A HIGH HEAD SOLAR POWERED FLUID PUMP WITH LOW

DISCHARGE

A) TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention is generally related to fluid pumps. The

present invention is particularly related to a system and method for pumping

fluids using high head low discharge pump without impeller. The present

invention is more particularly related to a high head low discharge solar powered

pump for non-centrifugal transport of fluid. The present invention is especially

related to a floatation mechanism for operating a low power low discharge pump

using solar power.

B) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The electrical pumps are widely used in domestic and industrial

applications. With a widespread use of solar power, solar powered pumps are

desired. However, there are some practical limitations in utilizing the solar

power.

[0003] Currently used pumping systems employ a standard impeller

pump with a high discharge rate. The use of solar power for standard impeller

pump requires a very large solar panel array requiring heavy cost and

maintenance expenses, as the impeller based pumps are usually high powered

(0.5HP or above).

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 [0004] Solar powered pumping systems are best suited to operate low

power pumps, with low discharge rates, such as diaphragm pumps. However,

diaphragm pumps have very low suction length and need to be placed close to

the surface of water for effective functioning.

[0005] Hence, there is a need for high head low discharge pump without

impeller for non-centrifugally transporting fluids. There is also a need for a

floatation mechanism to enable to operate a low power low discharge pump

using solar power. Further there is a need for using solar powered high head low

discharge pump for drip irrigation pumping requirements.

[0006] The abovementioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems

are addressed herein, which will be understood by reading and studying the

following specification.

C) OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a system

and method to operate a solar powered electrical pump for non-centrifugal

transportation of fluid.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system and

method to operate a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without

impeller for non-centrifugal transportation of fluid.

[0009] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a

floatation mechanism to operate a low power low discharge pump using solar

power.

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 [0010] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a low

power low discharge pump using solar power for drip irrigation pumping

requirements.

[0011] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a

waterproof floatation device comprising a commercial grade sealing material for

the pump housed in the floatation device.

[0012] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a

waterproof floatation device, with suitable dimensions to float the device at the

surface of the fluid when a pump is housed in the floatation device.

[0013] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a

waterproof floatation device with the center of gravity located just below the

surface of the liquid.

[0014] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention

will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in

conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

D) SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The various embodiments of the present invention provides a

system and method for a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without

impeller for a non-centrifugal transport of a fluid. The present invention also

provides a floatation mechanism to operate a low-power low-discharge pump

using solar power.

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 [0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a solar

powered low-power high-head low-discharge pump system is provided. The

system comprises a solar panel, a low power high head low discharge pump, a

control device, and a plurality of liquid level sensors. The plurality of liquid level

sensors is configured to detect a liquid level in a sump and in a tank. A water-

proof floatation device is provided to house the low power high head low

discharge pump. The water-proof floatation device has an inlet, an outlet and a

power supply cable connected to the pump

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein

the solar panel has an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watt, and the solar

panel has an open circuit voltage of 40 Volts.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the low

power high head low discharge pump is a diaphragm booster pump with an

operating voltage of 24 Volts to 48 Volts.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

control device is an electronically driven switching control device.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

plurality of liquid level sensors comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second

liquid level sensor.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first

liquid level sensor is provided in the sump. The control device is configured to

operate the pump when a liquid level in the sump detected with the first liquid

level sensor falls below a threshold liquid level.

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 [0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

second liquid level sensor is provided in the tank. The control device is

configured to operate the pump, when a liquid level in the tank detected with the

second liquid level sensor falls below a threshold liquid level.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

waterproof floatation device is made of commercial grade waterproof material.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

waterproof floatation device is designed such that the floatation device is

configured to float at a surface of the fluid when the pump is housed in the

floatation device.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

waterproof floatation device is designed such that a center of gravity of the

system is arranged just below the surface of the liquid. A power cable connected

to the pump is waterproof cable, and the waterproof cable is arranged just above

the surface of the liquid.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method

is provided for operating the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power

pumps without impeller, for a non-centrifugal transport fluid. The method

comprises the following steps. The system is powered on. The panel voltage is

checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts. When the

panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When the panel

voltage is greater than 20 Volts, a dump load is turned on.

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 [0027] The panel voltage is checked after turning on the dump load.

