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Method and apparatus to control the operating speed of a manufacturing facility

  • US 7,319,965 B1
  • Filed: 10/04/2000
  • Issued: 01/15/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/17/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of controlling the operating speed of a continuous process manufacturing facility consisting of paper, steel or other metals, comprising the steps of:

  • determining a current operating speed of said continuous process manufacturing facility;

    determining a desired operating speed, the desired operating speed dependent on at least one economic variable that varies depending on the operating speed;

    comparing said current operating speed to said desired operating speed;

    adjusting directly by control of the machine drive said current operating speed positive or negative, in response to said determination.

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