Self-powered miniature liquid treatment system
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1. A method of treating liquid with a liquid treatment system, the method comprising:
- filtering a flow of liquid;
converting the filtered flow of liquid to an extruded stream of liquid;
striking a hydro-generator with the extruded stream of liquid to induce rotation of the hydro-generator;
generating electric power with the rotating hydro-generator;
monitoring a magnitude of electric power output with the hydro-generator;
energizing an ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the magnitude of the electric power is in a determined range; and
subjecting the flow of liquid to ultraviolet energy from the ultraviolet light source.
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Abstract
A liquid treatment system that may be self-powered includes a filter, an ultraviolet light source and a hydro-generator. A flow of liquid may be filtered with the filter and used to rotate the hydro-generator to generate electric power. The ultraviolet light source may be energized by the electric power generated by the hydro-generator when the magnitude of electric power of the hydro-generator enters a determined range. The flow of liquid may be subject to ultraviolet energy generated by the ultraviolet light source.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of treating liquid with a liquid treatment system, the method comprising:
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filtering a flow of liquid; converting the filtered flow of liquid to an extruded stream of liquid; striking a hydro-generator with the extruded stream of liquid to induce rotation of the hydro-generator; generating electric power with the rotating hydro-generator; monitoring a magnitude of electric power output with the hydro-generator; energizing an ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the magnitude of the electric power is in a determined range; and subjecting the flow of liquid to ultraviolet energy from the ultraviolet light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of treating liquid with a liquid treatment system, the method comprising:
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filtering a flow of liquid; accelerating the flow of liquid; striking a hydro-generator with the accelerated stream of liquid to induce rotation of the hydro-generator; generating electric power based on rotation of the hydro-generator; monitoring a magnitude of electric power output with the hydro-generator; and energizing an ultraviolet light source with the electric power when the magnitude of the electric power is in a determined range. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A liquid treatment system comprising:
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a filter configured to filter a flow of liquid; a hydro-generator disposed adjacent the filter and configured to receive the flow of liquid; the hydro-generator configured to rotate in response to contact with the flow of liquid and generate electric power; a processor configured to monitor a magnitude of the electric power output with the hydro-generator; and an ultraviolet light source configured to generate ultraviolet energy and to subject the flow of liquid to the ultraviolet energy, the processor configured to energize the ultraviolet light source with the electric power generated with the hydro-generator when the magnitude of the electric power is in a determined range. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A liquid treatment system comprising;
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a processor; a memory in communication with the processor; instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to monitor a magnitude of electric power generated by a hydro-generator, the hydro-generator rotatable with a flow of liquid through the liquid treatment system to generate the electric power; instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to energize an ultraviolet light source upon entry of the magnitude of electric power into a predetermined range; and instructions stored in the memory and executable by the processor to maintain a remaining filter life of a filter included in the liquid treatment system and configured to filter the flow of liquid. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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