Abstract: A tank cleaning system, comprises of an overhead tank 101 stored with water for distribution into a plurality of locations, a lid 102 hinged at a top portion of the tank 101 via a motorized hinge 103 for collecting rain water in a vessel 107 via a funnel shaped structure 106 formed from deploying water-proof sheet in circumference of lid 102 via a motorized slider 105 fabricated at a periphery of the lid 102, an auxiliary valve 109 connected to a chamber 110 mounted adjacent to the tank 101, an imaging unit 112 disposed within tank 101 for locating dust particles, multiple nozzles 111 disposed within the tank 101 linked with the vessel 107 via multiple conduits for dispense rain water into tank 101 for cleaning via a motorized brush 116 integrated on a rod 113 installed inside the tank 101 via a sliding track 114 and ball-socket joint 115.
Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a tank cleaning system that is capable of providing configuration support for rainwater harvesting for an automated cleaning of overhead tanks in structures like buildings by utilizing the harvested rainwater and operates based on the detection of impurities or contaminants within the tank, ensuring the cleaning process is both efficient and environmentally sustainable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Overhead water tanks in buildings or structures are critical for storing water that is distributed for various daily uses such as drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning. However, over time, these tanks accumulate dust, debris, algae, microorganisms, and other contaminants, compromising water quality. Regular cleaning of these tanks is necessary to ensure the water remains safe for consumption and free from harmful impurities that could pose health risks. Contaminants enter the tank through exposed openings, sediment buildup, or from the water supply itself, leading to the growth of bacteria, fungi, or biofilm, which could lead to waterborne diseases. The stagnant water in tanks, if not cleaned periodically, also develop foul odors and discoloration, making it unpleasant and unfit for use. Additionally, poor maintenance of the tank may cause the internal surfaces to deteriorate, leading to structural issues or leaks. Routine cleaning, including removing sludge, sanitizing surfaces, and ensuring proper filtration, is essential for maintaining water hygiene and extending the life of the tank. This not only ensures the safety of the residents but also optimizes the efficiency of the water distribution system, making it crucial for maintaining the overall health and well-being of the building's occupants.
[0003] Cleaning overhead water tanks is crucial to maintaining water quality and preventing contamination in buildings or structures. The primary equipment used for this task includes high-pressure water jetting machines, scrubbing brushes, long-handled cleaning tools, and chlorine or disinfectant solutions. High-pressure water jetting helps remove accumulated dirt, algae, and sediments from the walls and floor of the tank. Scrubbing brushes are used to clean stubborn spots and corners, while long-handled tools facilitate cleaning hard-to-reach areas. Disinfectants such as chlorine are essential for sanitizing the tank after cleaning to ensure water safety. However, these cleaning methods have several drawbacks. High-pressure jetting sometimes be ineffective in removing deep-seated grime or biofilm without additional scrubbing, and the force of the water may damage the tank lining if not used carefully. Scrubbing brushes, while effective, are labor-intensive and time-consuming. Long-handled cleaning tools may not always provide enough precision or control for a thorough clean. The use of disinfectants such as chlorine also raises concerns about chemical residues, which impact water quality if not rinsed properly. Moreover, accessing the overhead tank, especially in tall buildings, requires scaffolding or ladders, posing safety risks to workers. Regular cleaning schedules are also necessary to avoid the build-up of contaminants.
[0004] CN217411653U discloses a water tank cleaning device comprises a water tank, a cleaning device body and a control box used for controlling the cleaning device body, a water inlet pipe is arranged on one side of the water tank, one end of the water inlet pipe is connected with the cleaning device body, the other end of the water inlet pipe is connected with a water supply pipeline, and a high-pressure water pump is arranged on the water inlet pipe. The high-pressure water pump is connected with the control box, a water outlet pipe is arranged on the water tank, the water outlet pipe is connected with a water quality monitor used for detecting the water quality condition in the water tank, the water quality monitor is connected with the control box through a circuit, and the water quality monitor sends detected water quality information to the control box. A drain outlet is formed in the bottom of the water tank. The water tank cleaning device can monitor the water quality condition in the water tank in real time.
