer software products to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply; recorded and downloadable computer software programs for database management to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable data communications software to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable data processing software to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable engineering design software to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer programs for scientific data analysis to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer programs for use in fluid flow analysis to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer programs for scientific data analysis to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer programs for use in fluid flow analysis to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; software for operating water and wastewater networks to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer software for device management and meter data management to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable software for collecting, visualising and analysing information to analyse water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer software platform for connecting water metering devices for data transfer to record and analyse data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; recorded and downloadable computer software for the processing of data for utility meters, namely, water metering devices Business data analysis services; business data verification being analysis of business data; collecting information for business; compilation of business data; computerised business information services; data processing for businesses; business management; business administration Platform as a service (PAAS) services featuring computer software platforms for recording and analysing data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for recording and analysing data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; hosting of software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for recording and analysing data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure; online provision of web-based software for recording and analysing data for water usage for the purposes of managing water infrastructure and water supply recorded in cloud infrastructure
A method of detecting and locating a fluid leakage in a fluid pipeline network comprising a plurality of sensors for acquiring acoustic or vibration measurement in an area of the pipeline network. The data, recorded by the sensors, are transformed from a time domain to a frequency domain. A leakage condition is determined by comparing, within a predetermined frequency range, measured frequency values of the data with a predetermined threshold value for a corresponding frequency, computing a sum of the measured frequency values within a predetermined frequency range and associating the sum value with a corresponding sensor of the plurality of sensors. Location of the leakage is identified by determining the sensor closest to the source of the fluid leakage, based on comparing the sum values associated with the plurality of sensors in the area of the pipeline network over a period of time..
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
F17D 5/06 - Preventing, monitoring, or locating loss using electric or acoustic means
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
A method of detecting and locating a fluid leakage in a fluid pipeline network comprising a plurality of sensors for acquiring acoustic or vibration measurement in an area of the pipeline network. The data, recorded by the sensors, are transformed from a time domain to a frequency domain. A leakage condition is determined by comparing, within a predetermined frequency range, measured frequency values of the data with a predetermined threshold value for a corresponding frequency, computing a sum of the measured frequency values within a predetermined frequency range and associating the sum value with a corresponding sensor of the plurality of sensors. Location of the leakage is identified by determining the sensor closest to the source of the fluid leakage, based on comparing the sum values associated with the plurality of sensors in the area of the pipeline network over a period of time..
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
F17D 5/06 - Preventing, monitoring, or locating loss using electric or acoustic means
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
A hot water unit fluid supply control system for a hot water unit is disclosed. The hot water unit has a heating system that is operable in a heating cycle to heat up water in at least a first region of the water unit, and a sensor arrangement for sensing a temperature of water of the hot water unit. The control system comprises a control unit configured to: receive operational data relating to an operation of the heating system; receive temperature data from the sensor arrangement; and allow for a volume of water from the first region to be released from the hot water unit as treated water or usable water based on: the operational data, and the temperature data from the sensor arrangement.
The present invention relates to a storage tank, comprising a neck portion having an opening, the neck portion having side walls which define a first storage volume; a body portion connected to, and located below, the neck portion, the body portion having side walls and a base which define a second storage volume, wherein a section of the body portion is configured with a substantially rectangular cross-section in the horizontal plane, and wherein the second storage volume is greater than the first storage volume; and ribs projecting generally radially from the side walls of the neck portion and/or the body portion.
Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
G01F 1/05 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects
G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
A hot water unit fluid supply control system for a hot water unit is disclosed. The hot water unit has a heating system that is operable in a heating cycle to heat up water in at least a first region of the water unit, and a sensor arrangement for sensing a temperature of water of the hot water unit. The control system comprises a control unit configured to: receive operational data relating to an operation of the heating system; receive temperature data from the sensor arrangement; and allow for a volume of water from the first region to be released from the hot water unit as treated water or usable water based on: the operational data, and the temperature data from the sensor arrangement.
