Patents by Inventor Chen-Hua Chu
Chen-Hua Chu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240181508Abstract: A contamination detection and auto-cleaning equipment and a method using the same are provided. The contamination detection and auto-cleaning equipment includes a contamination detection device and an automatic cleaning device. The contamination detection device is configured for detecting a cleanliness of a sample container. The automatic cleaning device is configured for cleaning the sample container. The contamination detection device includes a light emitter, a detection-light receiver and a controller. The light emitter is configured for emitting an emission light, wherein the emission light becomes a detection light after traveling through the sample container. The detection-light receiver is configured for receiving the detection light to obtain a detection-light intensity. The controller is coupled to the light emitter and the detection-light receiver, and obtain the cleanliness of the sample container according to a variation of the detection-light intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chun-Kuo LIU, Chen-Hua CHU, Chi-Fan WANG, Yu-Xuan LIN
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Publication number: 20230204558Abstract: A water quality monitoring device and a monitoring method thereof are provided. The water quality monitoring device includes a water tank, a first and a second optical detection devices and a control circuit. The water tank has an accommodating space to carry a liquid. The first optical detection device provides a first light to detect and obtain a first reference light intensity, a first scattered light intensity, and a first penetrating light intensity. The second optical detection device provides a second light to detect and obtain a second reference light intensity, a second scattered light intensity, and a second penetrating light intensity. The control circuit calculates a water quality detection value of the liquid based on the first reference light intensity, the first scattered light intensity, the first penetrating light intensity, the second reference light intensity, the second scattered light intensity, and the second penetrating light intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chen-Hua Chu, Chun-Kuo Liu, Yi-Hong Liu, Chi-Fan Wang, Jung-Hao Wang, Sheng-Wei Peng, Yu-Xuan Lin
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Patent number: 10895561Abstract: An embedding sensor module includes a cylinder and at least one flake sensor. A fluid tank is surrounded by the cylinder. The cylinder has a plurality of orifice connected to the fluid tank. The flake sensor is embedded in the fluid tank.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jung-Hao Wang, Che-Hsin Lin, Wei-Sin Kao, Pai-Hao Wu, Chen-Hua Chu, Cheng-Hung San
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Publication number: 20190187112Abstract: An embedding sensor module includes a cylinder and at least one flake sensor. A fluid tank is surrounded by the cylinder. The cylinder has a plurality of orifice connected to the fluid tank. The flake sensor is embedded in the fluid tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jung-Hao WANG, Che-Hsin LIN, Wei-Sin KAO, Pai-Hao WU, Chen-Hua CHU, Cheng-Hung SAN
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Publication number: 20180127286Abstract: An aeration control system and method for wastewater are provided. The aeration system, which is connected to an aeration device in an aeration basin, includes a plurality of water quality detectors, at least one pollutant estimate model, and a processing unit. The plurality of water quality detectors are configured to acquire a plurality of water quality data. The plurality of water quality data includes a pre-aeration water quality data and a post-aeration water quality data. The pollutant estimate model is configured to generate a pollutant data according to the pre-aeration water quality data. The processing unit is configured to generate an aeration quantity according to the pollutant data, the post-aeration water quality, and an effluent water quality setting, and transmitting the aeration quantity to the aeration device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hsin-Yi CHUNG, Hao-Ting CHAO, Chen-Hua CHU
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Patent number: 9340442Abstract: A method and an apparatus for hydrolyzing an organic solid are described. The method includes mixing an organic solid and a nanobubble water having a plurality of nanobubbles, to form an organic liquid, in which the nanobubbles contain a combustible gas; and applying an ultrasonic wave on the organic liquid, such that the nanobubbles generate an additional cavitation effect. A preprocessor is applicable to an organic solid processing system having an anaerobic digestion tank, in which the anaerobic digestion tank has anaerobic microbes for generating a combustible gas. The preprocessor includes a nanobubble water generator, a digestion tank, and an ultrasonic wave generator. With the method and the structure, the nanobubbles are used to increase the probability of generation of the additional cavitation effect, and the combustible gas is used to improve an impact force of bursts produced by the cavitation effect.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Shing-Der Chen, Chen-Hua Chu, Wang-Kuan Chang, Shing Chen, Teh-Ming Liang, Shan-Shan Chou
