EP3682216A1 - Hydraulic integrator and method for centralised management of the hydraulic network of a plant - Google Patents
Hydraulic integrator and method for centralised management of the hydraulic network of a plantInfo
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of processes and water distribution systems in facilities.
- the present invention thus relates to a hydraulic integrator for simplifying the arrangement of a hydraulic network of an installation.
- the invention also relates to centralized management methods of a hydraulic network capable of implementing said hydraulic integrator.
- the hydraulic network of an installation generally comprises a set of tubes related to the distribution of cold water and a set of tubes related to the distribution of hot water. These sets can carry water to sanitary fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs, showers, etc. or also appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
- the establishment of the hydraulic network of new housing type facilities, offices or buildings requires the shaping of pipes or pipes and must be done following a set of regulations (eg in France NF DTU 60.1).
- the shaping of the pipes generally consists of the cutting, threading, bending and / or drilling of the tubes. These operations are generally carried out on the site of the installations intended to receive the hydraulic networks.
- the next step is the realization of the assembly of the shaped elements. This assembly, depending on the nature of the pipes, can be done by screwing, solder-brazing, autogenous welding, capillary brazing, compression fitting, special connections, crimping fittings, flanges or stitching.
- the pipes are fixed independently against the walls of the installation using stirrups or metal collars depending on the nature of the pipes. This independent implementation of the different portions of pipes is very time consuming.
- the document US2016 / 161940 proposes for example, an intelligent system capable of storing information on the consumption habits of a user using sensors, and capable of alerting a user with the aid of a wireless communication.
- the document US2012 / 291886 also proposes a system for remote control of the water supply of a building using sensors detecting a lack of water and a control unit making it possible to communicate with a remote device.
- these systems require a significant installation time as well as an effort during installation and installation of the system.
- the purpose of the invention is therefore to remedy the disadvantages of the prior art.
- the object of the invention is to propose a hydraulic integrator, also called a concentrator, capable of responding to the problems associated with the construction costs and the risks associated with shaping the central point of the hydraulic network on the site.
- the invention also aims to address the problems caused by distributed tracking systems and therefore respond to the heaviness associated with the on-site configuration of distributed existing systems.
- the invention also addresses the problems of maintenance of distributed control systems in installations requiring to find the various control devices within the installation.
- the invention also aims to provide a method of managing water consumption for controlling consumption while providing increased comfort. [Brief description of the invention]
- the invention relates to a hydraulic integrator for the centralized management of a hydraulic network of one or more installations, characterized in that it comprises:
- At least one cold water sanitary manifold adapted to dispense cold water, having a plurality of dispensing outlets, each of said plurality of dispensing outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- At least one sanitary hot water collector suitable for dispensing hot water, comprising at least one temperature probe and several dispensing outlets, each of said several dispensing outlets being equipped with a flowmeter and a solenoid valve;
- control unit able to receive information from flowmeters and from a temperature probe and able to control all the solenoid valves
- said integrator is in prefabricated form.
- Such a hydraulic integrator since it has valves and a cold water collector and a hot water collector fixed on a support, can then be quickly installed on the site of the installation and save a significant amount of time. and a reduction in the risk of accidents. This is possible because a majority of the pipe or tube design operations required at the central point of distribution have been completed prior to onsite installation.
- the sanitary hot water collector has at least two temperature probes. Preferably, it is equipped at each of its two ends with a temperature probe and a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection to a means hot water production.
- a temperature probe Preferably, it is equipped at each of its two ends with a temperature probe and a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection to a means hot water production.
- the presence of two temperature probes reduces the risk of development of Legionella in the facility as it allows to quickly identify a temperature too low, conducive to the development of Legionella.
- the hydraulic integrator further comprises a recovered water collector adapted to distribute collected water, comprising a plurality of distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve.
- a recovered water collector adapted to distribute collected water, comprising a plurality of distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve.
- the at least one cold water sanitary manifold is equipped at the downstream end of each of the distribution outlets with a connection means capable of allowing a removable connection. This facilitates the on-site installation of the hydraulic integrator,
- the ends of the at least one cold water sanitary manifold are advantageously positioned at an edge of the support. This is to facilitate their joining with a water supply.
- the at least one sanitary cold water collector comprises at least one temperature probe.
- a probe may allow a loopback alert function by the control unit. This also allows monitoring of the risk of frost in an installation, the hydraulic integrator then configured to transmit an alert to a user in case of too low temperature (eg less than 5 ° C or 2 ° C) and if necessary propose the setting in place of preventive measures.
- the flowmeters, temperature probes and solenoid valves are connected to the control unit in a wired manner. This allows a significant reduction in costs.
- the hydraulic integrator further comprises a pressure regulator, preferably positioned upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold.
- a pressure regulator preferably positioned upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold.
- the hydraulic integrator further comprises a communication module and a data storage means. This allows the hydraulic integrator to offer high value-added services such as water consumption monitoring, equipment prioritization, alerts and consumption reduction.
- the support comprises at least one plate made of rigid polymer material.
- the support comprises at least one rigid polymer material plate with a density greater than 800 kg / m 3 , preferably with a density greater than 1000 kg / m 3 , more preferably with a density greater than 1200. kg / m 3 . This makes it possible to have a hydraulic integrator whose support is resistant to deformation.
- At least one means for monitoring the quality of the water preferably selected from: conductivity meter, pH meter, oximeter, turbometer, nitrate measuring probe, and organic charge measuring probe.
- a means of monitoring the quality of the water makes it possible to guarantee the safety of the users, for example in the case of contamination of the water by pathogenic microorganisms, lead, nitrates or other potentially harmful organic substances.
- a control means is generally used in a real-time and continuous monitoring process for the quality of the water.
- the integrator comprises at least one so-called ambient sensor selected from a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a barometer, a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor and a volatile organic compound sensor.