A hot water unit fluid supply control system for a hot water unit is disclosed. The hot water unit has a heating system that is operable in a heating cycle to heat up water in at least a first region of the water unit, and a sensor arrangement for sensing a temperature of water of the hot water unit. The control system comprises a control unit configured to: receive operational data relating to an operation of the heating system; receive temperature data from the sensor arrangement; and allow for a volume of water from the first region to be released from the hot water unit as treated water or usable water based on: the operational data, and the temperature data from the sensor arrangement.
Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
E03B 7/07 - Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
G01F 1/05 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects
G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
A valve key for operating a fluid control valve between open and closed states, the valve key comprising a body having a key portion configured for operating a correspondingly keyed part of the fluid control valve; a telemetry system operatively coupled to the body, the telemetry system comprising one or more sensors configured to output parameters relating to an orientation and a rotational movement of the body; a location-positioning module configured to receive data from global positioning satellites; a communications module for transmitting data to a remote server; and a controller configured to determine an orientation of the key between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, a number of rotations of the key with respect to its longitudinal axis when the key portion is coupled to the fluid control valve and geographical coordinates relating to a location of the key from the output parameters and the satellite data, wherein the controller is configured such that the telemetry system is set to a low-power state when the body is oriented in a substantially horizontal position, and set to an operating state, in which the telemetry system modules and the controller are configured to record the number of rotations of the key, when the body is oriented in a substantially vertical position.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
A valve key for operating a fluid control valve between open and closed states, the valve key comprising a body having a key portion configured for operating a correspondingly keyed part of the fluid control valve; a telemetry system operatively coupled to the body, the telemetry system comprising one or more sensors configured to output parameters relating to an orientation and a rotational movement of the body; a location-positioning module configured to receive data from global positioning satellites; a communications module for transmitting data to a remote server; and a controller configured to determine an orientation of the key between a substantially horizontal position and a substantially vertical position, a number of rotations of the key with respect to its longitudinal axis when the key portion is coupled to the fluid control valve and geographical coordinates relating to a location of the key from the output parameters and the satellite data, wherein the controller is configured such that the telemetry system is set to a low-power state when the body is oriented in a substantially horizontal position, and set to an operating state, in which the telemetry system modules and the controller are configured to record the number of rotations of the key, when the body is oriented in a substantially vertical position.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
A sensor unit support structure for supporting a sensor unit in a manhole. The support structure comprises an elongate beam adjustable along its length to span a width of the manhole and support the sensor unit within the manhole. The support structure further comprises first and second mounting brackets associated with respective first and second ends of the beam, each mounting bracket being configured to fasten the beam to an inner surface of the manhole. The support structure further comprises first and second temporary brackets associated with respective first and second mounting brackets. The first and second mounting brackets are configured to be removably coupled to the respective first and second temporary brackets, each temporary bracket being configured to engage a rim of the manhole to allow the first and second mounting brackets to be positioned in the manhole and temporarily supported in position until the mounting brackets are fastened to the inner surface of the manhole.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
F16M 11/06 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting
G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint
F16M 11/22 - Undercarriages with or without wheels with approximately constant height, e.g. with constant length of column or of legs
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
21.
Hot water unit fluid supply control systems and methods
A hot water unit fluid supply control system comprises a switching device coupled to a hot water unit, a rainwater tank and a potable water source. The switching device is configured to selectively switch between a first state, which allows fluid communication between the hot water unit and the rainwater tank, and a second state, which allows fluid communication between the hot water unit and the potable water source. The hot water unit fluid supply control system comprises a control unit configured to: receive fluid characteristic information associated with fluid in the hot water unit from one or more sensors; activate or deactivate a pump of the rainwater tank based on a comparison of a fluid characteristic parameter of the fluid characteristic information with requirements of the hot water unit to thereby cause the switching device to assume the first or second state.
A pressure sewer control system includes a server in communication with one or more pressure sewer installations across a communications network, each of the one or more pressure sewer installations including a controller and one or more sewerage tanks. The server is configured to: determine weather data for a region associated with the pressure sewer installation; estimate power generating capability of a weather-dependent power generator based on the weather data; receive fluid level data indicative of a fluid level in the one or more sewerage tanks from the controller; determine whether a pump action should be instigated by the controller to pump fluid from the sewage tank based on the estimated power generating capability of the weather-dependent power generator and the fluid level data; and transmit a pump control instruction to the controller.
