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Stall and surge detection system and method

  • US 7,650,777 B1
  • Filed: 07/18/2008
  • Issued: 01/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for monitoring a compressor comprising a rotor, the method comprising:

  • (a) obtaining a dynamic pressure signal of the rotor;

    (b) obtaining a blade passing frequency of the rotor;

    (c) using the blade passing frequency signal for filtering the dynamic pressure signal;

    (d) buffering the filtered dynamic pressure signal over a moving window time period; and

    (e) analyzing the buffered dynamic pressure signal to predict a stall condition of the compressor.

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