Method and system for diluting multiple chemical concentrates and dispersing resultant solutions utilizing a single portable source
View Patent ↗A method and system for diluting and dispersing chemicals that includes a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, a plurality of control valves each in corresponding fluid relationship to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers, at least one additional concentrated chemical container, a positive displacement pump in fluid relationship with the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container, a high pressure pump connected in fluid relationship to each of the plurality of control valves, at least one metering device located in fluid relationship between at least one of the plurality of control valves, a fluid pressure adjustment valve connected in fluid relationship to the high pressure pump and a source of solvent or diluent, a hose connected in fluid relationship to the fluid pressure adjustment valve, and an applicator connected to the hose for dispersing a mixture of a solvent or diluent and at least one concentrated chemical.
1. A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising:
a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers;
a plurality of control valves each correspondingly connected to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers and in fluid relationship;
a high pressure pump connected to each of the plurality of control valves and in fluid relationship, wherein the plurality of control valves are connected between the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers and the high pressure pump;
a liquid pressure adjustment valve connected to both the high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent and in fluid relationship;
a maximum liquid pressure sensor connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship, a minimum liquid pressure sensor connected between the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the nozzle and in fluid relationship;
a system liquid pressure gauge located between the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor and in fluid relationship;
a hose connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship; and
a nozzle connected to the hose and in fluid relationship for dispersing a diluted solution, wherein the hose is connected between the liquid pressure adjustment valve and the nozzle.
2. A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising:
a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers;
a plurality of control valves each correspondingly connected to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers and in fluid relationship;
a high pressure pump connected to each of the plurality of control valves and in fluid relationship, wherein the plurality of control valves are connected between the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers and the high pressure pump;
a liquid pressure adjustment valve connected to both the high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent and in fluid relationship;
a maximum liquid pressure sensor connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship, a minimum liquid pressure sensor connected between the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the nozzle and in fluid relationship;
an adjustable speed controller electrically connected to the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor;
a hose connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship; and
a nozzle connected to the hose and in fluid relationship for dispersing a diluted solution, wherein the hose is connected between the liquid pressure adjustment valve and the nozzle.
3. A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising:
a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers;
a plurality of control valves each correspondingly connected to the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers and in fluid relationship;
at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container;
a positive displacement pump connected to the at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container and in fluid relationship;
a high pressure pump connected to each of the plurality of control valves and in fluid relationship;
at least one metering device is connected between at least one control valve of the plurality of control valves and the high pressure pump and in fluid relationship;
a liquid pressure adjustment valve connected to the at least one high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent and in fluid relationship;
a maximum liquid pressure sensor connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship, a minimum liquid pressure sensor connected to the nozzle, a system liquid pressure gauge connected to and located between the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor and in fluid relationship and an adjustable speed controller electrically connected to the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor;
a hose connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship; and
a nozzle connected to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution and in fluid relationship, wherein the hose is between the liquid pressure adjustment valve and the nozzle.
4. A system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising:
a first concentrated liquid chemical container;
a first control valve connected to the first concentrated liquid chemical container and in fluid relationship;
a second concentrated liquid chemical container;
a second control valve connected to the second concentrated liquid chemical container and in fluid relationship;
a first metering device connected to the second control valve and in fluid relationship;
a third concentrated liquid chemical container;
a third control valve connected to the third concentrated liquid chemical container and in fluid relationship;
a second metering device connected to the third control valve and in fluid relationship;
a positive displacement pump connected to a second metering device and in fluid relationship, wherein the second metering device is connected to the third control valve and the third control valve is connected to the third concentrated liquid chemical container;
a high pressure pump connected to the first control valve and the first metering device and in fluid relationship, wherein the first metering device is connected to the second control valve and the second control valve is connected to the second concentrated liquid chemical container and wherein the first control valve is connected to the first concentrated liquid chemical container;
a liquid pressure adjustment valve connected to the high pressure pump, the positive displacement pump, and a source of diluent or solvent and in fluid relationship;
a maximum liquid pressure sensor connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship;
a system liquid pressure gauge connected to the maximum liquid pressure sensor and in fluid relationship;
a minimum liquid pressure sensor connected to the system liquid pressure gauge and in fluid relationship, wherein the system liquid pressure gauge is located between the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor;
a hose connected to the minimum liquid pressure sensor and in fluid relationship; and
a nozzle connected to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution and in fluid relationship.
5. The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising utilizing the system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions in the field of at least one of firefighting, agriculture, horticultural and decontamination or neutralization of chemicals, biological agents and nuclear material.
6. The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising a motor operatively connected to the high pressure pump.
7. The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the motor is electrically connected to at least one of a battery, a generator, and a wireless controller.
8. The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising a first electric toggle switch electrically connected to the first control valve, a second electric toggle switch electrically connected to the second control valve and a third electric toggle switch electrically connected to the third control valve.
9. The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the diluent or solvent includes water.
10. The system for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the diluent or solvent includes liquids with suspended solids.
11. A method for diluting concentrated liquids and dispersing resultant solutions comprising:
utilizing a plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers each correspondingly connected to a plurality of control valves and in fluid relationship;
utilizing at least one additional concentrated liquid chemical container that is connected to a positive displacement pump and in fluid relationship;
utilizing a high pressure pump that is connected to each of the plurality of control valves and in fluid relationship, wherein the plurality of control valves are connected between the plurality of concentrated liquid chemical containers and the high pressure pump;
utilizing at least one metering device is connected between at least one control valve of the plurality of control valves and the high pressure pump and in fluid relationship;
utilizing a liquid pressure adjustment valve connected to both the high pressure pump and a source of diluent or solvent and in fluid relationship;
utilizing a maximum liquid pressure sensor connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship, a minimum liquid pressure sensor connected to the nozzle and in fluid relationship, a system liquid pressure gauge located between the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor and in fluid relationship with an adjustable speed controller electrically connected to the maximum liquid pressure sensor and the minimum liquid pressure sensor;
utilizing a hose connected to the liquid pressure adjustment valve and in fluid relationship and having a nozzle connected to the hose for dispersing a diluted solution and in fluid relationship, wherein the hose is between the liquid pressure adjustment valve and the nozzle; and
utilizing the method for diluting and dispersing chemicals utilized in the field of at least one of firefighting, agriculture, horticultural and decontamination or neutralization of chemicals, biological agents and nuclear material.