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
E03F 5/22 - Adaptations of pumping plants for lifting sewage
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
E03F 7/00 - Other installations or implements for operating sewer systems, e.g. for preventing or indicating stoppageEmptying cesspools
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
E03F 5/10 - Collecting-tanksEqualising-tanks for regulating the run-offLaying-up basins
F04B 23/02 - Pumping installations or systems having reservoirs
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
The present invention relates to a storage tank, comprising a neck portion having an opening, the neck portion having side walls which define a first storage volume; a body portion connected to, and located below, the neck portion, the body portion having side walls and a base which define a second storage volume, wherein a section of the body portion is configured with a substantially rectangular cross-section in the horizontal plane, and wherein the second storage volume is greater than the first storage volume; and ribs projecting generally radially from the side walls of the neck portion and/or the body portion.
The present invention relates to a storage tank, comprising a neck portion having an opening, the neck portion having side walls which define a first storage volume; a body portion connected to, and located below, the neck portion, the body portion having side walls and a base which define a second storage volume, wherein a section of the body portion is configured with a substantially rectangular cross- section in the horizontal plane, and wherein the second storage volume is greater than the first storage volume; and ribs projecting generally radially from the side walls of the neck portion and/or the body portion.
An apparatus for breaking conduits comprises a breaking component having an elongate body defining a passage extending through the breaking component along the length of the elongate body and a movable component. The movable component is configured to engage with a proximal end of an existing conduit. The apparatus further comprises a coupler arranged to couple the movable component to a connector, wherein the connector is configured to extend from the movable component within and along a length of the existing conduit and through the passage of the breaking component to a pulling device. The movable component is configured to progressively drive the existing conduit toward the breaking component along a longitudinal axis of the existing conduit in response to activation of the pulling device to cause a distal end of the existing conduit to engage with the breaking component to break the existing conduit.
Some embodiments facilitate remote monitoring of an activity at one or more facilities by a vehicle. Data is received at a communications interface from a remote device that is co-located with the vehicle. The data includes a vehicle identifier and a vehicle location indicator. A zone data record is accessed. The zone data record includes a plurality of zones, each zone having a virtual geographical boundary associated with a physical geographical area including at least one facility. It is determined that the vehicle is located within a zone of the zone data record for a preconfigured period of time based on the vehicle location indicator and the zone data record. Responsive to determining that the vehicle is located within the zone for the preconfigured period, performance of the activity at the one or more facilities by the vehicle is determined.
Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
87205034 Abstract A water meter comprises a flow tube defining a lumen to receive water. The flow tube can be coupled to a water supply network. A housing is coupled to the flow tube and contains a self-contained power source. A flow sensor is positioned to measure liquid flow through the lumen and is coupled to a processor to provide flow measurement signals. A vibration sensor is arranged to sense vibration in the flow tube and is coupled to the processor to provide vibration measurement signals. The vibration sensor comprises a piezoelectric transducer and abuts the flow tube without extending into the lumen. The processor is 1 0 configured to process the flow measurement signals and the vibration measurements signals and to determine an upstream liquid leakage status based on at least the vibration measurement signals. The processor can transmit the upstream liquid leakage status and flow measurement information to a remote server. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-1 0-2 1
G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
G01R 19/165 - Indicating that current or voltage is either above or below a predetermined value or within or outside a predetermined range of values
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WATER METER AND SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS COMPRISING THE SAME
Embodiments relate generally to water meters and to systems and networks that contain such water meters. Particular water meters described herein are enabled for communication with a remote server to transmit flow measurement information. Some embodiments have a vibration sensor included in the water meter to sense vibration originating in the upstream water supply network that may indicate the possible presence of an upstream water leak.