- the hydraulic integrator can generate alerts to the user in case of deterioration of the air quality of the housing or adapt the water management to the presence or absence of users in the housing.
- each of the distribution outputs is connected to a connecting means capable of allowing a removable connection
- said connection means has a cross section having a non-circular geometrical shape
- said hydraulic integrator comprises a holding means comprising one or more openings whose shape is substantially identical to the shape of the cross section of said connecting means.
- - It comprises a communication module configured to receive and transmit data to a speaker having a microphone and a speaker.
- auxiliary hydraulic integrators it can be used in association with one or more auxiliary hydraulic integrators and the control unit is able to receive, from these auxiliary hydraulic integrators, flowmeter and temperature sensor information and able to control the solenoid valves of these one or more auxiliary hydraulic integrators.
- the hydraulic integrator according to the invention is then configured to play the role of supervisor of the operation of the auxiliary hydraulic integrators.
- the invention relates to a centralized management system of the supply of water to a hydraulic network of one or more installations comprising a hydraulic integrator according to the invention and at least one auxiliary hydraulic integrator. .
- a hydraulic network of one or more installations comprising a hydraulic integrator according to the invention and at least one auxiliary hydraulic integrator.
- the centralized management system for supplying water to a hydraulic network of one or more installations comprising at least one integrator according to the invention fluidly coupled to an extension, said extension comprising:
- a cold water sanitary manifold suitable for managing the cold water distribution, comprising a plurality of distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- a sanitary hot water collector adapted to the management of the hot water distribution, comprising at least two temperature probes and several distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- Such an extension can multiply the number of outputs of the hydraulic integrator or add the ability to manage other water networks such as rainwater or gray water reprocessed.
- the invention relates to a method for managing the centralization of the supply of water to a hydraulic network of one or more installations using the hydraulic integrator according to the invention, said method comprising a recording step in which flow information, generated by flow meters, and / or temperature information, generated by temperature probes, is recorded on a data storage means.
- the hydraulic integrator can be able to anticipate the needs of the user and help him to control his water consumption.
- the following functionalities are related to the contextualization of water consumption in the building and are based on a memorization of past consumption or reference consumption associated with recommendations issued by the system.
- the invention relates to a method, or step, of equipment prioritization, said equipment prioritization comprising the following steps:
- the invention relates to a method or a step of collecting water management, said collected water management comprising the following steps:
- the invention relates to a method, or a step, of monitoring the water network, said monitoring of the water network comprising the following steps:
- the invention also relates to a method for correlating the consumption with the occupation, said correlation step comprising the following steps:
- the identification of the unusual consumption may for example be based on the monitoring method according to the invention.
- the invention also relates to a method for controlling the quality of water on a hydraulic network comprising the following sub-steps:
- the invention also relates to a non-sanitary equipment management method comprising the following steps:
- Figure 1 a diagram of the organization of a hydraulic integrator according to one embodiment of the invention.
- Figures 2A and 2B two diagrams of the organization of a hydraulic integrator according to other embodiments of the invention and in particular in the context of a centralized hydraulic management system.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B a support of the hydraulic integrator according to an embodiment of the invention (A), and a perspective view of the support of the hydraulic integrator according to another embodiment of the invention (B). ).
- Figure 4 a perspective view of a holding means according to the invention.
- Figure 5 a schematic representation of a method of monitoring the temperature of the water on the hydraulic system according to the invention. The dotted steps are optional.
- Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a method, or step, prioritization equipment according to the invention. The dotted steps are optional.
- Figure 7 is a schematic representation of a method or a step of collecting water management according to one embodiment of the invention. The dotted steps are optional.
- Figure 8 is a schematic representation of a method, or a step, of regulating the pressure on the hydraulic system according to the invention. The dotted steps are optional.
- Figure 9 is a schematic representation of a method or a step of monitoring the hydraulic network according to the invention. The dotted steps are optional.
- Figure 10 is a schematic representation of a method according to the invention for correlating the consumption with the occupation of the installation.
- Figure 1 a schematic representation of a method of controlling the quality of the water on the hydraulic system according to the invention.
- the dotted steps are optional.
- FIG 12 a schematic representation of a non-sanitary equipment management method according to the invention. The dotted steps are optional.
- the vectorized form varies by less than 30% with respect to the compared vectorized form, preferably less than 20%, even more preferably less than 10%.
- installation means a building comprising a plurality of floors and rooms or a housing comprising one or more rooms.
- an installation may correspond to a building, a floor, a wing of the building or a bedroom.
- sanitary collector also called nannies, corresponds, in the sense of the invention, to devices for the distribution of hot and cold water in the facilities including the sanitary and heating circuits and the water supply circuits. They make it possible to supply each water point to be serviced by its own circuit which makes it possible to reduce the variations of flow and temperature. The collectors allow a parallel supply of all the points of draw.
- a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection may be a threaded connection, a female male connection maintained for example by a triclamp or a flange connection. These connection means may further include seals.
- recovery water or “collected water” must be understood recovery water that is not distributed directly by the drinking water distribution network. This may correspond for example to rainwater or gray water recovered at the facility or the water collected at an eco-neighborhood and accessible to the hydraulic integrator.
- solenoid valve in the sense of the invention is a device for controlling or changing the flow of water in a pipe (a tube or pipe) using an electrical signal. It can for example integrate a solenoid or an electric motor.
- solenoidly coupled it is necessary to understand within the meaning of the invention that two parts (ie the hydraulic integrator and extension) are arranged to allow the passage of a fluid of a first piece to a second piece tightly (ie without leakage).
- the parts are fluidically connected in series via sanitary collectors.
- the fluid can pass through a first sanitary collector and then a second sanitary collector
- upstream and downstream refer to the direction of the flow of the fluid. In the remainder of the description, the same references are used to designate the same elements.
- Figure 1 shows schematically a hydraulic integrator 1 according to the invention.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 allows the centralized management of a hydraulic network of one or more installations.