When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When

the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts, the dump load is turned off and the

pump is turned on.

[0028] The activation of a manual mode of operation of the system is

checked. When the manual mode of operation of the system is activated, the

pump is turned on and the pump is monitored. The panel voltage value is

checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts after the pump

is turned on. When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts during a pump

running condition, the system is reset. When the panel voltage is greater than 20

Volt during the pump running condition, the water level in the tank is checked

with the second liquid level sensor and the water level in the sump is checked

with the first liquid level sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be

full or the water level in the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset.

When the water level in the tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the

water level in the sump is not at an empty condition, the pump is turned on and

the pump is monitored.

[0029] When the manual mode of operation of the system is not

activated, the water level in the tank is checked with the second liquid level

sensor and the water level in the sump is checked with the first liquid level

sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be full or the water level in

the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset. When the water level in the

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tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the water level in the sump is not at

an empty condition, the pump is turned on and the pump is monitored.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system

is provided for operating the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power

pumps without impeller, for a non-centrifugal transport fluid. The system

comprises a solar panel module, an AC input module, a control device, a

floatation device, a pump, a sump, a sump level measurement module, a tank and

a tank level measurement module. The solar panel module comprises a solar

panel with an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watts and an open circuit

voltage 40 Volts. The AC Input module is a backup power supply module for

operating the system. The control device is an electronically driven controller to

control the operation of the system. The floatation device houses the pump and

floats in the sump such that the pump floats at the top of the liquid level in the

sump. The sump level measurement module is configured to measure the level of

the liquid in the sump. The control device is operated to control the flow of

liquid into the tank depending on the liquid level in the sump. The tank level

measurement module is configured to measure the liquid level in the tank. The

control device is operated to control the flow of liquid into the tank depending on

the liquid level in the Tank.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a

floatation device is provided to house a pump. The floatation device is

configured/designed to float at the surface of fluid. The floatation device

comprises a top cover, a fixing plate and a bottom cover. The top cover and the

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bottom cover are configured to prevent the fluid from entering inside the

floatation device. The fixing plate is configured to hold the pump in place. The

floatation device is mounted in a sump such that the pump floats at the top of the

liquid level in the sump.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality

of liquid level sensors are provided in the sump and tank. Each liquid level

sensor is provided with a movable float switch coupled to a tube. A position of

the float switch is designed/configured to change with a variation in the level of

liquid. The position of the float switch with respect to an activation point of

liquid level determines whether the system is switched on or off.

[0033] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better

appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following

description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however,

that the following descriptions, while indicating the preferred embodiments and

numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of

limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of

the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the

embodiments herein include all such modifications.

E) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those

skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and

the accompanying drawings in which:

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 [0035] FIG.1 illustrates a circuit block diagram of a system for operating

the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power pumps without impeller,

according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 2A illustrates a side sectional view of floatation device that

houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one embodiment of

the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 2B illustrates a top side perspective view of floatation

device that houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one

embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG.3 illustrates a side view of floatation device that houses a

pump and floats at the surface of fluid in the sump, according to one embodiment

of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of a liquid level sensor in the

sump according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of a liquid level sensor in the tank

according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart explaining a method for operating

the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power pumps without impeller,

according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Although the specific features of the present invention are shown

in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each

feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with

the present invention.

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F) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0043] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the

accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific

embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. These

embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to

practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that other changes may be

made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following

detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0044] The various embodiments of the present invention provides a

system and method for a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without

impeller for a non-centrifugal transport of a fluid. The present invention also

provides a floatation mechanism to operate a low-power low-discharge pump

using solar power.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a solar

powered low-power high-head low-discharge pump system is provided. The

system comprises a solar panel, a low power high head low discharge pump, a

control device, and a plurality of liquid level sensors. The plurality of liquid level

sensors is configured to detect a liquid level in a sump and in a tank. A water-

proof floatation device is provided to house the low power high head low

discharge pump. The water-proof floatation device has an inlet, an outlet and a

power supply cable connected to the pump.