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/72 - Devices for measuring pulsing fluid flows
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
Some embodiments relate to a vibration sensor. The vibration sensor comprises: a sensor base to couple to a vibration source; a piezoelectric transducer coupled on a first side of the transducer to the sensor base; at least one conductor coupled to the piezoelectric transducer; and a seismic weight positioned on a second side of the piezoelectric transducer; wherein the sensor base, the piezoelectric transducer and the seismic weight are aligned along an axis and arranged so that relative movement between the sensor base and the seismic weight arising from the vibration source causes a current to be generated in the piezoelectric transducer and an output signal corresponding to the generated current is detectable on the at least one conductor.
G01H 11/08 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by detecting changes in electric or magnetic properties by electric means using piezoelectric devices
G01M 3/24 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
Embodiments relate generally to a pump control system for a pressure sewer installation. The system comprises a controller arranged to control supply of power to a pump of the pressure sewer installation. The controller is arranged to receive an output signal from a sensor in a fluid reservoir of the pressure sewer installation, the output signal being indicative of a measured fluid level in the fluid reservoir. A memory is accessible to the controller and is arranged to store operation information pertaining to operation of the pressure sewer installation. A wireless transceiver is in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A sensor unit support structure for supporting a sensor unit in a manhole. The support structure comprises an elongate beam adjustable along its length to span a width of the manhole and support the sensor unit within the manhole. The support structure further comprises first and second mounting brackets associated with respective first and second ends of the beam, each mounting bracket being configured to fasten the beam to an inner surface of the manhole. The support structure further comprises first and second temporary brackets associated with respective first and second mounting brackets. The first and second mounting brackets are configured to be removably coupled to the respective first and second temporary brackets, each temporary bracket being configured to engage a rim of the manhole to allow the first and second mounting brackets to be positioned in the manhole and temporarily supported in position until the mounting brackets are fastened to the inner surface of the manhole.
G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
A sensor unit support structure for supporting a sensor unit in a manhole. The support structure comprises an elongate beam adjustable along its length to span a width of the manhole and support the sensor unit within the manhole. The support structure further comprises first and second mounting brackets associated with respective first and second ends of the beam, each mounting bracket being configured to fasten the beam to an inner surface of the manhole. The support structure further comprises first and second temporary brackets associated with respective first and second mounting brackets. The first and second mounting brackets are configured to be removably coupled to the respective first and second temporary brackets, each temporary bracket being configured to engage a rim of the manhole to allow the first and second mounting brackets to be positioned in the manhole and temporarily supported in position until the mounting brackets are fastened to the inner surface of the manhole.
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 1/00 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatusFrames serving as machinery beds
G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments
34.
HOT WATER UNIT FLUID SUPPLY CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A hot water unit fluid supply control system comprises a switching device coupled to a hot water unit, a rainwater tank and a potable water source. The switching device is configured to selectively switch between a first state, which allows fluid communication between the hot water unit and the rainwater tank, and a second state, which allows fluid communication between the hot water unit and the potable water source. The hot water unit fluid supply control system comprises a control unit configured to: receive fluid characteristic information associated with fluid in the hot water unit from one or more sensors; activate or deactivate a pump of the rainwater tank based on a comparison of a fluid characteristic parameter of the fluid characteristic information with requirements of the hot water unit to thereby cause the switching device to assume the first or second state.
F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
E03B 1/04 - Methods or layout of installations for water supply for domestic or like local supply
E03B 3/02 - Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water from rain-water
35.
HOT WATER UNIT FLUID SUPPLY CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A hot water unit fluid supply control system comprises a switching device coupled to a hot water unit, a rainwater tank and a potable water source. The switching device is configured to selectively switch between a first state, which allows fluid communication between the hot water unit and the rainwater tank, and a second state, which allows fluid communication between the hot water unit and the potable water source. The hot water unit fluid supply control system comprises a control unit configured to: receive fluid characteristic information associated with fluid in the hot water unit from one or more sensors; activate or deactivate a pump of the rainwater tank based on a comparison of a fluid characteristic parameter of the fluid characteristic information with requirements of the hot water unit to thereby cause the switching device to assume the first or second state.