- the installations may be industrial installations, office types, collective or domestic dwellings.
- Preferably the facilities are of the collective housing type.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 comprises at least one cold water sanitary manifold 10, suitable for the management of cold water.
- the cold water sanitary manifold 10 may comprise a plurality of distribution outlets 1 1. For example, it may comprise at least two distribution outlets, preferably at least three distribution outlets and even more preferably at least four distribution outlets.
- the sanitary cold water collector 10 shown in FIG. 1 comprises four dispensing outlets 1 1. Generally, a cold water sanitary manifold 10 has less than six dispensing outlets. If the installation requires a greater number of outlets then the hydraulic integrator 1 may comprise two or more cold water sanitary manifolds so as to construct a hydraulic integrator 1 responding to the particular demand of the installation.
- each of the distribution outlets 1 1 of the cold water sanitary manifold 10 is equipped with a flowmeter 12 and a solenoid valve 13.
- the flowmeter 12 may for example be selected from an electromagnetic flowmeter. , an ultrasonic flow meter, a mass flow meter or a vortex flowmeter.
- the cold water sanitary manifolds 10 are equipped at the downstream end of each of the distribution outlets 1 1 of a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection. This facilitates the on-site installation of the hydraulic integrator 1.
- the cold water sanitary manifold 10 comprises at least one temperature sensor 14.
- This temperature sensor on the cold water sanitary manifold can be used in hot countries to monitor the cold water inlet temperature. and to alert if it exceeds a limit value. This also helps to explain a DHW temperature that would be too low in the case where the preparation would be done via a gas boiler which guarantees a delta T of 45 ° C. Such a probe may also allow a loopback alert function by a control unit 50.
- the cold water sanitary manifold 10 has two ends 16 may each advantageously comprise a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the ends of the cold water sanitary manifold 10 are advantageously positioned at an edge of the support 80 so as to facilitate their junction with a water inlet. More preferably, one end 16 is intended to be connected to a means for producing domestic hot water 28 and the other being connected directly or indirectly to the drinking water supply.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 according to the invention may further comprise a flowmeter positioned upstream of the domestic hot water production means 28, for example on the cold water sanitary manifold 10 or upstream of the cold water sanitary sewer. 10.
- the hot water production means 28 may for example be an electric water heater with or without a balloon (instant for example), a gas boiler with or without a balloon, thermodynamic or solar energy. Hot water can also be produced in a collective boiler or heat network.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 comprises at least one hot water sanitary manifold 20.
- This sanitary hot water manifold 20 is configured to manage the distribution of hot water.
- this hot water sanitary manifold 20 comprises at least one temperature probe 24 and a plurality of distribution outlets 21.
- it may comprise at least two distribution outlets, preferably at least three distribution outlets and even more preferably at least four distribution outlets.
- the hot water sanitary manifold 20 shown in FIG. 1 comprises three dispensing outlets 21.
- a hot water sanitary manifold preferably has less than six dispensing outlets. If the installation requires a greater number of distribution outlets then the hydraulic integrator 1 may comprise two or more hot water sanitary manifolds 20 so as to construct a hydraulic integrator 1 to meet the particular demand of the installation.
- each of the distribution outlets 21 of the hot water sanitary manifold 20 is equipped with a flow meter 22 and a solenoid valve 23.
- These flowmeters 22 and solenoid valves 23 are preferably similar to the flow meters 12 and solenoid valves 13 of the cold water sanitary manifold 10.
- the hot water sanitary manifolds 20 are equipped at the downstream end of each of the distribution outlets 21 of a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection. This facilitates the on-site installation of the hydraulic integrator 1.
- the hot water sanitary manifold 20 has two ends 26 each of which may advantageously comprise a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection. As can be seen in FIG. 1, the ends of the hot water sanitary manifold 20 are advantageously positioned at an edge of the support 80 so as to facilitate their joining with a hot water supply. More preferably, both ends 26 comprise connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection, one end being connected to a domestic hot water production means 28 and the other being equipped with a screw cap which can then serve as a inspection door to check the state of the collector.
- the sanitary hot water manifold 20 comprises two temperature probes 24.
- These temperature probes 24 are preferably located near each of its ends. By “near” is meant within the meaning of the invention less than ten centimeters, preferably less than five centimeters.
- these temperature probes 24 can be configured to ensure a regular measurement of the temperature at each of the ends of the collector so as to generate an alert to inform the user. an increased risk of formation of a legionella biofilm which may constitute a health risk.
- the hydraulic integrator may include a conduit 15 adapted to connect the cold water sanitary manifold 10 to a drinking water inlet.
- the conduit 15 has an end allowing a removable connection and preferably two ends for a removable connection.
- the end intended for connection to a drinking water inlet is positioned at an edge of the support 80 so as to facilitate its junction with a hot water inlet.
- the hydraulic integrator according to the invention may also include a conduit 19 adapted to connect a dispensing outlet 1 1 of the cold water sanitary manifold 10 to a hot water production means 28. This is particularly suitable when the installation has a means of producing dedicated hot water.
- the conduit 19 has an end for a removable connection and preferably two ends for a removable connection.
- the end intended for connection to the hot water production means is positioned at an edge of the support 80 so as to facilitate its joining.
- the hydraulic integrator may further comprise a manifold 25 which can be connected to the hot water production means 28 by a conduit.
- the collector 25 comprises, preferably at each of its two ends, a connecting means 27 adapted to allow a removable connection to the hot water production means 28. This gives the hydraulic integrator a high versatility allowing it to be easily connected to the hot water production means 28 and this regardless of the positioning of the hot water production means 28 relative to the cold water arrivals. Once the installation is complete, the end that is not connected to the hot water production means 28 can be clogged.
- a connecting means 27 is for example a threaded connection or a recessed tube connection.