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 [0046] According to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein

the solar panel has an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watt, and the solar

panel has an open circuit voltage of 40 Volts.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the low

power high head low discharge pump is a diaphragm booster pump with an

operating voltage of 24 Volts to 48 Volts.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

control device is an electronically driven switching control device.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

plurality of liquid level sensors comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second

liquid level sensor.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first

liquid level sensor is provided in the sump. The control device is configured to

operate the pump when a liquid level in the sump detected with the first liquid

level sensor falls below a threshold liquid level.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

second liquid level sensor is provided in the tank. The control device is

configured to operate the pump, when a liquid level in the tank detected with the

second liquid level sensor falls below a threshold liquid level.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

waterproof floatation device is made of commercial grade waterproof material.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

waterproof floatation device is designed such that the floatation device is

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configured to float at a surface of the fluid when the pump is housed in the

floatation device.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

waterproof floatation device is designed such that a center of gravity of the

system is arranged just below the surface of the liquid. A power cable connected

to the pump is waterproof cable, and the waterproof cable is arranged just above

the surface of the liquid.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system

is provided for solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power pumps

without impeller, for non-centrifugal transport of fluid. The system comprises a

solar panel, a low-power high-head low-discharge pump, a control device, a

plurality of liquid-level sensors and a waterproof floatation device that houses

the low-power high-head low-discharge pump.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the solar

panel has an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watts and an open circuit

voltage of 40 Volts.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the low-

power high-head low-discharge pump is a diaphragm booster pump with an

operating voltage of 24 Volts to 48 Volts.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the

control device is an electronically driven switching control system.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of

liquid level sensors are provided. A first liquid level sensor is placed in a sump,

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which is a source of fluid and a second liquid level sensor is placed in a tank,

which is a receiver for the fluid. The pair of liquid level sensors are activated

respectively, when the level of liquid in the sump and the tank falls below a

threshold level.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water-

proof floatation device housing the pump is provided. The water-proof floatation

device is made up of a commercial-grade material. The dimensions of the

floatation device are arranged such that the floatation device floats at the surface

of the fluid when the pump is housed in the floatation device. The center of

gravity of the system is arranged to be just below the surface of the liquid. The

power connections to the pump are waterproof. The power connections to the

pump are arranged just above the surface of the liquid.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method

is provided for operating the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power

pumps without impeller, for a non-centrifugal transport fluid. The method

comprises the following steps. The system is powered on. The panel voltage is

checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts. When the

panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When the panel

voltage is greater than 20 Volts, a dump load is turned on.

[0062] The panel voltage is checked after turning on the dump load.

When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When

the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts, the dump load is turned off and the

pump is turned on.

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 [0063] The activation of a manual mode of operation of the system is

checked. When the manual mode of operation of the system is activated, the

pump is turned on and the pump is monitored. The panel voltage value is

checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts after the pump

is turned on. When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts during a pump

running condition, the system is reset. When the panel voltage is greater than 20

Volt during the pump running condition, the water level in the tank is checked

with the second liquid level sensor and the water level in the sump is checked

with the first liquid level sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be

full or the water level in the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset.

When the water level in the tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the

water level in the sump is not at an empty condition, the pump is turned on and

the pump is monitored.

[0064] When the manual mode of operation of the system is not

activated, the water level in the tank is checked with the second liquid level

sensor and the water level in the sump is checked with the first liquid level

sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be full or the water level in

the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset. When the water level in the

tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the water level in the sump is not at

an empty condition, the pump is turned on and the pump is monitored.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system

is provided for operating the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power

pumps without impeller, for a non-centrifugal transport fluid. The system

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comprises a solar panel module, an AC input module, a control device, a

floatation device, a pump, a sump, a sump level measurement module, a tank and

a tank level measurement module. The solar panel module comprises a solar

panel with an output power in a range of 50 to 100 Watts and an open circuit

voltage 40 Volts. The AC Input module is a backup power supply module for

operating the system. The control device is an electronically driven controller to

control the operation of the system. The floatation device houses the pump and

floats in the sump such that the pump floats at the top of the liquid level in the

sump. The sump level measurement module is configured to measure the level of

the liquid in the sump. The control device is operated to control the flow of

liquid into the tank depending on the liquid level in the sump. The tank level

measurement module is configured to measure the liquid level in the tank. The

control device is operated to control the flow of liquid into the tank depending on

the liquid level in the Tank.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a

floatation device is provided to house a pump. The floatation device is

configured/designed to float at the surface of fluid. The floatation device

comprises a top cover, a fixing plate and a bottom cover. The top cover and the

bottom cover are configured to prevent the fluid from entering inside the

floatation device. The fixing plate is configured to hold the pump in place. The

floatation device is mounted in a sump such that the pump floats at the top of the

liquid level in the sump.

