METHOD FOR AVOIDING PUMP SURGES IN A COMPRESSOR
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Abstract
A method for avoiding pump surges in a compressor is provided, wherein a plurality of parameters of the compressor are monitored during operation and a desired value range for the plurality of parameters is predetermined, wherein a reaction that counteracts the pump surge is triggered if a number of parameters from the desired value range are exceeded or fallen below. The method also reliably prevents pumping of the compressor during a comparatively high running performance. For this purpose, the plurality of parameters has a parameter assigned to the rotational noise of the compressor.
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22 Claims
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14. A method for avoiding pump surges in a compressor, comprising:
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monitoring a plurality of parameters of the compressor during the operation and predetermining a desired value range for the plurality of parameters, triggering a reaction that counteracts an imminent pump surge if a number of parameters from the desired value range are exceeded or fallen below, wherein the plurality of parameters comprises a parameter assigned to rotational noise of the compressor, and the parameter assigned to the rotational noise of the compressor is a vibration amplitude and/or frequency of a component of a fluid-flow machine, and the component is a shaft and/or a housing of the compressor, and detecting mechanical vibrations with sensors fitted at multiple points on the circumference of the compressor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A compressor, comprising:
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a control device, which, on the data input side, is connected to a plurality of sensors which are designed to detect parameters during the operation, wherein the plurality of sensors are designed to detect a parameter assigned to the rotational noise of the compressor, wherein the plurality of sensors are vibration sensors which are arranged on the compressor of the gas turbine and determine mechanical vibrations of the components, and wherein the sensors are arranged at multiple points on the circumference of the compressor. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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