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Apparatus for controlling operation of reciprocating compressor, and method therefor

US7271563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2004
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B2203/0402
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention discloses an apparatus for controlling an operation of a reciprocating compressor and a method therefor which can reduce errors in an operation of a stroke estimated value of the reciprocating compressor, by previously preventing over-saturation of a magnetic flux density generated in a coil of a motor. The apparatus for controlling the operation of the reciprocating compressor includes a magnetic flux saturation constant operation unit for operating a magnetic flux saturation constant of a motor of the reciprocating compressor on the basis of a stroke estimated value of the reciprocating compressor, a stroke reference value generation unit for generating an increased or decreased stroke reference value by increasing or decreasing a predetermined stroke reference value on the basis of the magnetic flux saturation constant, and a control unit for controlling a voltage applied to the motor of the reciprocating compressor on the basis of the generated stroke reference value.

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