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System and method for a compressor

a compressor and system technology, applied in the field of compressor diagnostics, can solve problems such as increasing difficulties in maintaining a healthy compressor

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-11-07
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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This approach allows for timely identification of compressor issues, reducing the risk of failure, minimizing costs, and avoiding damage to other components by enabling proactive maintenance.

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Compressor and compressor components are subject to various failure modes, which increase difficulties in maintaining a healthy compressor.

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[0019]Embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein relate to systems and methods that facilitate identifying a leak condition or other condition within a compressor and, in particular, identifying a leak condition by monitoring a crankcase pressure. A controller can be configured to identify a compressor condition based upon the monitored crankcase pressure. Moreover, a crankcase pressure sensor (e.g., also referred to more generally as a detection component) can be configured to monitor crankcase pressure for the compressor, for purposes of detecting a change (e.g., a fluctuation, increase, decrease, among others) in the pressure. Based upon a detected change in the monitored crankcase pressure, the controller can be configured to determine a condition of the compressor. In an embodiment, the controller can be further configured to communicate an alert related to the detected change in the crankcase pressure. The alert can be a signal (e.g., diagnostic code, audio, text, visu...

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Abstract

Systems and methods of the invention relate to diagnosing a compressor. A method may include monitoring a crankcase pressure of a compressor, analyzing the monitored crankcase pressure, and identifying a condition of the compressor based on the analysis of the monitored crankcase pressure. A system is also disclosed including an engine, a compressor operatively connected to the engine, and a controller that is operable to identify a condition of the compressor.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 636,192, filed Apr. 20, 2012, and entitled “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR.” The entirety of the aforementioned application is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]Embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein relate to compressor diagnostics.[0004]2. Discussion Of Art[0005]Compressors compress gas, such as air. Compressors may be driven by electric motors, and may be air cooled. Some compressors include three cylinders with two stages. For example, a compressor can have two low pressure cylinders which deliver an intermediate pressure air supply to a single high pressure cylinder for further compression for final delivery to an air reservoir. Compressor and compressor components are subject to various failure modes, which increase difficulties in maintaining a healthy compressor.[0006]It may be desirable to have a ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F04B49/00
CPCF04B49/00F04B49/065F04B23/02F04B25/00F04B41/02F04B49/02F04B49/022F04B49/10F04B51/00F04B2201/0605F04B2205/063F15B19/005F16K37/0091G01M3/2876
Inventor WORDEN, BRET DWAYNEPEOPLES, RICHARD C.PETERSON, DAVID E.STRODE, JASON M.BURKELL, NEIL W.KARUNARATNE, MILAN
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO