Method for controlling a multicompressor station
US4640665A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of control for load sharing between multiple compressors working in parallel and/or in series which enables all of the load-sharing compressors to carry their optimum share of the load. This load-sharing scheme follows the safest load-sharing formula and also provides for substantial energy savings. It automatically divides the load whenever a strong decoupling between process control and compressors after the compressors' operating points cross their Surge Control lines.
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