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Publication number: 20160009584Abstract: A method and an apparatus for hydrolyzing an organic solid are described. The method includes mixing an organic solid and a nanobubble water having a plurality of nanobubbles, to form an organic liquid, in which the nanobubbles contain a combustible gas; and applying an ultrasonic wave on the organic liquid, such that the nanobubbles generate an additional cavitation effect. A preprocessor is applicable to an organic solid processing system having an anaerobic digestion tank, in which the anaerobic digestion tank has anaerobic microbes for generating a combustible gas. The preprocessor includes a nanobubble water generator, a digestion tank, and an ultrasonic wave generator. With the method and the structure, the nanobubbles are used to increase the probability of generation of the additional cavitation effect, and the combustible gas is used to improve an impact force of bursts produced by the cavitation effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Shing-Der CHEN, Chen-Hua CHU, Wang-Kuan CHANG, Shing CHEN, Teh-Ming LIANG, Shan-Shan CHOU
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Patent number: 9169135Abstract: A method and an apparatus for hydrolyzing an organic solid are described. The method includes mixing an organic solid and a nanobubble water having a plurality of nanobubbles, to form an organic liquid, in which the nanobubbles contain a combustible gas; and applying an ultrasonic wave on the organic liquid, such that the nanobubbles generate an additional cavitation effect. A preprocessor is applicable to an organic solid processing system having an anaerobic digestion tank, in which the anaerobic digestion tank has anaerobic microbes for generating a combustible gas. The preprocessor includes a nanobubble water generator, a digestion tank, and an ultrasonic wave generator. With the method and the structure, the nanobubbles are used to increase the probability of generation of the additional cavitation effect, and the combustible gas is used to improve an impact force of bursts produced by the cavitation effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Shing Der Chen, Chen Hua Chu, Wang Kuan Chang, Shing Chen, Teh Ming Liang, Shan Shan Chou
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Patent number: 9157849Abstract: Measuring device of the present invention includes a plurality of measuring sites for generating a plurality of optical paths and various dilutions. The range for concentration measurement and the measurement accuracy are enhanced due to the plurality of optical path length, and the interference on the measurement ranges and results caused by the concentration or the turbidity of suspended solid is reduced and removed by water sample dilution, and thus the characteristic wavelengths of the components in the water are measured. Next, the information of spectrum database is used to determine the ingredients which may exist in the water (qualitative analysis), and UV-VIS-NIR absorbance spectrum analysis is used to obtain the concentration of the respective ingredients in the water at the same time (quantitative analysis).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignees: National Central University, Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Shu-Liang Liaw, Chien-Ku Chen, Hsin-Yi Wang, Yang-Yu Lin, Chen-Hua Chu, Chih-Chung Chan
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Publication number: 20150070702Abstract: Measuring device of the present invention includes a plurality of measuring sites for generating a plurality of optical paths and various dilutions. The range for concentration measurement and the measurement accuracy are enhanced due to the plurality of optical path length, and the interference on the measurement ranges and results caused by the concentration or the turbidity of suspended solid is reduced and removed by water sample dilution, and thus the characteristic wavelengths of the components in the water are measured. Next, the information of spectrum database is used to determine the ingredients which may exist in the water (qualitative analysis), and UV-VIS-NIR absorbance spectrum analysis is used to obtain the concentration of the respective ingredients in the water at the same time (quantitative analysis).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicants: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NATIONAL CENTRAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Shu-Liang Liaw, Chien-Ku Chen, Hsin-Yi Wang, Yang-Yu Lin, Chen-Hua Chu, Chih-Chung Chan
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Patent number: 8941827Abstract: Measuring device of the present invention includes a plurality of measuring sites for generating a plurality of optical paths and various dilutions. The range for concentration measurement and the measurement accuracy are enhanced due to the plurality of optical path length, and the interference on the measurement ranges and results caused by the concentration or the turbidity of suspended solid is reduced and removed by water sample dilution, and thus the characteristic wavelengths of the components in the water are measured. Next, the information of spectrum database is used to determine the ingredients which may exist in the water (qualitative analysis), and UV-VIS-NIR absorbance spectrum analysis is used to obtain the concentration of the respective ingredients in the water at the same time (quantitative analysis).Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: National Central UniversityInventors: Shu-Liang Liaw, Chien-Ku Chen, Hsin-Yi Wang, Yang-Yu Lin, Chen-Hua Chu, Chih-Chung Chan