[0005] CN109382380A discloses a technical field of cleaning equipment and provides a cleaning device for a water tank. The device comprises a base, a rotation shaft, a motor, a tank wall cleaning part, a tank bottom cleaning part and a driving mechanism. The motor is used for making the rotation shaft rotate, fixed to the base and connected with the rotation shaft; the tank wall cleaning part is fixed to the rotation shaft and used for brushing the side wall inner side face of the side wall of the water tank and the protruding edge which is arranged at the edge of the side wall through protrusion; the tank bottom cleaning part is used for brushing the inner side face of the tank bottom of the water tank and connected to the base; the driving mechanism is used for driving the tank wall cleaning part and the tank bottom cleaning part to move in the water tank. According to the cleaning device for the water tank, when the driving mechanism drives the tank wall cleaning part and the tank bottom cleaning part to move along the water tank, the tank wall cleaning part can brush the side wall inner side face and the protruding edge of the water tank, the tank wall cleaning part passes through the side wall inner side face and the protruding edge of the water tank, the tank bottom cleaning part can brush the inner side face of the tank bottom, the tank bottom cleaning part passes through the inner side face of the tank bottom, and the speed is high.
[0006] Conventionally, many devices have been developed to perform cleaning of tank, however these existing devices mentioned in the prior arts have limitations pertaining to harvesting of rain water and perform cleaning of water tank with the harvested rainwater.
[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a system that requires to be capable of serves multiple purposes, including providing configuration support for rainwater harvesting and introducing an automated facility for cleaning overhead tanks in buildings by utilizing the harvested rainwater for the cleaning process, based upon presence of contaminants, ensuring that the tank remains hygienic and free of impurities.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of providing a configuration support to harvest rain water.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of cleaning an overhead tank of structures such as buildings etc. in an automated manner by means of harvested rain water.
[0011] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of carrying out tank cleaning operation on basis of presence of impurities or contaminants within the tank.
[0012] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The present invention relates to a tank cleaning system that is capable of providing a supporting configuration of rainwater harvesting along with an automated facility to clean overhead tanks in buildings by using harvested rainwater to clean the tanks, and the operation is governed by the detection of contaminants within the water, ensuring a thorough cleaning process.
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a tank cleaning system, comprises of an overhead tank stored with water for distribution into a plurality of locations, the tank comprising a lid hinged at a top portion of the tank via a motorized hinge, a rain sensor installed over the top portion and operatively coupled with a microcontroller to detect rain condition, a motorized slider fabricated at a periphery of the lid and integrated with a water-proof sheet, the microcontroller is configured to activate the slider and deploy the sheet in a circumferential manner creating a funnel shaped structure for harvesting rain water in a vessel, a user interface, operatively coupled with a microcontroller, and the user interface is operated by residents of the location to select a first preferred cleaning time, the microcontroller aggregates the time received from multiple residents and updates the residents with a second preferred cleaning time.
[0015] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the system further comprises of a plurality of electronic valves integrated with multiple exit portions of the tank, on acceptance of the second preferred cleaning time, the microcontroller operates the valves to close all exit portions and open an auxiliary valve connected to a temporary storage chamber, a plurality of nozzles disposed within the tank and linked with the vessel via multiple conduits, wherein the microcontroller sequentially activates the nozzles to dispense rain water within internal region of the tank in a localized manner, an imaging unit disposed within the top portion of the tank, operatively coupled to the microcontroller for locating dust particles, a telescopic rod installed over a top internal region via a motorized sliding track and ball-socket joint, the microcontroller synchronously activates the sliding track and joint based on the output of the imaging unit to position a distal end of the rod at various internal regions of the tank, and a motorized brush integrated at the distal end of the rod, to remove the dust particles.
[0016] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a tank cleaning system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0019] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[0020] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0021] The present invention relates to a tank cleaning system that provides configuration support for collecting rain water during rainfall condition and perform cleaning overhead tanks in buildings automatically via rain harvested water, based upon presence of impurities or contaminants within the tank, ensuring effective cleaning based on real-time water quality.
[0022] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a tank cleaning system is illustrated, comprises of an overhead tank 101 comprising a lid 102 hinged at a top portion of the tank 101 via a motorized hinge 103, a rain sensor 104 installed over the top portion, a motorized slider 105 fabricated at a periphery of the lid 102 and integrated with a water-proof sheet creating a funnel shaped structure 106, a vessel 107 arranged on the tank 101, a plurality of electronic valves 108 integrated with multiple exit portions of the tank 101, an auxiliary valve 109 connected to a temporary storage chamber 110.
