Method and apparatus for regulating power consumption while controlling surge in a centrifugal compressor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4586870
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06609901

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A method and apparatus for regulating power consumption while controlling surge in a centrifugal compressor are disclosed. Various operating parameters of a centrifugal compressor are measured and based upon these parameters control of the power consumption of the compressor motor via inlet guide vanes and/or diffuser vanes is achieved. Additionally, the control senses and regulates power consumption and vane positioning to control operation under surge conditions and will, if necessary, energize a blow-off valve to prevent operation under surge conditions. The control is designed to integrate compressor and motive source operation to effectively minimize power consumption while avoiding operation in the surge range.

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ELLIOTT TURBOMACHINERY CO INC901 NORTH FOURTH STREET JEANNETTE PA 15644

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Condrac, Edward North Huntingdon, PA 1 30
Hohlweg, William C Pittsburgh, PA 1 30

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