Systems and methods for distributed utilities

摘要

A monitoring system for distributed utilities. A generation device is provided for converting an available resource to a desired utility; the resource may be water, in which case the generator is a purifier for providing potable water, or, alternatively, the generator may convert a fuel to electrical power. In either case, an input sensor is provided for measuring input to the generation device, while an output sensor is provided for measuring consumption of output from the generation device. The monitoring system has a controller for concatenating measured input and consumption of output on the basis of the input and output sensors. Measured parameters are telemetered to a remote site where utility generation and use are monitored and may also be controlled.

主权项

1. A monitoring system for a water purification device, the monitoring system comprising:
a water purification device comprising an output flow rate sensor for measuring the amount of purified water leaving the water purification device; a local controller for entering the amount of purified water leaving on the basis of the output sensor; a remote controller for modifying operation of the water purification device based on the amount of purified water leaving the water purification device; and a self-locating device having an output to the remote controller indicative of the geographical location of the water purification device, wherein the remote controller modifies operation of the at least one water purification device based on the geographical location of the water purification device.