CN-116745241-B - IoT-enabled deionized tank configuration artificial intelligence algorithm

Abstract

A method of treating water in a water treatment system includes introducing water to be treated into an ion exchange bed of the water treatment system to produce treated water, receiving an output water quality indication from a controller associated with the ion exchange bed, determining, by an algorithm, whether to replace the ion exchange bed based on a remaining capacity of the ion exchange bed, a current operating parameter of the water treatment system, and historical data regarding operation of the water treatment system in response to the output water quality indication, and providing, by the algorithm, to a service provider of the water treatment system, a recommendation that no action be taken, that the ion exchange bed should be monitored, or that a service order to replace the ion exchange bed should be generated in response to the water quality indication.

Inventors

• Justin Bakov
• RONALD PARKS

Assignees

• 懿华水处理技术有限责任公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20220111

Priority Date

20210111

Claims (3)

1. 1. A method of treating water in a water treatment system, the method comprising: introducing water to be treated into an ion exchange bed of the water treatment system to produce treated water; receiving an output water quality indication from a controller associated with the ion exchange bed; Determining algorithmically whether to replace the ion exchange bed based on a remaining capacity of the ion exchange bed, current operating parameters of the water treatment system, and historical data regarding operation of the water treatment system in response to the output water quality indication; Providing, in response to the water quality indication, a suggestion to a service provider of the water treatment system by the algorithm that no action needs to be taken, that the ion exchange bed should be monitored, or that a service order should be generated to replace the ion exchange bed, and Determining and providing suggested ideal ion exchange capacity recommendations for the water treatment system by the algorithm based on the current configuration of the water treatment system, the average volume of water treated per time period, and a previous ion exchange bed overhaul history for one of the water treatment system or another water treatment system, Wherein providing the recommended desired ion exchange capacity comprises providing the water treatment system with a recommended number and size of ion exchange beds that will result in servicing of ion exchange beds of the water treatment system that are replaced after a predetermined amount of time has passed.
2. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the algorithm further determines and provides an estimate of cost savings resulting from implanting the ideal ion exchange capacity recommendation.
3. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the algorithm further determines and provides a suggested current ion exchange capacity recommendation for the water treatment system based on data regarding historical ion exchange bed exchanges, historical conductivity readings of water introduced into the water treatment system, and historical averages of the amount of water treated during a exchange cycle before a water quality alarm occurs in one of the water treatment system or another water treatment system.

Description

IoT-enabled deionized tank configuration artificial intelligence algorithm Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims priority under 35U.S. C. ≡119 (e) from U.S. patent application serial No. 63/135,778, entitled "IoT EnabledDeionization Tank Configuration AI Algorithm", filed on 1 month 11 of 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes. Background FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE Aspects and embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to methods and apparatus for monitoring, controlling, and maintaining water treatment systems, and in particular to systems and methods for monitoring the condition of ion exchange based water treatment systems. Discussion of the related Art Deionized (Dl) water is a component of hundreds of applications including medical, laboratory, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, electronics manufacturing, food processing, electroplating, numerous industrial processes, and even spot-free rinse water for local car washes. Typically, it is used as an ultrapure component, cleaning solvent, or as a basis for process water recovery/reuse strategies. Deionized water meeting water for injection (WFI) purity standards is used as the basis for saline and other solutions to be injected into the body during medical procedures. Its sterile and mineral-free purity helps ensure the quality and stability of the solution when other ingredients are added to it. DI laboratory water is commonly used to clean instruments and laboratory equipment, as well as perform tissue cell culture, blood separation, and other laboratory procedures. Deionized water in the pharmaceutical industry is used to prepare culture media, formulate aqueous solutions, and clean containers and devices. It also serves as a raw material, ingredient and solvent in the processing, formulation and manufacture of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and intermediates, pharmacopoeia products and analytical reagents. In semiconductor manufacturing, the properties of deionized water to absorb minerals, enhance detergents and dry without residue make it useful for rinsing and cleaning semiconductor wafers. It is also used for wet etching, bacterial testing, and many other processes throughout the manufacturing facility. Deionized water is commonly used to fill lead acid batteries, cooling systems, and for other applications. In many hair care, skin care, body care, baby care, sun protection, and cosmetic products deionized water is often used as a component to increase purity, stability, and performance, where it is sometimes referred to as "water (aqua)" on the product component label. Deionized water is used as a high voltage dielectric in many pulsed power applications for energy research due to its relatively high relative permittivity. Deionized water is used as both a component and a process element in food and beverage processing. As an ingredient, it provides stability, purity and hygiene. As a process element, it is used for effective hygiene. In the factory, DI water facilitates water and wastewater recycling, increasing boiler and steam process efficiency and life. Deionized water is used to pre-treat boiler feed water to reduce scaling and energy consumption and to control deposition, residue and corrosion in boiler systems. Therefore, DI water is an essential element in boiler water recycling. Deionized water may pretreat cooling tower makeup water to help reduce fouling and reduce energy consumption in power plants, refineries, petrochemical plants, natural gas processing plants, food processing plants, semiconductor plants, and other industrial facilities. When used as a rinse after cleaning automobiles, windows and similar applications, the deionized, spot-free rinse water dries without leaving a spot created by dissolved solutes, eliminating post-cleaning wiping. For example, flow meters, conductivity and resistivity meters, temperature sensors, pH sensors, and hydrogen sulfide sensors, as well as other scientific instruments, are widely used for a variety of purposes at many remote locations, including monitoring the condition of water purification systems. Personnel often need to visit remote sites personally to monitor a flow meter or other instrument (e.g., a sampler) to collect data. Multiple site visits at multiple sites are a challenging, labor intensive and expensive task. Ensuring that each site is operating properly and regularly scheduled for maintenance or service helps to obtain accurate and reliable data. SUMMARY According to one aspect, a method of treating water in a water treatment system is provided. The method includes introducing water to be treated into an ion exchange bed of a water treatment system to produce treated water, receiving an output water quality indication from a controller associated with the ion exchange bed, algorithmically determining whether to replace (replace) the ion exchange bed based on a remai