- the collector 25 is preferably equipped at each of its two ends with a temperature probe.
- the hydraulic integrator according to the invention may then comprise a conduit 29 adapted to connect to the hot water sanitary manifold 20 and the manifold 25.
- the conduit 29 is firstly connected to the hot water sanitary manifold 20 and secondly has, at its other end, a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection to the hot water production means 28.
- said other end is positioned at an edge of the support 80 so as to facilitate its junction with a hot water supply.
- the collector 25 shown in FIG. 2A has an outlet connected to a hot water sanitary manifold 20 via a duct 29.
- the collector 25 can also comprise several outlets making it possible to supply several hot water sanitary collectors 20.
- the hydraulic integrator 1, as shown in Figure 2A, further comprises a recovered water collector 30.
- the recovered water collector 30 of the invention is adapted to the management of collected water.
- the recovered water collector 30 has a plurality of distribution outlets 31, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter 32 and a solenoid valve 33.
- the hydraulic integrator may comprise a duct 35 connected to the collector 30 that can be used to connect the collector 30 to a storage means 38 for collecting water.
- the end intended for connection to a storage means 38 for collecting water is positioned at an edge of the support 80 so as to facilitate its joining with a water intake collected.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 comprises at least one three-way duct, a first channel being connected to a distribution outlet January 1, a second channel being connected to a distribution outlet 31 and a third channel, whose end is preferably positioned near an edge of the support 80, being able to be connected to an apparatus capable of accepting collected water.
- the recovered water collector 30 are equipped at the downstream end of each of the distribution outlets 31 of a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection. This facilitates the on-site installation of the hydraulic integrator 1.
- control unit 50 is configured to receive information on the volume of collected water present in the storage means 38 of collected water.
- the solenoid valves 33 are advantageously able to define a flow rate depending on the volume of water collected present in the storage means 38 of collected water. This makes it possible to control the volume of water present in the storage means 38 for collecting water.
- the collected water may for example be rainwater or greywater recovered at the facility or the water collected at an eco-district level.
- these waters have been the subject of a prior treatment before integration into the hydraulic network of the facility so as to ensure the safety of users and secondly not to damage installations (eg microbial growth, corrosion, clogging ).
- the storage means 38 for collecting water is associated with one or more means for treating the water collected.
- These processing means may for example implement chemical treatments of the collected water for example based on oxidants.
- these processing means are capable of implementing physical treatments that can be selected from: ultraviolet sterilization, activated carbon treatment and / or filtration.
- the collected water can be treated, preferably before storage.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 also comprises a control unit 50 able to receive information from flowmeters 12, 22, 32 and from temperature probe 14, 24 and adapted to control all the solenoid valves 13, 23, 33.
- the control of the solenoid valves comprises for example the control of the closure, the opening or the partial opening.
- the flow meters 12, 22, 32, temperature probes 14, 24 and solenoid valves 13, 23, 33 can be advantageously connected to the unit. control 50 wired without this entails significant costs.
- the flow meters 12, 22, 32, temperature probes 14, 24 and solenoid valves 13, 23, 33 can be connected to the control unit by wireless communication protocols such as wireless sub-networks (eg Zigbee , WIFI) and / or mobile (eg GPRS, UMTS).
- wireless sub-networks eg Zigbee , WIFI
- mobile eg GPRS, UMTS
- the control unit 50 is advantageously configured to act as a processing unit and in particular to process the received information.
- the processing may for example correspond to a comparison of the received values to predetermined values, to the generation of alert, to the recording of data on a data storage means, to the generation of reports and / or to the transmission of data. data.
- the control unit 50 is advantageously able to process the operator's commands in real time.
- control unit 50 can be connected to the hot water production means 28 and is able to control it so as to modify the temperature of the outgoing water of said hot water production means 28.
- corrective measures typically a thermal shock
- the hydraulic integrator 1 may further comprise a communication module 60 and / or a data storage means 70.
- the communication module 60 is configured to receive and transmit information to remote systems such as tablets, telephones, watches, computers or servers and is thus able to allow communication between the control unit 50 and a remote terminal.
- the terminal can thus interact remotely with the hydraulic integrator 1 according to the invention.
- the communication module 60 transmits the data on at least one communication network and may comprise wired or wireless communication.
- the communication is operated via a wireless protocol such as wifi, 3G, 4G, and / or Bluetooth.
- the interaction may involve an application software used by the operator to interact with the system according to the invention.
- the application software may for example be able to interact with the control unit 50 according to the invention and includes a graphical interface for facilitating an interaction with an operator. An operator can then act on the remote terminal so as to generate an instruction adapted to be implemented by the control unit 50 so as to act on the hydraulic network of the installation through the hydraulic integrator 1 according to the 'invention.
- the communication module 60 is configured to receive and transmit information to a speaker having a microphone and a speaker.
- the communication module can be associated with a conversion module capable of transforming sound message data into instruction data.
- a user can control the hydraulic integrator via a voice command made to the speaker which will be transformed into instruction data for the control unit 50 and it will be possible to receive information via the same speaker.
- the data storage means 70 may comprise a transient memory and / or a non-transient memory. It is able to record, for example in the form of files, the raw values of the temperature probes, the flow meters and the positions of the solenoid valves.
- the non-transitory memory may be a medium such as a memory card, or a hard disk hosted by a remote server.
- the microprocessor of the control unit 50, the data storage means 70 and the communication module 60 are generally interconnected by a bus. These means are distinct in FIG. 1 but the invention can provide various types of arrangement such as for example a single module cumulating all the functions described here. Similarly, these means can be divided into several electronic cards or collected on a single electronic card.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 may further comprise a means for controlling the quality of the water.
- the means for controlling the quality of the water is preferably selected from:
- a conductivity meter to measure total dissolved solids such as inorganic ions dissolved in water (eg minerals, salts or metals);
- a pH-meter to measure the pH of the water circulating in the network.