[0023] Figure 1 further illustrates a plurality of nozzles 111 disposed within the tank 101 and linked with the vessel 107 via multiple conduits, an imaging unit 112 disposed within the top portion of the tank 101, a telescopic rod 113 installed over a top internal region via a motorized sliding track 114 and ball-socket joint 115, a motorized brush 116 integrated at the distal end of the rod 113, the temporary storage chamber 110 is installed on a hydraulic platform 117, and a separating plate 118 composed of carbon filters installed in between the tank 101 and temporary storage chamber 110.
[0024] The present invention includes an overhead tank 101 incorporating various components associated with the system. The tank 101 is stored with water for distribution into a plurality of locations. The bottom portion of the tank 101 have multiple exit portions integrated with plurality of electronic valves 108. The exit portions via the valves 108 are used for dispensing of stored water into connected pipelines for distribution into the required locations.
[0025] The top portion of the tank 101 is configured with a lid 102 arranged by means of a motorized hinge 103. The periphery portion of the lid 102 incorporates a motorized slider 105. A water-proof sheet is fabricated with the slider 105. The sheet is initially stored in a piled manner over the slider 105. The sheet is capable of creating a funnel shaped structure 106 for harvesting rain water as per requirement.
[0026] A concerned official is required to access and presses a push button arranged on the tank 101 to activate the system for associated processes of the system. The push button when pressed by the concerned official, closes an electrical circuit and allows currents to flow for powering an associated microcontroller of the system for operating of all the linked components for performing their respective functions upon actuation. The microcontroller, mentioned herein, is preferably an Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino microcontroller used herein controls the overall functionality of the linked components.
[0027] A rain sensor 104 is installed over the top portion and operatively coupled with the microcontroller to detect rain condition. The rain sensor 104 generates infrared light that is directed within the lens to detectors. When water drops hit the outside surface of the lens, some of the infrared beam’s escape. The sensor detects the change in beam intensity, and determines the size of the rain drop that caused the change. The data is sent to the microcontroller to determine the raining condition.
[0028] In accordance to detected presence of rain, the microcontroller actuates the slider 105 to translate the sheet along the periphery portion of the lid 102. The slider 105 is associated with of a pair of sliding rails fabricated with grooves in which the wheel of the slider 105 is positioned that is further connected with a bi-directional motor via a shaft. The microcontroller actuates the bi-directional motor to rotate in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction that aids in the rotation of the shaft, wherein the shaft converts the electrical energy into rotational energy for allowing movement of the wheel to translate over the sliding rail by a firm grip on the grooves. The movement of the slider 105 results in the translation of the sheet in a circumferential manner around the lid 102 such that creating a funnel shaped structure 106 for harvesting rain water.
[0029] A level sensor is embodied with the sheet such that upon collection of rain water for harvesting monitors the level of water collected in the structure 106. The level sensor, used herein, is a type of point sensor which detects the level of the water by measuring the amount of infrared light that is reflected back from the surface of the water into a photodiode associated with the sensor. The level sensor detects the level of the water and sends to the microcontroller in the form of electrical signal to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then processes the signal to detect level of the water collected in the structure 106.
[0030] The microcontroller compares the detected level of water with a threshold level present in a linked database. In case the detected level of water exceeds the threshold level, the microcontroller actuates a direct current (DC) motor associated with the hinge 103 such that tilt the structure 106 by revolving along the longitudinal axis. The tilting of structure 106 results in pouring of the collected water into a vessel 107 arranged on the tank 101.
[0031] Post collection of harvested water, the residents of the location accesses a user interface which is installed in a computing unit linked with the microcontroller wirelessly by means of a communication module. The user interface enables the residents of the location to provide input regarding timing for tank 101 cleaning operation. The communication module includes, but not limited to Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) module, Bluetooth module, GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) module. The Wi-Fi module contains transmitters and receivers that use radio frequency signals to transmit data wirelessly to the microcontroller. The wireless module typically includes components such as antennas, amplifiers, and processors to facilitate communication and further connected to networks such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular networks, allowing devices to exchange information over short or long distances for communication of wireless commands to facilitate operations of the system.
