Compressor operating envelope management
US6301911A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D29/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An process and method for monitoring and selectively controlling the discharge and suction pressures of a compressor within a transport unit is disclosed. Specifically, the present invention teaches the adjustment of the suction modulation valve, the compressor cylinder banks, and the engine speed solenoid in order to bring the operating compressor discharge and suction pressures within the design operating envelope.
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