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 [0067] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a plurality

of liquid level sensors are provided in the sump and tank. Each liquid level

sensor is provided with a movable float switch coupled to a tube. A position of

the float switch is designed/configured to change with a variation in the level of

liquid. The position of the float switch with respect to an activation point of

liquid level determines whether the system is switched on or off.

[0068] FIG.1 illustrates a functional block diagram of a system for

operating the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power pumps without

impeller, according to one embodiment of the present invention. with respect to

FIG.1, the system comprises a solar panel module 101, AC input supply module

102, controller module 103, floatation device 104, pump 105, sump 106, sump

level measurement module 107, tank 108 and tank level measurement module

109. The solar panel module 101 comprises a solar panel in the power range of

50 to 100 Watt and open circuit voltage 40 Volts. The AC input supply module

102 is a backup power supply module for the functioning of the system. The

controller module 103 is an electronically driven controller to control the

functioning of the system. The floatation device 104 houses a pump 105 and

floats in a sump 106 such that the pump 105 floats at the top of the liquid level in

the sump 106. A sump level measurement module 107 measures the level of the

liquid in the sump 106 and the controller module 103 controls the flow of liquid

into the tank 108 depending on the level of liquid in the sump 106. A tank level

measurement module 109 measures the level of the liquid in the tank 108 and the

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controller module 103 controls the flow of liquid into the tank 108 depending on

the level of liquid in the Tank 108.

[0069] FIG. 2A illustrates a side sectional view of floatation device that

houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one embodiment of

the present invention, while FIG. 2B illustrates a top side perspective view of

floatation device that houses a pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according

to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG.2A and

FIG.2B, the floatation device comprises a top cover 104a, fixing plate 104b and

bottom cover 104c. The top cover 104a and bottom cover 104c prevent the fluid

from entering the inside of the floatation device. The fixing plate 104b holds the

pump 105 in place. The floatation device is made up of a commercial-grade

waterproof material. The dimensions of the floatation device are arranged such

that the floatation device floats at the surface of the fluid when the pump 105 is

housed in the floatation device.

[0070] FIG.3 illustrates a side view of floatation device that houses a

pump and floats at the surface of fluid, according to one embodiment of the

present invention. With respect to FIG.3, the floatation device 104 houses a

pump 105 and floats in a sump 106 such that the pump 105 floats at the top of

the liquid level in the Sump 106. The center of gravity of the system is arranged

to be just below the surface of the liquid. The waterproof floatation device is

provided with a fluid inlet 301, a fluid outlet 302 and a power cable 303 on the

outer surface. The fluid inlet 301, the fluid outlet 302 and the power cable 303

are connected to the pump.

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 [0071] FIG. 4A illustrates a side view of a liquid level sensor in a sump

according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG.4A,

a movable float switch 402a is coupled to the tube 401a. The position of the float

switch 402a changes with change in the level of liquid in the sump. The position

of the float switch 402a with respect to the activation point 403a determines

whether the system is switched on or off.

[0072] FIG. 4B illustrates a side view of a liquid level sensor in a sump

according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 4B,

a movable float switch 402 is coupled to a tube 401. The position of the float

switch 402 changes with change in the level of liquid in the tank. The position of

the float switch 402 with respect to the activation point 403 determines whether

the system is switched on or off.

[0073] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart explaining a method for operating

the solar powered high-head low-discharge low-power pumps without impeller,

according to one embodiment of the present invention. The method comprises

the following steps. The system is powered on (501). The panel voltage is

checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts (502). When

the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset. When the panel

voltage is greater than 20 Volts, a dump load is turned on (503).

[0074] The panel voltage is checked after turning on the dump load

(504). When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts, the system is reset.

When the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts, the dump load is turned off

(505) and the pump is turned on (506).

