Claims:
1. A system for diagnostics and protection of a pump, the system comprising:
a set of sensors configured to detect power characteristics of the pump;
a controller adapted to analyse a curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump, and pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics of the pump at a particular head,
wherein the controller measures one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic; and
wherein the controller is configured to rotate the pump at a specific speed in a direction for a specific time interval and then rotate the pump in a reverse direction for a specific time interval at specific speed in order to clean the pump.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the curve is a pre-configured curve, and wherein the one or more flow parameters comprise any or a combination of flow of a fluid and discharge of the fluid across the pump.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the system detects an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault comprises any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump and stalling of the pump.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the system halts operation of the pump and alerts a user in case of detection of the event indicative of a fault in the pump.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the system comprises a remote monitoring unit that transmits an alert signal to a computing device located at a remote location.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the pump is powered by a solar power system.

7. A method for diagnostics and protection of a pump, the method comprising the steps of:
analysing, by a computing device, a pre-configured curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump;
obtaining, by a computing device, pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics at a particular head; and
measuring, by a computing device, one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the one or more flow parameters comprise any or a combination of cumulative flow of a fluid and discharge of the fluid across the pump.

9. The method of claim 7, further comprising a step of detecting an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault comprises any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump and stalling of the pump.

10. The method of claim 9, further comprising a step of stopping operation of the motor and alerting a user in case of detection of the event indicative of a fault in the pump.

, Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pumps. In particular, the present invention relates to a system and method for controlling, diagnostics and protection of a pump.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] A pump is a device that moves fluids such as liquids, gases, and sometimes slurries, by mechanical action. The pump serves in a wide range of applications such as pumping water from wells, aquarium filtering, pond filtering and aeration, in car industry for water-cooling and fuel injection and in energy industry for pumping oil and natural gas etc. Pumps operate by typically reciprocating or rotary mechanism and consume energy to perform mechanical work by moving the fluid.
[0004] Pumps for supplying fluid may be controlled in a variety of ways. Conventional method of controlling a pump is manual control, where an operator controls an On-Off switch in response to the level of the liquid being pumped by the pump. However, the manual control has several limitations, including the fact that in the absence of an operator the pump must either be left on, which often results in motor burnout or shortened motor life, or left off, which often results in liquid levels reaching unacceptable levels and the like.
[0005] Efforts have made in past to overcome above illustrated problem, a number of automatic pump controllers have been developed. Commonly, devices that sense the level of liquid, such as floats or sensors, are used to control a switch that when closed, connects the motor to a power supply, turning the motor on, and when open, disconnects the motor from the power supply, turning the motor off. While automatic devices such as these are an improvement over manual techniques, they are not completely satisfactory.
[0006] There is, therefore a need in art to provide a simple and cost effective control system and method for controlling, diagnostics and protection of the pump when a fault conditions occur during in the pump.
[0007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply.
[0008] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about”. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.
[0009] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0010] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0011] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0012] A general object of the present invention is to provide a solar powered system for controlling pumping of a pump.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for performing diagnostics of a pump to measure pump parameters.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for protecting a pump in case of a fault conditions in the pump.
[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for controlling, diagnostics and protection of a pump.

SUMMARY
[0016] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pumps. In particular, the present invention relates to a system and method for controlling, diagnostics and protestation of a pump. An aspect of the present disclosure discloses a system for controlling, diagnostics and protection of the pump including a set of sensors configured to detect power characteristics of the pump, a controller adapted to analyse a curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump, and pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics of the pump at a particular head,
[0017] In an embodiment, the controller measures one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic.
[0018] In an embodiment, the controller is configured to rotate the pump at a specific speed in a direction for a specific time interval and then rotate the pump in a reverse direction for a specific time interval in order to clean the pump.
[0019] In an embodiment, the curve can be a pre-configured curve based on the pump power rating and pump efficient.
[0020] In an embodiment, the one or more flow parameters comprise any or a combination of flow of a fluid, cumulative flow of the fluid and discharge of the fluid across the pump.
[0021] In an embodiment, the system can detect an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault comprises any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump, stalling of the pump and the like.
[0022] In an embodiment, the system halts operation of the pump and alerts a user in case of detection of the event indicative of a fault in the pump.
[0023] In an embodiment, the system comprises a remote monitoring unit that transmits an alert signal to a computing device located at a remote location.
[0024] In an embodiment, the pump can be powered by a solar power system.
[0025] Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a method for diagnostics and protection of a pump, the method comprising the steps of analysing, by a computing device, a pre-configured curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump, obtaining by a computing device, pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics at a particular head, and measuring, by a computing device, one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic.
