Controlling pumps for improved energy efficiency
US9181953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D15/0066
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for improving the energy efficiency of a pump system. The method includes measuring an instantaneous power consumption of the pump system, measuring an instantaneous fluid flow rate of the pump system, and determining an instantaneous specific energy consumption (SEC) of the pump system based on the instantaneous power consumption and the instantaneous fluid flow rate. The method then adjusts the speed of a pump in response to the determined SEC. The above steps may be performed a number of times to seek a reduced value of the instantaneous SEC of the pump system.
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