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Patent number: 8196596Abstract: A method for tracking a pollution source in process water is presented. Firstly, variation curves of drain water drained from different rinsing tanks are respectively obtained, and a water quality concentration of the drain water drained to a buffer tank is detected, so as to output a water quality variation curve. Then, an analytical comparison is performed on each drain water amount variation curve and the water quality variation curve within a same time interval, so as to output an analytical result of each flow of drain water in a range exceeding a predetermined water quality standard. In this manner, the drain water that exceeds the predetermined water quality standard can be tracked in real-time according to the analytical result, thereby quickly improving the process for discharging the drain water.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Ching-Yi Hsu, Chen-Hua Chu, Meng-Chun Huang
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Publication number: 20120080387Abstract: A method for tracking a pollution source in process water is presented. Firstly, variation curves of drain water drained from different rinsing tanks are respectively obtained, and a water quality concentration of the drain water drained to a buffer tank is detected, so as to output a water quality variation curve. Then, an analytical comparison is performed on each drain water amount variation curve and the water quality variation curve within a same time interval, so as to output an analytical result of each flow of drain water in a range exceeding a predetermined water quality standard. In this manner, the drain water that exceeds the predetermined water quality standard can be tracked in real-time according to the analytical result, thereby quickly improving the process for discharging the drain water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chien Hung Chen, Ching Yi Hsu, Chen Hua Chu, Meng Shun Huang
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Publication number: 20120055884Abstract: A method and an apparatus for hydrolyzing an organic solid are described. The method includes mixing an organic solid and a nanobubble water having a plurality of nanobubbles, to form an organic liquid, in which the nanobubbles contain a combustible gas; and applying an ultrasonic wave on the organic liquid, such that the nanobubbles generate an additional cavitation effect. A preprocessor is applicable to an organic solid processing system having an anaerobic digestion tank, in which the anaerobic digestion tank has anaerobic microbes for generating a combustible gas. The preprocessor includes a nanobubble water generator, a digestion tank, and an ultrasonic wave generator. With the method and the structure, the nanobubbles are used to increase the probability of generation of the additional cavitation effect, and the combustible gas is used to improve an impact force of bursts produced by the cavitation effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Shing Der Chen, Chen Hua Chu, Wang Kuan Chang, Shing Chen, Teh Ming Liang, Shan Shan Chou
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Patent number: 8091572Abstract: A method for tracking a pollution source in process water is presented. Firstly, variation curves of drain water drained from different rinsing tanks are respectively obtained, and a water quality concentration of the drain water drained to a buffer tank is detected, so as to output a water quality variation curve. Then, an analytical comparison is performed on each drain water amount variation curve and the water quality variation curve within a same time interval, so as to output an analytical result of each flow of drain water in a range exceeding a predetermined water quality standard. In this manner, the drain water that exceeds the predetermined water quality standard can be tracked in real-time according to the analytical result, thereby quickly improving the process for discharging the drain water.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Ching-Yi Hsu, Chen-Hua Chu, Meng-Shun Huang
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Publication number: 20100121491Abstract: A method for tracking a pollution source in process water is presented. Firstly, variation curves of drain water drained from different rinsing tanks are respectively obtained, and a water quality concentration of the drain water drained to a buffer tank is detected, so as to output a water quality variation curve. Then, an analytical comparison is performed on each drain water amount variation curve and the water quality variation curve within a same time interval, so as to output an analytical result of each flow of drain water in a range exceeding a predetermined water quality standard. In this manner, the drain water that exceeds the predetermined water quality standard can be tracked in real-time according to the analytical result, thereby quickly improving the process for discharging the drain water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: May 13, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chien Hung Chen, Ching Yi Hsu, Chen Hua Chu, Meng Shun Huang
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Publication number: 20100089829Abstract: A membrane cleaning apparatus comprising two electrode plates and a filtration unit is provided, wherein the filtration unit is disposed between the electrode plates. The filtration unit comprises a supporting plate and a membrane, and the membrane is disposed on the support plate. This invention can effectively clean the fouling on the membrane by applying an electric field in the membrane region and performing a back flushing process on the membrane. Moreover, a membrane cleaning method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Chen-Hua Chu, Wang-Kuan Chang, Shan-Shan Chou