F24H 1/12 - Continuous-flow heaters, i.e. heaters in which heat is generated only while the water is flowing, e.g. with direct contact of the water with the heating medium in which the water is kept separate from the heating medium
A monitoring system for an access chamber to a pipe network. The system includes at least one sensor for determining a fluid condition associated with fluid in a conduit of the pipe network and at least one threshold level indicator for determining a threshold fluid level in the access chamber, the at least one threshold level indicator being associated with the at least one sensor. The system further includes a controller for receiving output signals from the at least one sensor and the at least one threshold level indicator and for controlling supply of power to the at least one sensor and a wireless transceiver in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network. The controller is arranged to supply power to the at least one sensor in response to receiving an output signal from the at least one threshold level indicator indicative of the fluid level having exceeded the threshold fluid level.
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
E02D 29/12 - Manhole shaftsOther inspection or access chambersAccessories therefor
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
G01F 23/30 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
A pressure sewer control system comprises a server in communication with one or more pressure sewer installations across a communications network. Each of the one or more pressure sewer installations comprises a controller and one or more sewerage tanks. The server is configured to determine weather data for a region associated with the pressure sewer installation and to estimate power generating capability of a weather-dependent power generator of the pressure sewer installation for a time period based on the weather data. The server is further configured to receive fluid level data indicative of a fluid level in the one or more sewerage tanks from the controller and to determine whether a pump action should be instigated by the controller to pump fluid from the sewage tank based on the estimated power generating capability of the weather-dependent power generator and the fluid level data. The server is further configured to transmit a pump control instruction to the controller to cause the controller to activate the pump in response to determining that a pump action should be instigated by the controller.
A monitoring system for remote monitoring of an activity at one or more facilities by a vehicle. The system comprises a monitoring unit including program memory and a processor, the program memory accessible by the processor to execute instructions stored therein and a communications interface for communicating with a remote device across a communications network, the remote device being co-located with the vehicle. The processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive at the communications interface data from the remote device, the data comprising a vehicle identifier and a vehicle location indicator and access a zone data record, the zone data record comprising a plurality of zones, each zone having a virtual geographical boundary associated with a physical geographical area including at least one facility. The processor is further configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to determine whether the vehicle is located within a zone of the zone data record for a preconfigured period of time based on the vehicle location indicator and the zone data record and responsive to determining that the vehicle is located within the zone for the preconfigured period, determine performance of the activity at the one or more facilities by the vehicle.
A monitoring system for remote monitoring of an activity at one or more facilities by a vehicle. The system comprises a monitoring unit including program memory and a processor, the program memory accessible by the processor to execute instructions stored therein and a communications interface for communicating with a remote device across a communications network, the remote device being co-located with the vehicle. The processor is configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to receive at the communications interface data from the remote device, the data comprising a vehicle identifier and a vehicle location indicator and access a zone data record, the zone data record comprising a plurality of zones, each zone having a virtual geographical boundary associated with a physical geographical area including at least one facility. The processor is further configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to determine whether the vehicle is located within a zone of the zone data record for a preconfigured period of time based on the vehicle location indicator and the zone data record and responsive to determining that the vehicle is located within the zone for the preconfigured period, determine performance of the activity at the one or more facilities by the vehicle.
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A monitoring system for an access chamber to a pipe network. The system comprises at least one sensor for determining a fluid condition associated with fluid in a conduit of the pipe network and at least one threshold level indicator for determining a threshold fluid level in the access chamber, the at least one threshold level indicator being associated with the at least one sensor. The system further comprises a controller for receiving output signals from the at least one sensor and the at least one threshold level indicator and for controlling supply of power to the at least one sensor and a wireless transceiver in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network. The controller is arranged to supply power to the at least one sensor in response to receiving an output signal from the at least one threshold level indicator indicative of the fluid level having exceeded the threshold fluid level.
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01F 23/30 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
E02D 29/12 - Manhole shaftsOther inspection or access chambersAccessories therefor
A monitoring system for a manhole to a pipe network comprises a sensor for determining a fluid condition associated with fluid in a conduit of the pipe network, a threshold level indicator for determining a threshold fluid level in the manhole, a controller for receiving output signals from the sensor and the threshold level indicator and for controlling supply of power to the sensor, and a wireless transceiver in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network. The controller supplies power to the sensor in response to receiving an output signal from the threshold level indicator indicative of a fluid level having exceeded the threshold fluid level, and determines a rate of level change of fluid based on data from the sensor and provides advance warning if the manhole will overflow if no action is taken.