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 [0075] The activation of a manual mode of operation of the system is

checked (507). When the manual mode of operation of the system is activated,

the pump is turned on and the pump is monitored (509). The panel voltage value

is checked to find whether the panel voltage is greater than 20 Volts after the

pump is turned on (510). When the panel voltage is not greater than 20 Volts

during a pump running condition, the system is reset. When the panel voltage is

greater than 20 Volt during the pump running condition, the water level in the

tank is checked with the second liquid level sensor and the water level in the

sump is checked with the first liquid level sensor (508). When the water level in

the tank is found to be full or the water level in the sump is found to be empty,

the system is reset. When the water level in the tank is not found to be at a full

tank level or the water level in the sump is not at an empty condition, the pump is

turned on and the pump is monitored.

[0076] When the manual mode of operation of the system is not

activated, the water level in the tank is checked with the second liquid level

sensor and the water level in the sump is checked with the first liquid level

sensor. When the water level in the tank is found to be full or the water level in

the sump is found to be empty, the system is reset. When the water level in the

tank is not found to be at a full tank level or the water level in the sump is not at

an empty condition, the pump is turned on and the pump is monitored.

[0077] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so

fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by

applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications

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such as specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and,

therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be

comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed

embodiments.

[0078] It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology

employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of

preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the

embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications. However, all such

modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.

G) ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0079] The embodiments of the present invention provide a system and

method for operating a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without

impeller for a non-centrifugal transport of fluid. The embodiments of the present

invention also provide a floatation device for operating a low power low

discharge pump using solar power. The embodiments of the present invention

provide a water-proof floatation device that houses the pump.

[0080] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so

fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by

applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications

such as specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and,

therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be

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comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed

embodiments.

[0081] It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology

employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of

preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the

embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications. However, all such

modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.

[0082] Although the embodiments herein are described with various

specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice

the embodiments herein with modifications.

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Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A solar powered low-power high-head low-discharge pump system, the

system comprising:

a solar panel;

a low power high head low discharge pump;

a control device;

a plurality of liquid level sensors, wherein the plurality of liquid

level sensors is configured to detect a liquid level in a sump and in a tank;

and

a water-proof floatation device housing the low power high head

low discharge pump, and wherein the floatation device has an inlet, an

outlet and a power supply cable connected to the pump.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the solar panel has an output

power in a range of 50 to 100 Watt, and wherein the solar panel has an

open circuit voltage of 40 Volts.

3. The system according to claim 1, wherein the low power high head low

discharge pump is a diaphragm booster pump with an operating voltage of

24 Volts to 48 Volts.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the control device is an

electronically driven switching control device.

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5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of liquid level

sensors comprises a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level

sensor.

6. The system according to claim 5, wherein the first liquid level sensor is

provided in the sump, and wherein the control device is configured to

operate the pump, when a liquid level in the sump detected with the first

liquid level sensor falls below a threshold liquid level.

7. The system according to claim 5, wherein the second liquid level sensor is

provided in the tank, and wherein the control device is configured to

operate the pump, when a liquid level in the tank detected with the second

liquid level sensor falls below a threshold liquid level.

8. The system according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof floatation device

is made of commercial grade waterproof material.

9. The system according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof floatation

device is designed such that the floatation device is configured to float at

a surface of the fluid, when the pump is housed in the floatation device.

10. The system according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof floatation device

is designed such that a center of gravity of the system is arranged just

below the surface of the liquid, and wherein a power cable connected to

the pump is waterproof cable, and wherein the waterproof cable is

arranged just above the surface of the liquid.

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ABSTRACT

The embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method

for operating a solar powered high-head low-discharge pump without impeller

for non-centrifugally transporting the fluid. The system has a pump enclosed in

a water-proof floatation device that floats at the surface of the fluid. The center

of gravity of the system is arranged just below the surface of the liquid. When

the fluid in a tank reaches a threshold value, the system automatically activates

the pump and transports fluid from the sump to the tank. the system has a solar

panel, a low power high head low discharge pump, a control device, and a

plurality of liquid level sensors. The plurality of liquid level sensors is

configured to detect a liquid level in a sump and in a tank.

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Place: Counsel for the Applicant

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