CONTROL SYSTEM

A control system is provided that can identify the occurrence of a single surge cycle in centrifugal compressor using various methods and devices. Once the occurrence of a single surge cycle is identified, the control system can take remedial action to respond to the surge cycle, such as by adjustin...

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Main Authors SOMMER, STEVEN T, SMYDER, ERIC J, TREVINO, JR., JOHN, CRANE, CURTIS CHRISTIAN, STABLEY, ROBERT E, BEAVERSON, GREGORY K, IANCU, FLORIN, CHERVIL, RUDY, MARKS, PATRICK C
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LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 11.04.2012
Subjects
BLASTING
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS
PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
WEAPONS
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Summary:A control system is provided that can identify the occurrence of a single surge cycle in centrifugal compressor using various methods and devices. Once the occurrence of a single surge cycle is identified, the control system can take remedial action to respond to the surge cycle, such as by adjusting the position of a variable geometry diffuser, and restore the centrifugal compressor to stable operation.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20100722275