StormHarvester - Active Rain Harvester Attenuation System
The StormHarvester System enables water to be held within attenuation tanks. This water can then be re-used on-site.
The StormHarvester Active Attenuation system works by continually monitoring short and medium term rainfall forecasts. Once rainfall is forecast the system automatically adjusts the water levels within the tank to ensure that there is sufficient free volume to attenuate the stormwater runoff from the upcoming rainfall event. This means that one “Smart” tank can now be used for both Rainwater Harvesting and Storm Attenuation.
Flood Prevention and Rainwater Harvesting can now be done in One “Smart” Tank.
StormHarvester turns an ordinary attenuation tank into a “Smart” tank.
StormHarvester Control Centre.
The StormHarvester control centre receives site-specific rainfall predictions from various International Meteorological agencies including the British Met office. The control centre runs this data through an algorithm estimating the likely runoff volume for the upcoming rain events. The control centre then automatically sends this information to the on-site StormHarvester controller.
StormHarvester Controller.
The StormHarvester controller receives communication links from the control centre at regular intervals. The controller is instructed of the current safe level of the lake, pond or reservoir. The system then takes action to lower water levels, if required, by temporarily opening an actuated valve or activating a set of pumps.
StormHarvester Display Portal.
Live operational data and system warnings are displayed on a portal. This provides a simple interactive interface to ensure operational staff are fully aware of current site conditions and any warnings/system automation taking place. Warnings can also be sent to operatives, regulators and others via text message or email.
BATTERY BACK UP IN POWER FAILURE SCENARIO
Both the valve and the site controller have built in rechargeable battery backup packs to allow the system to continue working in the event of power failure. The system can operate satisfactorily for several days without power. Once the power is reconnected the system will automatically recharge the batteries.
SYSTEM IDENTIFIES AND AUTOMATICALLY REACTS IN COMS FAILURE SCENARIO
The StormHarvester “controller” and “control centre” carry out system handshakes at 5-minute intervals ensuring that any loss in communications are quickly and automatically detected
AUTOMATICALLY DETECTS VALVE BLOCKAGES
The system automatically identifies partial and complete valve blockages and automatically alerts the owner of the infrastructure.
AUTOMATED WARNING SYSTEM
Emails and SMS messages are automatically sent to pre-programmed phones and email addresses in the event of any failure, blockage or flood warning scenarios.
- 50% reduction in cost of rainwater harvesting system
- Less space taken up on-site
- Less time spent installing large tanks
- On-going reduction in water charges