A sewer is an underground conduit designed to carry drainage water and waste matter, commonly referred to as sewage, which includes human waste and wastewater from various sources. These sewers are interconnected to form a network that channels sewage to a designated disposal site. However, not all waste materials flow freely through the sewer system; some sediment and accumulate, causing blockages. The nature of these accumulations often leads to clogged sewers and overflowing manholes, with the sewage containing harmful chemicals, pathogens, and micro- pollutants. To address this issue, the present invention offers a system for cleaning sewer blockages. The system includes a pump that transfers sludge from the sewer into a connected tank, and a second hose that routes from the tank to a nearby manhole. A fresh water tank is integrated into the system to clean both the first and second hoses, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance.
Figure (1) and (2) Partially completed equipment
In sewer networks, various sewers are interconnected to collect and dispose of sewage at a designated location. However, not all waste materials successfully pass through the sewer lines; many tend to sediment and accumulate within the sewer itself. This accumulation can lead to blockages and overflow of manholes. Given the origin and nature of these waste materials, the sewage often contains harmful chemicals, pathogens, and micro-pollutants. Traditionally, long wires of small diameter are inserted between manholes to temporarily clear blockages, but this method fails to provide a lasting solution. Although advanced techniques such as high-pressure jets and robotic cleaners have been introduced, they are expensive and require skilled personnel to operate, making them less feasible for routine or widespread use.
- Self-Sufficient Operation: The system is designed to be fully self-reliant and can be deployed effectively under various conditions without the need for external support.
- Humane Sewer Cleaning: It eliminates the need for manual entry into sewer manholes, offering a safer and more dignified alternative for sewer maintenance personnel.
- Cost-Effective and Simple Design: The system avoids the use of expensive water jet technologies or robotic equipment, making it both economical and easy to construct and maintain.
A demonstration of the device has been developed and tested inside the University premises.
This technology is at TRL-5 and a demonstration has been developed and tested inside the university premises.
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Sewer gasses may include hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methane, esters, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. As such, conditions inside a sewer are not conducive for a human and may also be fatal. Needless to mention, death of human caused while carrying out sewer maintenance is generally reported by media worldwide. Moreover, manual collection of waste matter inside a sewer and carrying it out of the sewer is a cumbersome and dirty job for any human. This invention avoids this entire danger.
Automated sewer cleaning apparatus can be employed in any sewer system.
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