- the pH meter is based on potentiometric technology
- an oximeter able to measure the concentration of oxygen in the water.
- the oximeter is based on optical technology via luminescence or amperometric technology with a Clark electrode (nickel / lead);
- turbometer able to measure the turbidity of the water, for example according to DIN EN ISO 7027 and / or the quantity of solids, for example according to DIN 38414.
- the turbometer is based on a technology optical based scattering or absorption of light such as infrared light or white light;
- a nitrate measuring probe able to measure the nitrate concentration in water from UV measurements
- a probe for measuring the organic load able to measure the concentration of organic nitrate load in water from UV measurements.
- Some means of controlling the quality of the water can couple the control of several parameters.
- the means for controlling the quality of the water can be connected downstream of the drinking water supply and upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold 10.
- the presence of this means of controlling the quality of the water directly upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold 10 allows in particular to alert of a degradation of the quality of the water arriving in the installation.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 can also be associated with a pressure regulator 40.
- the pressure regulator 40 can be connected downstream of the drinking water inlet and upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold 10 usually directly after the water meter.
- this pressure regulator 40 directly upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold 10 makes it possible, in particular, to counteract the pressure increase at night or over the summer periods and thus to reduce significantly the water consumption by the installation.
- it is preferably positioned upstream of the cold water sanitary manifold 10.
- a pressure regulator 40 in the hydraulic integrator according to the invention also makes it possible to quickly provide information on a sub-flow of input at the facility so as to make a diagnosis more quickly.
- the permissible operating pressure within an individual installation is between 3.5 bars and 4.3 bars because beyond the risk of deterioration of the diffusers (mixers, solenoid valves MAL ...) is not to neglect. Lower pressure can only affect the comfort or performance of the hydraulic system.
- the pressure regulator 40 is advantageously configured so as to maintain a pressure of between 3.5 bars and 4.3 bars within the installation.
- the pressure regulator 40 is a preset and automatic pressure regulator 40, capable of automatically stabilizing the downstream pressure to a set value.
- the pressure regulator 40 may comprise a pressure sensor 41 with an adjustable pressure reducer 42.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 may also comprise one or more so-called ambient sensors capable of measuring parameters of the environment of the hydraulic integrator 1.
- the so-called ambient sensors can advantageously be selected from a temperature sensor (ie ambient air temperature in the installation), a humidity sensor, a barometer, a carbon dioxide sensor, a carbon monoxide sensor. carbon and a volatile organic compound sensor.
- the hydraulic integrator can compare the water temperature and the temperature in the installation and for example be configured to modify predetermined minimum and maximum water temperature values depending on the temperature in the installation.
- the measurement of the carbon monoxide content could be used to alert if there is air toxicity in the installation.
- the carbon dioxide content can be used to inform about the occupation of the installation.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 comprises a support 80 on which the collectors are fixed, for example as shown in FIG. sanitary collectors cold water 10 and hot water 20, and the collector of recovered water 30 ( Figure 2A).
- the support 80 is adapted to be fixed against one of the walls of the installation.
- the hydraulic integrator with all these components can be directly installed without the usual operations of threading, bending, drilling or welding on site.
- the support 80 may advantageously comprise at least one plate made of rigid polymer material 81.
- the support 80 has an overall density greater than 800 kg / m 3 , preferably, its overall density is greater than 1000 kg / m 3 and more preferably its overall density or density is between 1000 and 1500 kg / m. 3 .
- the hardness of the surface of the rigid polymer material 81 is advantageously greater than 40 as measured by the ISO 868 standard. Preferably, the hardness of the surface of the rigid polymer material 81 is greater than or equal to 45.
- the support 80 may comprise an expanded polymer 82 disposed on the rigid polymer material plate 81. In this case, the rigid polymer material 81 and the expanded polymer 82 have different densities. The combination of these two polymers improves the properties of the support 80 and the hydraulic integrator 1 generally so as to provide a prefabricated assembly that is robust while being easily manipulated.
- the rigid polymeric material 81 has a density greater than 800 kg / m 3 , preferably greater than 1000 kg / m 3 .
- the expanded polymer 82 has a density of less than 700 kg / m 3 , preferably less than 600 kg / m 3 .
- the density or density is preferably measured according to EN ISO 1,183-1.
- the support 80 may comprise two rigid polymer plates 81 between which is placed an expanded polymer 82. This arrangement forms a sandwich-type structure where the expanded polymer 82, at a lower density structure, is surrounded by one or more rigid polymer panels 81.
- the presence of the expanded polymer reduces vibration, related to the flow of fluids in the pipes, affecting the walls of the installation. Thus, it reduces the noise nuisance.
- the thickness of the support 80 is generally less than 20 mm. Preferably, it is between 5 mm and 15 mm. Even more preferably, it is substantially equal to 10 mm. Similarly, the thickness control provides a sufficiently rigid support to support all the parts that constitute it while maintaining a weight that does not make handling complex or trying.
- the rigid polymer material 81 and the expanded polymer 82 may be composed of different polymers that may for example be selected from: (meth) acrylic polymers (eg PMMA-polymethylmethacrylate), saturated polyesters (eg PET-polyterephthalate). ethylene, PETG-polyethylene glycol terephthalate, PBT-polybutylene terephthalate, PLA-polylactic acid), polyethylene (PE), polycarbonate (PC), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) , chlorinated PVC (CPVC), polyurethane (PU), polypropylene (PP).
- the rigid polymer material 81 and the polymer expanded 82 may also consist of copolymers.
- the support is made of polyvinyl chloride and has a density greater than 1200 kg / m 3 .
- the support advantageously comprises several fixing holes 83 for quickly setting the hydraulic integrator 1 to a wall.
- holes 84 may be provided to facilitate attachment of the collectors to the support 80.
- the collectors 10, 20, 30 are fixed to the support 80 by means of the attachment means 90.
