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Fan array vibration control system and method

US8963466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2012
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P23/08
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A fan array vibration control system may include a fan array having a plurality of fans, and a control unit operatively connected to the fans. The control unit is configured to operate the plurality of fans and detect a phase relationship among the plurality of fans. The control unit is configured to reduce the phase relationship among the plurality of fans in order to reduce vibrations within the fan array.

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