Automatic system profiling for a well system
US11536262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A20/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A controller for a well system automatically profiles the system, detects a pre-charge of an associated pressurized storage tank, and automatically configures pressure-based control of a pump based on the detected pre-charge. The controller determines the pre-charge of the pressurized storage tank while the tank is connected to the system. While monitoring a system pressure, the controller activates the pump to initiate a filling operation of the pressurized storage tank. The controller analyzes a change in system pressure during the filling operation to determine the pre-charge of the pressurized storage tank. With the pre-charge determined, the controller automatically configures pressure settings for pressure-based control of the pump.
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