[0032] The different residents are allowed to provide input for first preferred timing of cleaning the tank 101. The microcontroller aggregates the time received from multiple residents and updates the residents with a second preferred cleaning time. The second preferred cleaning time refers to the timing for initiation of tank 101 cleaning operation. The residents are informed via the computing unit regarding ceasing of water supply for the duration of the tank 101 cleaning operation.
[0033] The chamber 110 incorporates a conductivity sensor and an odor sensor for detecting impurities or contaminants within the tank 101. The odor sensor designed to detect impurities or contaminants within the tank 101 operates by detecting specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or gases that indicate contamination. The odor sensor typically features a sensing element, such as a metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) or an electrochemical sensor, which reacts to the presence of certain gases. When air from the tank 101 passes over the sensor, the chemical compounds responsible for the odor interact with the sensing material, causing a change in its electrical properties, such as resistance or conductivity. This change is then measured and converted into a digital signal, which is sent to the microcontroller.
[0034] The conductivity sensor works by measuring the electrical conductivity of water, which is directly related to the concentration of dissolved ions such as salts, minerals, and other charged particles. Pure water has very low conductivity, while water with higher concentrations of dissolved substances, such as minerals or pollutants, will have higher conductivity. The conductivity sensor provides important data on the salinity or mineral content of water, which is essential for evaluating suitability for consumption or other uses. The microcontroller analyzes the collected data of the conductivity sensor and an odor sensor to detect impurities or contaminants within the tank 101.
[0035] In case the microcontroller assesses the presence of detect impurities or contaminants with a threshold value present in the linked database. In case the detected impurities exceed the threshold value, the microcontroller updates the second preferred cleaning time to a third preferred cleaning time. The third preferred cleaning time is prior than the second preferred cleaning time. The microcontroller via the computing unit informs all the connected computing units of the residents regarding early tank 101 cleaning requirement.
[0036] Based upon the second or third preferred cleaning time, the microcontroller operates the valves 108 to close all exit portions. Each of the valve 108, used herein, is a short tube with a taper integrated with fine-tuned valve 108 or orifice that is electronically regulated to speed up or regulate the flow of the water. The valve 108 controls flow of the water by varying the size of the flow passage to stop water supply as directed by a signal from the microcontroller.
[0037] The bottom portion of the tank 101 is connected with an auxiliary valve 109 connected to a temporary storage chamber 110. The working of the auxiliary valve 109 is similar to the working of the valves 108 as mentioned above. The microcontroller then actuates the auxiliary valve 109 to open for transferring the water of the tank 101 into the connected storage chamber 110.
[0038] The temporary storage chamber 110 is installed on a hydraulic platform 117 at a height lower than the tank 101. A hydraulic arrangement is associated with the system for providing extension/retraction of the platform 117 as per requirement. The lower height of the platform 117 aids in transferring of the water of the tank 101 into the chamber 110 on gravity basis.
[0039] A separating plate 118 is installed in between the tank 101 and temporary storage chamber 110. The plate 118 is composed of carbon filters. During the transfer of the water into the chamber 110, the impurities of the water gets filtered through the equipped filters such that clean water is stored into the chamber 110.
[0040] The top portion of the tank 101 installed with an imaging unit 112. The microcontroller generates a command to activate the imaging unit 112 for capturing multiple images of the inner portion of the tank 101 for locating dust particles. The imaging unit 112 incorporates a processor that is encrypted with an artificial intelligence protocol. The artificial intelligence protocol operates by following a set of predefined instructions to process data and perform tasks autonomously. Initially, data is collected and input into a database, which then employs protocol to analyze and interpret the captured images. The processor of the imaging unit 112 via the artificial intelligence protocol processes the captured images and sent the signal to the microcontroller for locating dust particles.
[0041] The tank 101 is integrated with a plurality of nozzles 111 and connected with the vessel 107 by means of multiple conduits. In accordance to the detected locations of the dust particles, the microcontroller sequentially activates the nozzles 111 to dispense rain water within internal region of the tank 101 in a localized manner. The working of the nozzles 111 is similar to the working of the valves 108 as mentioned above.
