Systems and methods for dynamic monitoring of fluid movement in a fluid distribution network using controlled concentration pulses of additives
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring the movement of fluid through a fluid distribution network, comprising the steps of:
- controlling the introduction of an additive to fluid at a control point in a fluid distribution network;
generating a concentration pulse of the additive in the fluid;
measuring amounts of the additive as a function of time using a plurality of sensor units located at identified locations in the fluid distribution network over a geographic area, said sensor units communicating with one or more communication networks;
receiving measurement data corresponding to measured amounts of the additive as a function of time from the sensor units with a computer system;
processing the measurement data with the computer system to generate information indicative of movement of the fluid in the fluid distribution network; and
displaying the information on a geographic map of the fluid distribution network.
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Abstract
A method of monitoring the movement of fluid through a fluid distribution network is described. The introduction of an additive to fluid is controlled at a control point in a fluid distribution network, and a concentration pulse in a concentration of the additive in the fluid is generated. Amounts of the additive are measured as a function of time using a plurality of sensor units located at identified locations in the fluid distribution network over a geographic area, wherein the sensor units communicate with one or more communication networks. Measurement data corresponding to measured amounts of the additive is received from the sensor units with a computer system, and the measurement data is processed with the computer system to generate information indicative of movement of fluid in the fluid distribution network. The information can be displayed on a geographic map of the fluid distribution networ
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1. A method of monitoring the movement of fluid through a fluid distribution network, comprising the steps of:
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controlling the introduction of an additive to fluid at a control point in a fluid distribution network;
generating a concentration pulse of the additive in the fluid;
measuring amounts of the additive as a function of time using a plurality of sensor units located at identified locations in the fluid distribution network over a geographic area, said sensor units communicating with one or more communication networks;
receiving measurement data corresponding to measured amounts of the additive as a function of time from the sensor units with a computer system;
processing the measurement data with the computer system to generate information indicative of movement of the fluid in the fluid distribution network; and
displaying the information on a geographic map of the fluid distribution network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A system for monitoring the movement of fluid through a fluid distribution network, comprising:
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a processing system, a memory coupled to the processing system, and a display;
wherein the processing system is configured to;
a) receive from sensor units in the fluid distribution network measurement data corresponding to concentration pulse of an additive in fluid as a function of time, b) process the measurement data to generate information indicative of movement of the fluid in the fluid distribution network, and c) output the information to the display to provide a geographic map of the fluid distribution network. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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