Fluid Control Systems for Industrial and Environmental Applications

This inventive concept adapts the core technology of fluid diversion, sequestration, and isolation to address contamination issues in industrial fluid flows, wastewater treatment, chemical plant operations, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and power generation, enabling improved process efficiency, reduced contamination, and enhanced product quality.

The original patent disclosed fluid control devices and methods for procuring bodily fluid samples with reduced contaminants. However, the limitations of this technology were confined to the medical field. The new inventive concept tackles the problem of contamination in various industrial and environmental applications, where existing solutions often fall short.

The inventive concept comprises a fluid diversion device, a sequestration chamber, and a control unit. The fluid diversion device receives an initial volume of industrial fluid flow and sequesters contaminants therein. The control unit directs subsequent volumes of industrial fluid flow to a processing unit, reducing contamination in the processed fluid. In wastewater treatment, this system enables purified water production. In chemical plants, it provides uncontaminated fluid samples for analysis. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it ensures uncontaminated products. In power generation, it maintains efficient heat transfer and reduces contamination in the coolant system.

The new claims introduce novel applications of the core technology, expanding its scope beyond medical uses. The inventive step lies in adapting the fluid diversion and sequestration principles to address contamination challenges in diverse industrial and environmental contexts.

Alternative embodiments may include modular designs, customizable sequestration chambers, and integrated sensors for real-time monitoring. Variations could involve adapting the system for use in oil and gas, aerospace, or food processing industries.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in industries such as wastewater treatment, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, power generation, and beyond. The market demand for efficient, contamination-reducing solutions is substantial, and this technology is poised to capture a significant share of that market.