System and method of preventing a surge condition in a vane-type compressor

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PATENT NO 5873257
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08927174

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A method of preventing compressor surge in an air conditioning system comprises: 1) determining the refrigerant flow rate at the compressor; 2) determining the input pressure and output pressure at the compressor; 3) determining the pressure ratio (output pressure/input pressure) at the compressor; 4) defining a surge limit based upon the pressure ratio and the refrigerant flow rate; 5) processing system operational inputs including motor speeds and air conditioning pressures; and 6) sending control signals to the air conditioning system to control the refrigerant flow rate and the pressure ratio in a manner to prevent compressor operation at the defined surge limit and to maximize compressor efficiency during transitional periods. An air conditioning system is also provided, as well as an article of manufacture for use with the system for preventing compressor surge.

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  • SMART POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

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Peterson, Gregory E Sylvan Lake, MI 18 329

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