Embodiments relate generally to a management system for controlling operations of a reservoir. The management system comprises a wireless transceiver in communication with a controller associated with the reservoir to allow the management system to communicate with the controller over a communications network. The management system further comprises a processor for determining weather data for a particular region, wherein the reservoir is associated with the region, determining operation instructions based on at least the weather data; and transmitting via the wireless transceiver a command signal to the controller, wherein the command signal includes operation instructions for activating a flow control mechanism associated with the reservoir.
Embodiments relate generally to a management system for controlling operations of a reservoir. The management system comprises a wireless transceiver in communication with a controller associated with the reservoir to allow the management system to communicate with the controller over a communications network. The management system further comprises a processor for determining weather data for a particular region, wherein the reservoir is associated with the region, determining operation instructions based on at least the weather data; and transmitting via the wireless transceiver a command signal to the controller, wherein the command signal includes operation instructions for activating a flow control mechanism associated with the reservoir.
Embodiments relate generally to a management system for controlling operations of a reservoir. The management system comprises a wireless transceiver in communication with a controller associated with the reservoir to allow the management system to communicate with the controller over a communications network. The management system further comprises a processor for determining weather data for a particular region, wherein the reservoir is associated with the region, determining operation instructions based on at least the weather data; and transmitting via the wireless transceiver a command signal to the controller, wherein the command signal includes operation instructions for activating a flow control mechanism associated with the reservoir.
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Embodiments relate generally to a pump control system for a pressure sewer installation. The system comprises a controller arranged to control supply of power to a pump of the pressure sewer installation. The controller is arranged to receive an output signal from a sensor in a fluid reservoir of the pressure sewer installation, the output signal being indicative of a measured fluid level in the fluid reservoir. A memory is accessible to the controller and is arranged to store operation information pertaining to operation of the pressure sewer installation. A wireless transceiver is in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network.
Embodiments relate generally to a pump control system for a pressure sewer installation. The system comprises a controller arranged to control supply of power to a pump of the pressure sewer installation. The controller is arranged to receive an output signal from a sensor in a fluid reservoir of the pressure sewer installation, the output signal being indicative of a measured fluid level in the fluid reservoir. A memory is accessible to the controller and is arranged to store operation information pertaining to operation of the pressure sewer installation. A wireless transceiver is in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network.
Embodiments relate generally to a pump control system for a pressure sewer installation. The system comprises a controller arranged to control supply of power to a pump of the pressure sewer installation. The controller is arranged to receive an output signal from a sensor in a fluid reservoir of the pressure sewer installation, the output signal being indicative of a measured fluid level in the fluid reservoir. A memory is accessible to the controller and is arranged to store operation information pertaining to operation of the pressure sewer installation. A wireless transceiver is in communication with the controller to allow the controller to communicate with a remote server over a communications network.
Some embodiments relate to a fluid monitoring system, comprising: a housing positioned in-ground above a buried fluid conduit, the housing having a lockable access hatch to allow access to an internal volume of the housing from surface level; at least one sensor accessible through the internal volume and arranged to sense at least one condition of fluid in the fluid conduit; and a wireless telemetry unit supported in the housing and coupled to receive output signals from the at least one sensor in relation to the at least one condition. Some embodiments relate to methods usable by such systems. Some embodiments relate to fluid supply/drainage zone monitoring systems and methods employing multiple in-ground installations.
Some embodiments relate to a system for public works planning, comprising: processor-readable storage storing executable program code, the program code including server code for serving page code to a client device, the page code being executable by a browser application to: display geographic imagery of a selected geographic area, display at least one works image overlaid on the geographic imagery indicative of, and geographically corresponding to, a completed, current or planned works project in one or more geographic positions within the geographic area, and selectively display a works project editing tool overlaid on a portion of the geographic imagery to enable user creation and modification of works information for a works project, the works information enabling generation of the at least one works image; at least one processor having access to the processor-readable storage to execute the program code.
