Water management is essential in agriculture, industries, and also in residential buildings. Submersible pumps are beneficial in water supply management for all these fields. These pumps can be made more efficient by using modern technologies, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Generally, submersible pumps are applied to extract groundwater that can be used in the irrigation of fields, household purposes, and industrial applications. These pumps are also needed for the removal of accumulated rainwater from flooded roads, basements, and construction sites.
Role of AI in the Betterment of the Performance of a Submersible Pump
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be applied for multiple improvements of submersible pumps. The performance of a submersible pump can be optimized with the help of AI. The need for maintenance of the pump can be predicted by using AI algorithms. The energy efficiency of the pump can be analyzed by checking real-time data regarding its flow rate. AI is applied to improve submersible pumps in the following ways:
Optimization of Performance
AI is used to find out the optimum flow rate of a submersible pump, by minutely analyzing the data of its flow pressure. This technology is also used to control the operating system of this pump for every application, resulting in better monitoring of its performance. Hence, AI can make a submersible pump more energy efficient.
Users can make necessary adjustments in the operation of a submersible pump remotely, without bringing it out of the water. All the parameters of the pump’s operation, like the speed of its motor and the design of its impeller, can be decided with the help of AI, leading to the best performance of the submersible pump.Prediction of Maintenance
AI has made the maintenance of submersible pumps much easier now. Any sign of early failure in the performance of pumps can be detected beforehand by the AI. It analyzes the data from
various sensors of the pump body, like the electricity consumed, vibration during operation, and temperature of the pump.
- Abnormalities in these data readings can easily predict the necessity of urgent maintenance work on the pump.
- AI also schedules the maintenance time before the pump breaks down and the work is disrupted. As the probability of future problems in the pump can be predicted early, users can get time to buy spare parts that need to be replaced and also inform the maintenance team beforehand.
More Cost-Efficient
Since repairs of submersible pumps can now be predicted by AI, it has reduced the overall maintenance cost. Moreover, this use of AI increases the longevity of a submersible pump, making better use of the investment in buying the pump. Better energy efficiency of the pump also helps in saving money for the user.
Better Safety in Operation
As a submersible pump is properly operated and maintained with the help of AI, it is safe for users. There is rarely any risk of getting electrocuted due to this pump, as any malfunctioning is detected early by the AI.
Helps in Making Decisions
The assistance of AI is a great help to users, who find it easier to decide when to stop the submersible pump and when to send it for maintenance. They can also decide the flow rate of the pump under a specific liquid, based on the data provided by AI.
Major Benefits of IoT for Submersible Pumps
The Internet of Things (IoT) is another superb technology that can be utilized in different ways for the improvement of submersible pumps. The integration of IoT is helping users of submersible pumps in various ways.
The following components of IoT that aid submersible pumps in better functioning are as follows:
Sensors for Monitoring
IoT is composed of sensors that are connected to a submersible pump, to collect all data regarding its performance. These sensors measure the temperature, fluid pressure, and flow rate of the pump, to gather data as long as it is performing submerged in fluid. These sensors may be wired or wireless, acting as the foremost part in collecting data.
CPU for Analyzing
The Central Processing Unit or CPU of IoT collects all the data gathered by the sensors. It contains complicated algorithms that can analyze all the data and detect any problem arising in the pump mechanism. It also sends a message to the alert system if necessary, on finding a serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately. Thus, it is mainly responsible for improving the performance of a submersible pump.
Connection of All Components
A Wired or wireless connection is the prime component of an IoT system. It carries all the data from the sensors to the CPU and then to the inbuilt storage space of the system. Continuous data transfer without any interruption is the only function of this component, which determines the success of this technology.
Simple Interface
Users can see all the details of the performance of their submersible pumps on the dashboard of the website of the IoT system. They may also check this information on an app of IoT installed on their mobiles. In case of any problem with a submersible pump, the user gets an alert on this interface that directs them to take timely action. People can also see the configuration settings of the IoT on their preferred interface.
Storage of Data
All the collected data and analyzed information can be stored safely in the cloud-based storage space of the IoT server. Users of submersible pumps can have remote access to this stored data, which can be utilized for further analysis in future.
Immediate Alerting System
This component of IoT is very important in informing users about any problem detected in the submersible pump body. People can take steps at the right time when alerted beforehand, avoiding a major breakdown of a pump.
Conclusion
Therefore, both AI and IoT are very useful technologies that are now widely applied in all submersible pumps. These pumps have become much smarter due to the improvement in their performance triggered by these technologies. So, the demand for such high-tech pumps is very high, due to the benefits of AI and IoT.