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MOTOR CURRENT BASED AIR CIRCUIT OBSTRUCTION DETECTION

  • US 20100148748A1
  • Filed: 12/17/2008
  • Published: 06/17/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining an obstruction in an air circuit, the air circuit comprising a fan and a motor that drives the fan, for an environmental control unit, the method comprising the steps of:

  • obtaining a load current of the motor;

    comparing the load current to a predetermined value; and

    determining the obstruction using the load current and the predetermined value.

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