- These fixing means are advantageously made of polymer material, and are for example polymers selected from the polymers proposed above for the rigid polymer material 81 and the expanded polymer 82.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 advantageously comprises one or more holding means 91 of the collectors.
- the collector holding means 91 preferably comprises a plate having openings 92 capable of passing the ends of the distribution outlets 1 1, 21, 31 of the collectors.
- said openings 92 have a shape substantially identical to the shape of a cross section of the end of the dispensing outlet to pass through the holding means 91. For example, in FIG.
- each of the distribution outlets 1 1, 21 is connected to a connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection, said connecting means has a cross section having a non-circular geometrical shape and said hydraulic integrator comprises a holding means 91 having one or more openings 92 whose shape is substantially identical to the shape of the cross section of the connecting means.
- the geometric shape of a cross section of the connecting means, and therefore the opening 92 preferably has at least one vertex, more preferably it is a polygon and even more preferably a hexagon. More broadly, the cross section may be a geometric shape with no central symmetry.
- the holding means 91 is advantageously fixed to the support 80 in a perpendicular or substantially perpendicular manner to said support 80. It is furthermore positioned so that the ends of the distribution outlets 1 1, 21, 31, and more particularly the connection means adapted to allow a removable connection, are inserted into the openings 92.
- the openings 92 have a shape substantially identical to the shape of a cross section of the end of the dispensing outlet to pass through this support, or where appropriate a substantially identical shape to the connecting means adapted to allow a removable connection then it is no longer possible to damage the hydraulic integrator when tightening at these connections.
- These holding means 91 are advantageously made of polymer material, and are for example compounds selected from the polymers proposed above for the rigid polymer material 81 and the expanded polymer 82.
- These holding means 91 can also be used to block the ends 16 and 26 of sanitary manifolds respectively cold water and hot water.
- the sanitary collectors consist mainly of copper or brass.
- they consist mainly of copper.
- they add additional protection against the development of Legionella in the hydraulic network of the facility.
- the tubes (pipe, duct) for example connecting the collectors together and the collectors to the hot water production means 28 are preferably copper.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 may also include a front or cover, for example metal or polymers that may or may not openwork. This front or hood that covers the components of the hydraulic integrator protects them.
- this facade or cover may incorporate light emitting diodes (LEDs) that can be used to inform the user of the status of the hydraulic integrator and thus the status of the water network.
- the LEDs can be of different colors and be configured to constitute a warning system in case of malfunction.
- the LEDs are advantageously positioned so as to form a light projection on a support and in particular so as to allow projection against one of the walls of the installation.
- the cover has openings that can act as aeration and preferably positioned near the control unit.
- the hydraulic integrator according to the invention can be used individually for an installation and for example suitable for centralized management of water in offices or in an apartment. Alternatively, it can be used in association with one or more auxiliary hydraulic integrators 2.
- the control unit of the hydraulic integrator 1 is adapted to, preferably configured to receive, from these auxiliary hydraulic integrators 2, flowmeter information. and temperature sensor and is fit, or can be fit, to control the solenoid valves of these one or more auxiliary hydraulic integrators 2.
- a combined use means that the hydraulic integrator 1 is able to communicate with the auxiliary hydraulic integrator 2. It can thus receive and transmit information to one or more integrators remote auxiliary hydraulics.
- An auxiliary hydraulic integrator can in particular be configured to operate autonomously and possibly send information to the hydraulic integrator. Alternatively, it can be controlled by the hydraulic integrator.
- the communication is operated via a wireless protocol such as wifi, 3G, 4G, and / or Bluetooth.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 constitutes the main hydraulic integrator and is coupled to auxiliary hydraulic integrators 2, said auxiliary hydraulic integrators 2 comprising:
- a cold water sanitary manifold suitable for managing the cold water distribution, comprising a plurality of distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- a sanitary hot water collector adapted to the management of the hot water distribution, comprising at least two temperature probes and several distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- control unit able to receive information from flowmeters and from a temperature probe and able to control all the solenoid valves
- a support on which are fixed the cold water and hot water sanitary collectors, said support being intended to be fixed against one of the walls of the installation.
- hydraulic integrator 1 can be used with one or more extensions 3 illustrated in Figure 2B.
- An extension 3 makes it possible to multiply the number of outputs of the hydraulic integrator 1 or to add the possibility of managing other water networks such as rain water or gray water reprocessed.
- the extension 3 can also be used to give the hydraulic integrator 1 the possibility of managing other water networks.
- the fluidic coupling can be achieved by any sealing means for attaching two pipes. It can for example be selected from flanges, metal or polymer fittings such as quick cylindrical connectors (eg type "push-fit" in English terminology) or junction connectors, screw fittings or bellows fittings .
- the extension 3 according to the invention comprises
- a cold water sanitary manifold suitable for managing the cold water distribution, comprising a plurality of distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- a sanitary hot water collector adapted to the management of the hot water distribution, comprising at least two temperature probes and several distribution outlets, each of said plurality of distribution outlets being equipped with a flow meter and a solenoid valve;
- a support on which are fixed the cold water and hot water sanitary collectors, said support being intended to be fixed against one of the walls of the installation.
- extension 3 is similar to the hydraulic integrator 1 or auxiliary hydraulic integrator 2 except that it does not include a control unit or communication module. Extension 3 is therefore not an autonomous system capable of processing data and autonomously managing water flows.
- extension 3 may have the same embodiments as the hydraulic integrator 1 and in particular preferred or advantageous modes concerning the collectors and / or the support.
- the invention also relates to a centralized management method of a hydraulic network of one or more installations implementing the hydraulic integrator according to the invention and comprising a step of recording when from which values from flow meters, temperature probes and / or solenoid valves are recorded on a data storage means.
- the centralized management method of a hydraulic network can include a step of receiving a solenoid valve control instruction, by the communication unit, said instruction comprising a solenoid valve identifier for selecting the solenoid valve to control and a status value to control the state of the solenoid valve.
