Fan array control system
US8849463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan array fan section in an air-handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air-handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller programmed to operate the plurality of fan units at peak efficiency by computing the power consumed in various configurations and selecting the configuration requiring minimum power to operate.
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