Computer-controlled power takeoff driven motorized pump system
A computer-controlled motorized pump system is provided. A generator is mechanically connected to a power takeoff. A first controller receives AC power from the generator and converts the AC power to DC power and provides DC power to a computing system that has one or more processors and one or more computer-readable hardware storage media and a user interface. A second controller is directly coupled to the first controller and provides AC power to a motor. The motor is mechanically connected to a pump, and the motor is in communication with, or controlled by, the computing system.
1. A computer-controlled motorized pump system, comprising:
a generator mechanically connected to a power takeoff (PTO), the generator generating alternating current (AC) power;
a first controller that receives AC power from the generator, the first controller being operable to convert the AC power to direct current (DC) power and provide DC power to one or more processors and a second controller;
the second controller providing at least a portion of the DC power to one or more processors and inverting the remaining DC power to AC power and providing the AC power to an electric motor; and
the electric motor mechanically coupled to a gear pump or vacuum pump;
wherein the first controller and the second controller are each coupled to at least one sensor and are configured to selectively activate or deactivate the generator or the electric motor based on input from the at least one sensor.
2. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is a temperature sensor associated with the generator or the motor or the pump.
3. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is an oil sensor associated with the gear pump or vacuum pump.
4. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is a pressure sensor associated with the gear pump or vacuum pump.
5. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor is a revolutions per minute (RPM) sensor associated with the gear pump or vacuum pump.
6. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the first or second controller is configured to provide a notification on a user interface in response to detecting that a sensor reading of the at least one sensor has met or exceeded a predetermined threshold value.
7. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the first or second controller wirelessly communicates with one or more administrative computing systems.
8. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 7 , wherein the first or second controller is configured to provide a notification on the one or more administrative computing systems in response to detecting that a sensor reading of the at least one sensor of the computer-controlled motorized pump system has met or exceeded a predetermined threshold value.
9. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , wherein the first or second controller is configured to selectively activate or deactivate the electric motor in response to a triggering event.
10. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 9 , wherein the triggering event is receiving user input from a user interface.
11. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 9 , wherein the triggering event is receiving input from an administrative computing system that is in communication with the first or second controller.
12. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 9 , wherein the triggering event is detecting that a sensor reading of the at least one sensor of the computer-controlled motorized pump system has met or exceeded a predetermined threshold value.
13. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 9 , wherein the triggering event is determining that a predetermined volume of fluid has been pumped.
14. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 1 , further comprising a cooling system configured to operate in fluid communication with the electric motor and the generator.
15. A computer-controlled motorized pump system, comprising:
a generator mechanically connected to a power takeoff (PTO), the generator generating alternating current (AC) power;
a solenoid interposed between the generator and a rectifier, the solenoid operable to electrically couple the generator to the rectifier, the rectifier converting the AC power from the generator to direct current (DC) power;
a first controller that receives DC power from the rectifier and:
i. provides AC power to an electric motor for controlling a vacuum pump; and
ii. provides DC power to an electronic control module (ECM), the ECM coupled to one or more sensors and a user interface;
the first controller further coupled to:
a. a potentiometer;
b. a load switch;
c. an unload switch; and
d. an On/Off switch;
the ECM configured to control the solenoid via the first controller, and therefore the distribution of power, based upon one or more of:
a. a triggering event from the one or more sensors; or
b. user input via the user interface; or
c. administrative input through an administrative interface.
16. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 15 , further comprising a temperature sensor coupled to the electric motor, a voltage sensor coupled to the electric motor, and a pressure sensor coupled to the vacuum pump.
17. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 15 , wherein a triggering event comprises one or more of:
a. a temperature outside of a predetermined range;
b. a pressure outside of a predetermined range; or
c. a voltage outside of a predetermined range.
18. A method of using a computer-controlled motorized pump system, comprising:
coupling a power takeoff to a generator;
coupling a rectifier to the generator to convert alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power;
providing the DC power to a first controller;
providing at least a portion of the DC power from the first controller to an electronic control module (ECM);
inverting at least a portion of the DC power to provide AC power to a motor coupled to a pump; and,
receiving user input at a user interface that is operable to cause one or more processors of the first controller to execute computer-executable instructions that cause the first controller to activate the motor.
19. The method of claim 18 , further comprising the ECM communicating with one or more sensors and controlling the motor or pump, via the first controller, based-upon signals received from the one or more sensors.
20. The computer-controlled motorized pump system of claim 15 , further comprising a cooling system configured to operate in fluid communication with the electric motor and the generator.