- Instructions can be transmitted by any client able to communicate with the communication module (eg computer, mobile phone).
- the method may also include the generation of a file comprising the records as a function of time of water consumption (e.g. flow rates) and temperatures.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 can interact with another hydraulic system equipped with a control unit or a module.
- Communication can also include a step of sending or receiving data or instructions to a hydraulic system for example selected from: a hot water preparation device, a household appliance, a heating system heating, ventilation and / or air conditioning, a rainwater harvesting system, a wastewater reuse system, a wastewater heat recovery system, a pool pump system and an irrigation system.
- the hydraulic integrator 1 can be used in the context of a method of monitoring the temperature 100 of the water on the hydraulic network as illustrated in FIG. 5.
- the monitoring of the temperature 100 of the water on the hydraulic network comprises the following steps:
- those are preferably temperature values transmitted by temperature probes 24 placed on hot water sanitary manifolds 20 which are acquired by the control unit 50.
- the temperature values transmitted by temperature probes 24 placed on a collector 25 connected to a means for producing hot water 28 are also acquired.
- the generation step 140 of an alert can be followed by a generation step 141 of an anomaly report that can be directly transmitted to a company, for example a company specialized in the maintenance of the means of communication. hot water production.
- This monitoring of the temperature 100 of the water may comprise first steps 101 corresponding to the definition of the predetermined maximum and minimum values. Terminals for these values are generally defined by standards but in the context of the method 100, the operator can, while respecting the standards in force, customize the predetermined minimum and maximum values. This definition can for example be achieved via an external interface connected via a wireless connection to the hydraulic integrator 1 according to the invention.
- the equipment prioritization 200 comprises the following steps:
- Definition 230 in the equipment group, of one or more non-priority equipment (s),
- the equipment can be grouped by equipment dependent on the same collector so for example to form a group by collector. Alternatively, the grouping can be done on several collectors.
- a critical total flow value for said equipment group it is possible to differentiate a critical total flow value of hot water and a critical total flow rate of water. cold.
- the definition 220 of a critical total flow rate value for said equipment group can advantageously be implemented to choose a flow rate value beyond which there is a risk of fluctuation of the flow rate of the incoming water. equipment. Such a method may for example be implemented to ensure a flow of hot water for the shower.
- the definition steps 210, 220, 230 can be performed a first time at the initiation of the process while the acquisition 240, comparison 250 of the stages are generally repeated so as to allow continuous monitoring.
- the definition steps can be repeated punctually to modify the values associated therewith.
- the invention also relates to a method or a step 400 of management of collected water as shown in Figure 7.
- This collected water management comprises the following steps:
- Such a method can be implemented in combination with a collected water storage means capable of measuring the volume of collected water being stored at a given instant, the measurement being preferably carried out continuously.
- a measurement can for example be carried out by level sensors of the laser, ultrasonic or float sensor type.
- the collected water storage means may also comprise a temperature probe. Water can be transported by controlled pumps or differential pressure pumps.
- This method of managing the collected water may further comprise a definition of a maximum value of volume of collected water that may correspond to the maximum storage volume of the storage means of the collected water.
- the method of managing the collected water may also include a generation step 460, if the current volume value of water collected exceeds the maximum value of volume of water collected, an alert.
- This warning can advantageously be followed by a closing instruction for solenoid valves positioned upstream of the means for storing the collected water or an instruction for opening a purge solenoid valve of the means for storing the collected water. .
- this method of managing the collected water may comprise a step of measuring the amount of water reused.
- This method may also comprise a step of generating a closing instruction for the solenoid valves positioned on the distribution outlets of the recovered water collector if the current volume value of the water collected is less than the minimum value of the volume of water collected. .
- Equipment suitable for using collected water are for example toilets, washing machines or water distribution systems for watering. Since in some countries greywater, which contains solvents and other chemicals, can be banned as part of watering, the hydraulic integrator can be connected to two tanks, one containing greywater and the other. other rainwater.
- the collected water can also be used to fill aquaponic ponds or irrigate urban plantations such as plants located on terraces, indoors or on roofs.
- the definition steps 410, 420 can be performed a first time at the initiation of the method while the 430 acquisition steps, comparison 440 are generally repeated so as to allow continuous monitoring.
- the definition steps can be repeated punctually to modify the values associated therewith.
- the method according to the invention can take into account the schedule so as to favor operation during certain time periods. This can be advantageous when the actions require significant electrical resources so for example to give preference to electricity consumption during off-peak hours or during the production of renewable energy.
- the method also incorporates a step of comparing the current schedule with predetermined times so as to initiate actions only if the current schedule corresponds to the predetermined hours of operation.
- the invention also relates to a method or a step of regulating the pressure 500 on the hydraulic network as illustrated in FIG. 8. This pressure regulation comprises the following substeps:
- the invention also relates to a method, or a step 600 monitoring the hydraulic network as shown in Figure 9, said monitoring 600 of the hydraulic network comprising the following steps:
- the definition step 610 as a function of time is very advantageously performed in a calendar system to take into account the seasonality of water consumption.
- the water consumption of each equipment of an installation has a seasonality and this affects the overall water consumption of an installation.
- the definition 610 of at least one standard value of water consumption as a function of time for said installation comprises a standard value of water consumption as a function of time for each equipment and these values per equipment are entered in the configuration file as a function of time in a calendar repository.
- the standard value of water consumption by a device is entered in the configuration file as a function of time in a calendar day, calendar week, calendar month or calendar year repository. More preferably, considering the strong impact of the seasons on water consumption, the standard value of water consumption by a device is entered in the configuration file as a function of time in several repositories, including a reference calendar week, calendar month and calendar year. More preferably, the standard value of water consumption by a device is recorded in the configuration file at least as a function of time in a calendar week repository.
