Abstract:
A compressor system (200) comprising: an oil flooded fluid compressor (260) operable to compress a compressible working fluid; a dehumidifier (220) operable for removing moisture from the compressible working fluid upstream of the fluid compressor, the dehumidifier (200) including a conditioner (214) and a regenerator (218); a lubrication supply system operable for supplying oil to the compressor; an oil cooler (290) configured to cool oil downstream of the fluid compressor; an aftercooler (274) configured to cool compressed air downstream of the fluid compressor; a controller operable for determining a target temperature of a compressed working fluid discharged from the compressor; a control valve (281) operably coupled to the controller and in fluid communication with the oil cooler; and wherein the control valve controls an oil flow rate through the oil cooler such that oil is supplied to the compressor at a predetermined temperature effective to produce compressed working fluid at the target temperature. The corresponding method of controlling the temperature of the working fluid discharged by the fluid compressor is also disclosed.
Abstract:
An environmental control system 10, having parallel compressors includes a first compressor 12, driven by a first motor, the first compressor being operable for fluidly directing a first flow 18, at a first flow rate through the first compressor. Also included is a second compressor 14, driven by a second motor, the second compressor being operable for fluidly directing a second flow 20, at a second flow rate through the second compressor. Further included is a monitoring component configured to compare the first flow rate to the second flow rate.
Abstract:
A control system for a variable displacement pump driven by a drive source for driving a vehicle is provided. The variable displacement pump pressurizes hydraulic oil, and is switchable between a full capacity operation in which a discharge flow rate is maximized and a partial capacity operation in which the discharge flow rate is lower than that in the full capacity operation. It is determined whether an operation for starting the drive source has been performed. A rotational speed of the drive source and a temperature of the hydraulic oil are detected. When the rotational speed of the drive source is equal to or higher than a predetermined rotational speed and the hydraulic oil temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature, immediately after the operation for starting the drive source is performed, the partial capacity operation of the variable displacement pump is performed. This control suppresses generation of untoward noises caused by the operation of the variable displacement pump when starting to drive the vehicle.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for controlling operation of a compressor, according to which the compressor is shut off by a control device in order to prevent thermal damages when an estimated temperature value Ts calculated by said control device exceeds an upper threshold value Tmax while the compressor remains on or is allowed to be turned on when there is a need for compression and a lower threshold value Tmin is not reached. In order to be able to more accurately estimate the estimated temperature and increase the thermal availability of the compressor, the estimated temperature value Ts is indirectly and cyclically determined by means of a mathematical-physical model that characterizes the cooling and heating properties of the compressor.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a loader/excavator-type heavy-construction machine comprising a hydraulic system (1) which powers one or more hydraulic actuators. The aforementioned hydraulic system is equipped with a variable-delivery pump (4) which can operate in two different modes, namely full power mode for use as an excavator and reduced power mode for use as a loader. The invention is characterised in that it also comprises a temperature sensor (20) which is used to determine the temperature of the oil in the hydraulic system (1) and means of automatically switching the operation of the pump (4) from full power mode to reduced power mode when the oil temperature exceeds a pre-determined threshold.
Abstract:
A tightly closed casing (1) has an inside space (1a) for storing coolant gas. A block (6) is accommodated in this casing. A motor (3) includes a stator (3a) and a mover (3b). A piston (5) is connected to the mover (3b) of the motor. A movable element (12) includes the mover (3b) of the motor and the piston (5). A stationary element (13) includes the stator (3a) of the motor and the block (6). An elastic element (8) has a portion (8b) fixed to the movable element (12) and another portion (8c) fixed to the stationary element (13). A position changing mechanism (416) associated with the movable element (12) for changing an axial position of said movable element (12).
Abstract:
An electronic control system (52) and method for controlling and preventing damage to a stand alone or network of oil free, two stage compressor packages (50). To prevent the occurrence of a high temperature condition and subsequent seizure of the compressor, pressure (76, 72) and temperature (60, 62, 58) sensors are disposed at strategic locations in the compressor package. The electronic control system (52) detects and predicts failure based on pressure and temperature differentials and shuts the compressors (54, 56) down before actual failure. The electronic control system (52) records the shutdown parameters in non volatile memory and displays a reason for shutdown. A plurality of electronic control systems (52) can be connected in a peer-to-peer network to coordinate control of a plurality of compressors connected to the same air distribution system.