Systems and methods for adapting compressor controller based on field conditions
US11486408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D27/0284
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An antisurge controller for a turbocompressor system stores multiple control algorithms in a memory for the antisurge controller. The antisurge controller identifies capabilities of field devices in the turbocompressor system. The field devices include an antisurge valve and multiple sensors. The antisurge controller selects one of the multiple control algorithms based on the identified capabilities and applies the selected control algorithm to the turbocompressor system. The selected control algorithm provides the smallest surge control margin, of the surge control margins in the multiple control algorithms, that are supported by the identified capabilities.
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