[0026] In an embodiment, the method further can include a step of detecting an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault comprises any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump, stalling of the pump and the like.
[0027] In an embodiment, the method further can include a step of stopping operation of a motor and alerting a user in case of detection of the event indicative of a fault in the pump.
[0028] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0029] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed system for protection of a pump in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of input power characteristics v/s flow rate characteristics curve of the pump in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of a pump spinning cycle in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0033] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary implementation of proposed method for measurement of pump parameters in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary implementation of proposed method for pump diagnostics in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary implementation of proposed method for pump protection in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0037] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0038] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0039] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. These exemplary embodiments are provided only for illustrative purposes and so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. The invention disclosed may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Various modifications will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art. The general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure). Also, the terminology and phraseology used is for the purpose of describing exemplary embodiments and should not be considered limiting. Thus, the present invention is to be accorded the widest scope encompassing numerous alternatives, modifications and equivalents consistent with the principles and features disclosed. For purpose of clarity, details relating to technical material that is known in the technical fields related to the invention have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure the present invention.
[0040] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0041] All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0042] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.
[0043] The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling and protecting a pump. The present disclosure relates generally to the field of pumps. In particular, the present invention relates to a system and method for controlling, diagnostics and protestation of a pump. An aspect of the present disclosure discloses a system for controlling, diagnostics and protection of the pump including a set of sensors configured to detect power characteristics of the pump, a controller adapted to analyse a curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump, and pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics of the pump at a particular head,
[0044] In an embodiment, the controller measures one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic.
[0045] In an embodiment, the controller is configured to rotate the pump at a specific speed in a direction for a specific time interval and then rotate the pump in a reverse direction for a specific time interval in order to clean the pump.
[0046] In an embodiment, the curve can be a pre-configured curve based on the pump power rating and pump efficient.
[0047] In an embodiment, the one or more flow parameters comprise any or a combination of flow of a fluid, cumulative flow of the fluid and discharge of the fluid across the pump.
[0048] In an embodiment, the system can detect an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault comprises any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump, stalling of the pump and the like.
[0049] In an embodiment, the system halts operation of the pump and alerts a user in case of detection of the event indicative of a fault in the pump.
[0050] In an embodiment, the system comprises a remote monitoring unit that transmits an alert signal to a computing device located at a remote location.
[0051] In an embodiment, the pump can be powered by a solar power system.
[0052] Another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a method for diagnostics and protection of a pump, the method comprising the steps of analysing, by a computing device, a pre-configured curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump, obtaining by a computing device, pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics at a particular head, and measuring, by a computing device, one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic.
[0053] In an embodiment, the method further can include a step of detecting an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault comprises any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump, stalling of the pump and the like.
[0054] In an embodiment, the method further can include a step of stopping operation of a motor and alerting a user in case of detection of the event indicative of a fault in the pump.
[0055] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary representation of proposed system for protection of a pump in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the system 100 for control, diagnosis and protection of the pump can include a set of sensors 102 configured to detect one or more power characteristics of the pump and a controller 104 adapted to analyze a power characteristics v/s flow rate characteristics curve (as shown in FIG. 2) pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump. The controller 104 can analyse pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of an inverter 106 of the pump and the flow rate characteristics of the pump at a particular head. In an embodiment, the inverter 106 can be started by switching pulses of the inverter 106.
[0056] In an embodiment, the controller 104 can also analyze pump-down time of the pump 112 based on any or a combination of a time interval associated with Of-time of the inverter 106 of the pump 112 and flow rate characteristics of the pump 112 at a particular head.
[0057] In an embodiment, the pump 112 can be powered from any or a combination of an the electric grid power system 110 and the solar power system 108. In an embodiment, the controller 104 can be a digital signal processing (DSP) controller for controlling pumping and other operations of the pump. In an embodiment, the controller 104 can be configured with a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique for extracting maximum available power from the solar panel 108.
[0058] In an embodiment, the set of sensors 102 can include any or a combination of voltage sensor and current sensor capable of sense power characteristics such as voltage and current of the pump 112.
[0059] In an embodiment, the controller 104 can measure one or more flow parameters of the pump 112 by extrapolating the curve up to a specific power characteristic. In an embodiment, the power characteristics v/s flow rate characteristics curve is a pre-configured curve.
[0060] In an embodiment, the one or more flow parameters can include any or a combination of flow of a fluid, cumulative flow of the fluid and discharge of the fluid across the pump 112.
[0061] In an embodiment, the diagnostics of the pump 112 can be done by the system 100 to detect blockage or resistance in the fluid flow across the pump 112. In an embodiment, the blockage can be cleaned by rotating/spinning the pump in different directions for specific time intervals. In an embodiment, the pump 112 can be rotated by a rotary device selected from the group consisting of an induction motor, AC motor, DC motor and the like.