[0042] The top internal region of the tank 101 is mounted with a motorized sliding track 114. A telescopic rod 113 is installed over the sliding track 114 by means of a ball-socket joint 115. A pneumatic arrangement is associated with the system for providing extension/retraction of the rod 113 as per requirement. A motorized brush 116 is integrated at the distal end of the rod 113 as an end effector. The microcontroller actuates the sliding track 114 to position the rod 113 in proximity to the located dust particles. The working of the sliding track 114 is similar to the working of the slider 105 as mentioned above.
[0043] Synchronously, the microcontroller actuates an air compressor and air valve associated with the pneumatic arrangement consisting of an air cylinder, air valve and piston which works in collaboration to aid in extension and retraction of the rod 113. The air valve allows entry/exit of compressed air from the compressor. Then, the valve opens and the compressed air enters inside the cylinder thereby increasing the air pressure of the cylinder. The piston is connected to the rod 113 and due to the increase in the air pressure, the piston extends. For the retraction of the piston, air is released from the cylinder to the air compressor via the valve. Thus, providing the required extension/retraction of the rod 113 for positioning the brush 116 in contact with the dust particles to remove the dust particles. All the pneumatically operated components associated with the system comprises of the same type of pneumatic arrangement.
[0044] In relation to remove the stubborn dust particles, the microcontroller actuates a direct current (DC) motor associated with the brush 116 such that rotates an integrated hub of the brush 116 consequently results in rotation of the brush 116 for performing scrubbing action over the dust particles.
[0045] Simultaneously, the microcontroller re-actuates the nozzles 111 to dispense water over the cleaning site of dust particles. The combination of scrubbing with dispensing of water over the dust particles consequently results in removal of the dust particles, thereby cleaning of the tank 101 is done.
[0046] The microcontroller via the imaging unit 112 determines removal of the dust particles. In case the dust particles are not removed within a defined duration, the microcontroller sequentially increases the speed of brush 116 for efficiently removing the dust particles.
[0047] A level sensor is also embedded into the tank 101, chamber 110 and the vessel 107. The microcontroller assesses the level of the water for the tank 101 cleaning operation and accordingly informs the concerned authority via the computing unit to maintain water level for efficient and un-hindered operation of cleaning the tank 101.
[0048] Based upon completion of the cleaning operation, the microcontroller actuates the hydraulic platform 117 via the hydraulic arrangement to lift the temporary storage chamber 110. The microcontroller actuates a hydraulic pump and hydraulic valve associated with a hydraulic arrangement consisting of a hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic valve and piston that work in collaboration for providing the required extension/retraction to the platform 117 to allow passage of hydraulic fluid from the pump within the cylinder, the hydraulic fluid further develops pressure against the piston and results in pushing and extending the piston. The piston is connected with the platform 117 and due to applied pressure, the platform 117 extends and similarly, the microcontroller retracts the platform 117 by closing the valve resulting in retraction of the piston. The microcontroller regulates the extension/retraction of the platform 117 thereby lifting the temporary storage chamber 110 at a height above the tank 101. Simultaneously, the microcontroller actuates the opening of the auxiliary valve 109 to retransfer the water in the tank 101.
[0049] The tank 101 cleaning arrangement including the imaging unit 112, sliding track 114 along with the rod 113 and brush 116 are positioned inside the tank 101 at a heighted level from stored water. The maximum filling capacity of the water into the tank 101 is levelled below to the tank 101 cleaning arrangement such that the components are prevented from any contact of the stored water to avoid any failure of the component’s functionality.
[0050] A battery (not shown in figure) is associated with the system to supply power to electrically powered components which are employed herein. The battery is comprised of a pair of electrodes named as a cathode and an anode. The battery uses a chemical reaction of oxidation/reduction to do work on charge and produce a voltage between their anode and cathode and thus produces electrical energy that is used to do work in the system.
