Method and system for compressor operating range extension via active valve control

An exemplary compressor system includes a compressor having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. An isolation valve connects the fluid outlet of the compressor to a condenser. A controller is communicatively coupled to the isolation valve and the compressor. The controller includes a memory storing ins...

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Main Authors Sishtla, Vishnu M, Cousins, William T
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.06.2024
Subjects
BLASTING
COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
HEATING
LIGHTING
LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NON-POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS
PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
REFRIGERATION MACHINES, PLANTS OR SYSTEMS
REFRIGERATION OR COOLING
WEAPONS
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Summary:An exemplary compressor system includes a compressor having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. An isolation valve connects the fluid outlet of the compressor to a condenser. A controller is communicatively coupled to the isolation valve and the compressor. The controller includes a memory storing instructions configured to cause the controller to detect one of a surge event and a surge event precursor and restrict an opening in the isolation valve in response.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202017254500