[0062] In an embodiment, the controller 104 can be configured to rotate the pump 112 at a specific speed in a direction for a specific time interval and then rotate the pump 112 in a reverse direction for a specific time interval in order to clean the pump 112.
[0063] In an embodiment, the system can detect an event indicative of a fault in the pump, and wherein the fault can include any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump and stalling of the pump 112.
[0064] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a remote monitoring unit 114 to transmit an alert/alarm signal to a computing device located at a remote location when the system detects an event indicative of the fault in the pump 112.
[0065] In an embodiment, alert signal can be sent to the computing device by using a global system for mobile communications (GSM) network architecture.
[0066] In an embodiment, the system 100 can stop motor of the pump 112 in case of detection of the fault and can alert a user with a message indicating presence of fault in the pump 112 with the help of the remote monitoring unit 114.
[0067] In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a display card 116 to indicate various power parameters as well as flow parameters of the pump 112. In an embodiment, the system 100 can include a rectifier for rectification of current supply from any or a combination of an electric grid power system 110 and the solar power system 108.
[0068] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of power v/s flow rate curve of the pump in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the input power characteristics v/s flow rate characteristics curve (also referred to as performance curve hereinafter) can illustrate performance of the pump 112. In an embodiment, the controller 104 can analyse power characteristics v/s flow rate characteristics curve and can measure one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the power characteristics v/s flow rate characteristics curve up to a specific power characteristic.
[0069] In an embodiment, the one or more flow parameters comprise any or a combination of flow of a fluid, cumulative flow of the fluid and discharge of the fluid across the pump.
[0070] In an embodiment, power v/s flow rate curve can be a pre-configured curve provided by the pump manufacturer based on pump capacity and power rating of the pump 112. In an embodiment, the user can save a plurality of data related to input power v/s flow rate curve in the system 100. In an embodiment, the plurality of data can be any or a combination of the power supplied to the pump at different points, fluid flow of the pump at different points with respect to input power supplied to the pump, fluid flow rate of the pump at different points with respect to input power supplied to the pump, pump efficiency, nominal speed of the pump, minimum speed of the pump below which flow cannot be calculated and the like. In an embodiment, fluid cumulative flow and fluid flow of the pump 112 can be calculated by data provided into power v/s flow rate curve.
[0071] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary representation of a pump spinning cycle in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the system 100 can include a cleaning mode for cleaning of the pump automatically in cases of detection of blockage or resistance in fluid flow of the pump. In an embodiment, cleaning mode can be controlled by the controller 104.
[0072] In an embodiment, the controller 104 can be configured to rotate the pump at a specific speed in a direction for a specific time interval and then rotate the pump in a reverse direction for a specific time interval in order to clean the pump. In an embodiment, the time interval of rotation of the pump in either direction can be adjusted by the user. In an embodiment, a residual on impellor of the pump 112 can be shaken out in cleaning cycle.
[0073] In an embodiment, diagnostic of the pump 112 can be done by the system 100 to detect blockage or resistance in fluid flow across the pump and clean in the cleaning mode/cycle.
[0074] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary implementation of proposed method for measurement of pump parameters in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the method 400 can include, at step 402, staring an inverter by switching pulses for supplying power to the pump.
[0075] In an embodiment, the method 400 can include a step 404 of checking health condition of the pump. If at the step 404, one or more components of the pump, for example, inverter of the pump, is not in healthy condition, then step 402 may be executed again. However, if at step 404, the one or more components of the pump are found to be in healthy condition, then at step 406, a power characteristic v/s flow rate characteristics curve of the pump is analyzed by a computing device in order to determine performance of the pump. In an embodiment, the computing device can be a controller for analyzing the curve pertaining to power characteristics and flow rate characteristics of the pump. In an embodiment, the input power characteristic v/s flow rate characteristics curve can be a pre-configured curve based on pump efficiency and power of the pump. The curve can be formed during manufacturing of the pump and can be utilized by the computing device to compute flow rate parameters of the pump at various power rating of the pump.
[0076] In an embodiment, the method 400 can include, at step 408, measuring one or more flow parameters of the pump by extrapolating the input power characteristic v/s flow rate characteristics curve up to a specific power characteristic by the computing device. In an embodiment, the one or more flow parameters can be cumulative flow of the fluid and flow rate/discharge of the fluid across the pump.
[0077] In an embodiment, the method 400 can include, at step 410, obtaining pump-on time based on a time interval associated with on-time of the inverter of the pump and the flow rate characteristics at a particular head by the computing device.