[0051] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the present invention operates by first utilizing the overhead tank 101, where water is stored for distribution, and the hinged lid 102 at the top, controlled by the motorized hinge 103. The rain sensor 104, placed on the lid 102, detects rain and sends the information to the microcontroller. Upon detecting rain, the microcontroller activates the motorized slider 105, deploying the waterproof sheet in the circumferential manner to create the funnel-shaped structure 106, directing the rainwater into the vessel 107 for harvesting. Residents are enabled to select the preferred cleaning time through the user interface connected to the microcontroller. The microcontroller aggregates these times, updates the residents with the second preferred cleaning time, and, upon acceptance, operates the set of electronic valves 108 to close the tank 101 ’s exit portions and open the auxiliary valve 109 leading to the temporary storage chamber 110. nozzles 111 within the tank 101, linked to the vessel 107, are sequentially activated to dispense rainwater into the tank 101 's interior. The imaging unit 112 identifies dust particles within the tank 101, while the motorized telescopic rod 113 adjusts its position using the sliding track 114 and ball-socket joint 115 to clean the dust using the motorized brush 116. Additionally, the temporary storage chamber 110 is placed on the hydraulic platform 117, lower than the tank 101, and after cleaning, the chamber 110 is lifted, and the water is transferred back into the tank 101. Sensors monitor water levels and contaminants, and the microcontroller adjusts cleaning schedules based on these inputs. If contaminants exceed the set threshold, the cleaning time is updated, ensuring that the system efficiently maintains water quality.
[0052] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A tank cleaning system, comprising:
i) an overhead tank 101 stored with water for distribution into a plurality of locations, said tank 101 comprising a lid 102 hinged at a top portion of the tank 101 via a motorized hinge 103;
ii) a rain sensor 104 installed over the top portion and operatively coupled with a microcontroller to detect rain condition;
iii) a motorized slider 105 fabricated at a periphery of the lid 102 and integrated with a water-proof sheet, wherein on detection of rain, said microcontroller is configured to activate the slider 105 and deploy the sheet in a circumferential manner creating a funnel shaped structure 106 for harvesting rain water in a vessel 107;
iv) a user interface, operatively coupled with a microcontroller, wherein said user interface is operated by residents of the location to select a first preferred cleaning time, wherein said microcontroller aggregates the time received from multiple residents and updates the residents with a second preferred cleaning time;
v) a plurality of electronic valves 108 integrated with multiple exit portions of the tank 101, wherein on acceptance of the second preferred cleaning time, the microcontroller operates the valves 108 to close all exit portions and open an auxiliary valve 109 connected to a temporary storage chamber 110;
vi) a plurality of nozzles 111 disposed within the tank 101 and linked with the vessel 107 via multiple conduits, wherein the microcontroller sequentially activates the nozzles 111 to dispense rain water within internal region of the tank 101 in a localized manner;
vii) an imaging unit 112 disposed within the top portion of the tank 101, operatively coupled to the microcontroller for locating dust particles;
viii) a telescopic rod 113 installed over a top internal region via a motorized sliding track 114 and ball-socket joint 115, wherein said microcontroller synchronously activates the sliding track 114 and joint based on the output of the imaging unit 112 to position a distal end of the rod 113 at various internal regions of the tank 101; and
ix) a motorized brush 116 integrated at the distal end of the rod 113, to remove the dust particles.
2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said temporary storage chamber 110 is installed on a hydraulic platform 117 at a height lower than the tank 101.
3) The system as claimed in claim 2, wherein once cleaning is completed, said microcontroller activates said hydraulic platform 117 to lift the temporary storage chamber 110 at a height above the tank 101, followed by sequential actuation of the auxiliary valve 109 to retransfer the water in the tank 101.
4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said microcontroller sequentially increases the speed of brush 116 in case the dust particles are not removed within a defined duration.
5) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a separating plate 118 composed of carbon filters is installed in between the funnel shaped structure 106 and temporary storage chamber 110.
6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a level sensor is installed within the tank 101, chamber 110 and vessel 107 to monitor the level of water and relay the information to the microcontroller.
7) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a communication module is installed in between the user interface and microcontroller to wirelessly exchange the information.
8) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a conductivity sensor and an odor sensor are disposed within the tank 101 for detecting impurities or contaminants within the tank 101 and relay the information to the microcontroller.
9) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein in case the impurities or contaminants exceed a threshold value, the microcontroller updates the second preferred cleaning time to a third preferred cleaning time.
10) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the third preferred cleaning time is prior than the second preferred cleaning time.
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