- the comparison 640 of the current value of water consumption to the standard value of water consumption for the same period of time can be implemented by means of a data processing module and can be carried out via known statistical methods.
- the standard values of water consumption can then be predetermined values.
- the comparison step 640 can be performed from comparison or learning models such as: neural network, kernel, multiple kernel learning, vector support machine, decision trees, logistic regression, multiple regression and / or nearest neighbor method.
- a model is usually a finite sequence of operations or instructions for qualifying water consumption, that is to say classify the water consumption values within previously defined groups Y, or to prioritize these consumptions within a classification, so as to determine whether the consumption is or is not unusual.
- the implementation of this finite sequence of operations makes it possible, for example, to assign a label Yo to an observation described by a set of characteristics Xo by, for example, the implementation of a function f that is capable of reproducing Y having observed X.
- the comparison step 640 is based on a model, driven on a data set and configured to predict a standard value of water consumption at a given time. More particularly, this prediction relies on data sets comprising information on the water consumption values and the moment of measurement of these values. For example, for calibration purposes, it is possible to use a dataset from a set of users with similar water requirements. Nevertheless, more advantageously, the data set may comprise values corresponding to the water consumption values recorded in this installation.
- the comparison step 640 then involves the use of a supervised statistical learning model.
- the monitoring method according to the invention can more effectively identify a deviation from the habits of users of the facility.
- the standard water consumption values can come from reference water consumption, from water consumption spent in this installation or advantageously from self-learning. There can be as many values as equipment on the installation. These values can also be modified to take into account revolution of the habits of the user (s) of the installation.
- the method may also include a step of generating and sending a notification proposing to close the water supply to the equipment concerned with for example the generation of an automatic closing instruction of the solenoid valve. in the absence of instructions from the operator before a predefined period of time.
- the method according to the invention may also include a step of comparing values from, for example real time, temperature probes and / or solenoid valves to standard values for these devices.
- the invention also relates to a method, or a step, of controlling the quality of the water on the hydraulic network 800 as shown in Figure 10.
- This water quality control comprises the following substeps:
- - Acquisition 820 by the control unit, of a parameter value relating to the quality of the water on the network, measured by a means of control of the quality of the water, the means of quality control water being for example a conductimeter,
- a solenoid closing instruction by the control unit, if the current pressure value of the water quality parameter indicates a deterioration of the water quality, a solenoid closing instruction. For example, in the context of conductivity, exceeding the defined maximum value indicates a deterioration in the quality of the water.
- the generation of an electrovalve closing instruction can be completed by the generation by the control unit, an alert and possibly an instruction to proceed once the water quality returned to the normal, flushing the installation.
- the method according to the invention may also comprise a step of measuring the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air of the installation and a comparison of the measured value of carbon dioxide with a standard value of dioxide concentration. of carbon.
- the standard value of carbon dioxide concentration is preferably a predetermined value for the same period of time.
- the standard or predetermined values of carbon dioxide concentration can come from reference values, average values of carbon dioxide measured in this installation or advantageously self-learning. These values can also be modified to take into account revolution of the habits of the user (s) of the installation.
- the process can then compare the measured carbon dioxide concentration with a standard carbon dioxide concentration value to determine if unusual water consumption can be justified by the presence of a larger number of users. in the installation. Indeed, once normalized according to the habits of the users of the housing or the offices (definition of predetermined values), the concentration of carbon dioxide can be correlated with the consumption of water in the installation. For example, in the presence of a very low concentration of CO2, reflecting an unoccupied place, the water consumption is reduced compared to the occupation periods of the facility (usually associated with a higher concentration of carbon dioxide).
- the method may include CO and VOC concentration measurements, a comparison of the measured values with standard values and the generation of an alert on the degradation of the air quality in the installation. if standard values are exceeded.
- the measurement of the CO concentration may also make it possible to identify incomplete combustion that may be harmful for the occupants of the installation.
- a combined measurement of CO, VOC, CO2 and ambient temperature can be used to detect the onset of a fire.
- the sanitary network is not the only hydraulic network of an installation and equipment can also benefit from centralized management.
- the centralized management method in combination with the hydraulic integrator can also be used to manage the distribution of water to specialized equipment not associated with sanitary networks.
- the invention also relates to a method or a step of managing non-health equipment 900 as illustrated in FIG. This non-sanitary equipment management involves the following steps:
- the method may also comprise a definition step 910 of non-sanitary equipment where each equipment is able to use water and is connected to at least one distribution outlet of a sanitary collector and definition of a value predetermined water consumption by each non-sanitary equipment, preferably per period of time.
- the method may also comprise a reception step 920 of an opening instruction of a valve associated with said non-sanitary equipment.
- the non-sanitary equipment concerned may interact with the hydraulic integrator so as to command the opening or closing of the valves.
- the method may also include a step emission 970 of water consumption data for said non-sanitary equipment.
- the method may also include a control instruction transmission step 930 to said non-sanitary equipment.
- the method according to the invention allows the hydraulic integrator to control the operation of the non-sanitary equipment.
- the hydraulic integrator corresponding to a prefabricated set of ducts and collectors, it is possible to know from manufacture what equipment will be connected to each of the distribution outlets 1 1, 21, 31. Thus, during its manufacture, there may be a record on the storage means 70 of an identifier associating an equipment with each of the distribution outlets 1 1, 21, 31 and a recording of associated predetermined values such as flow or temperature values.
- the hydraulic integrator according to the invention is simple and quick to install in an installation, especially in an installation under construction. Fixing to the wall can be done by a simple hooking drilled to 6 mm. The ends of the ducts or pipes of the water sub-circuits of the hydraulic network are then to be connected, preferably removably, for example following a system of pictograms, led or the distribution outlet 1 1, 21, 31 adequate of the hydraulic integrator.
- the holding means avoids the damage caused by too tight tightening achieved during installation on site and further reduces the risk of workmanship.
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