[0078] In an embodiment, the method 400 can include, at step 412, calculating pump-down time based on a time interval associated with on-time and off-time of the inverter of the pump.
[0079] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary implementation of proposed method for pump diagnostics in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the method 500 can include, at step 502, staring inverter of the pump by switching pulses for supplying power to the pump.
[0080] In an embodiment, the method 500 can include a step 504, checking health condition of the pump. If at step 504, one or more components of the pump, for example, inverter of the pump, is not in healthy condition, then step 502 may be executed again. However, if at step 504, the one or more components of the pump are in healthy condition, then at step 506, it can be checked whether fluid flow rate of the pump is less than a threshold value. If at step 506, fluid flow rate across the pump is not less than the threshold value of the fluid flow rate of the pump then at step 508, the pump can continue its operation as intended. If at step 506, the fluid flow rate is less than the threshold value of the fluid flow rate then, at step 510, it is checked whether the pump is in an automatic mode. If at step 510, the pump is in automatic mode then at step 512, cleaning cycle of the pump is started. In an embodiment, the cleaning cycle of the pump involve spinning/rotation of the pump. In an embodiment, the pump can be rotated at a specific speed in a direction for a specific time interval and then rotated in a reverse direction for a specific time interval in order to clean the pump. In an embodiment, after cleaning the pump is restated again. In an embodiment, cleaning of the pump can be controlled/actuated by a controller configured with the pump.
[0081] In case, if at step 510, the pump is not in automatic mode then at step 514, the pump is allowed to run in cleaning cycle mode manually for cleaning of the pump. In an embodiment, a blockage on impeller of the pump can be shaken out in the cleaning cycle.
[0082] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary implementation of proposed method for pump protection in accordance of embodiment of the present disclosure. In an aspect, the method 600 can include, at step 602, staring an inverter by switching pulses for supplying power to the pump.
[0083] In an embodiment, the method 600 can include a step 604 of checking if the pump is in healthy condition and in automatic mode. If at step 604, the pump is neither in healthy condition nor in automatic mode, then step 602 is executed. However, if at step 604, the system is in healthy condition and in automatic mode then, at step 606, it is checked whether an event indicative of a fault in the pump persists. In an embodiment, the fault can include any or a combination of dry running of the pump, single phasing of the pump, overloading of the pump, overcurrent condition of the pump and stalling of the pump like. In case, if at step 606, the fault is detected then, at the step 608, motor of the pump is stopped and a user is alerted with the help of any or a combination of the GSM network architecture and a remote monitoring unit. However, if at step 606, the fault is not detected, then at the step 610, the pump can continue its operation as intended.
[0084] Without departing from the spirit and concept of the present invention, any variations and modifications to the embodiments should be within the apprehension of those with ordinary knowledge and skills in the art, and therefore fall in the scope of the present invention which is defined by the accompanied claims. Though the present invention has been described on the basis of some preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should appreciate that those embodiments should by no means limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and concept of the present invention, any variations and modifications to the embodiments should be within the apprehension of those with ordinary knowledge and skills in the art, and therefore fall in the scope of the present invention which is defined by the accompanied claims.
[0085] Only certain features of the invention have been specifically illustrated and described herein, and many modifications and changes will occur to those skilled in the art. The invention is not restricted by the preferred embodiment described herein in the description. It is to be noted that the invention is explained by way of exemplary embodiment and is neither exhaustive nor limiting. Certain aspects of the invention that not been elaborated herein in the description are well understood by one skilled in the art. Also, the terms relating to singular form used herein in the description also include its plurality and vice versa, wherever applicable. Any relevant modification or variation, which is not described specifically in the specification are in fact to be construed of being well within the scope of the invention. The appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes which fall within the spirit of the invention.
[0086] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.
[0087] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ….and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the scope of the appended claims.
[0088] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.
[0089] In the description of the present specification, reference to the term "one embodiment," "an embodiments", "an example", "an instance", or "some examples" and the description is meant in connection with the embodiment or example described, the particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic included in the present invention, at least one embodiment or example. In the present specification, the term of the above schematic representation is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features structures, materials, or characteristics described in any one or more embodiments or examples in proper manner. Moreover, those skilled in the art can be described in the specification of different embodiments or examples are joined and combinations thereof.
[0090] All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.
[0091] Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.
[0092] The invention is not restricted to the details of the foregoing embodiment(s). The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
[0093] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0094] The present disclosure provides a solar powered system for controlling pumping of a pump.
[0095] The present disclosure provides a system for performing diagnostics of a pump to measure pump parameters.
[0096] The present disclosure provides a system for protecting a pump in case of a fault conditions in the pump.
[0097] The present disclosure provides a method for controlling, diagnostics and protection of a pump.