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Modular, rack-mounted electronic devices consisting of separate main processors and various combinations of input/output (i/o) cards mounted in simplex, duplex or triplex chassis for use as an industrial control system; computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems and user's manuals related thereto and sold therewith; programmable electronic controllers for industrial compressors and turbines.

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Controllers for turbines and compressors, namely, a rack or panel-mounted controller having a single, integrated, local input/output (i/o) system in a simplex configuration.

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Controllers for turbines and compressors, namely, a rack or panel-mounted controller having a single, integrated, local input/output (i/o) system in a simplex configuration.

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Electrical controls associated with turbo machinery, specifically equipment used to interrelate the operation of steam and gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans or generators. Consultation in the field of computerized controls for and operation of turbine machinery.

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Engineering consulting services in the field of turbomachinery control.

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Electronic overspeed prevention systems for use in steam and gas turbines, expanders, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans and generators, which monitor turbine speed and initiate a trip command if an overspeed condition occurs.

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Computer software, namely, user-configurable software for monitoring and operating turbomachinery control systems, and user's manuals related thereto, sold as a unit.

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Computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems and user's manuals related thereto and sold therewith.

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Modular, rack-mounted electronic controller consisting of separate main processors and various combinations of input/output (I/O) controller cards mounted in simplex or duplex chassis for use in the control of industrial turbomachinery.

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Programmable electronic controllers for industrial compressors and turbines.

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Computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems.

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(1) Controllers for steam turbines and centrifugal compressors, namely, a rack or panel-mounted controller having a single, integrated, local input/output (i/o) system in a simplex configuration for use in steam plants.

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(1) Controllers for steam turbines and axial flow compressors, namely, a rack or panel-mounted controller having a single, integrated, local input/output (i/o) system in a simplex configuration.

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(1) Modular, rack-mounted electronic devices consisting of separate main processors and various combinations of input/output (i/o) cards mounted in simplex, duplex or triplex chassis for use as an industrial control system; computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems and user's manuals related thereto and sold therewith; programmable electronic controllers for industrial compressors and turbines.

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(1) Computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems.

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(1) Computer software, namely, user-configurable software for monitoring and operating turbomachinery electronic control systems for steam turbines and downloadable digital user's manuals related thereto, sold as a unit.

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(1) Electronic overspeed prevention systems for use in steam and gas turbines, expanders, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans and generators, which monitor turbine speed and initiate a trip command if an overspeed condition occurs.

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(1) Electrical controls associated with turbo machinery, specifically equipment used to interrelate the operation of steam and gas turbines for steam plants, centrifugal compressors, centrifugal pumps, centrifugal fans and electric power generators. (1) Consultation in the field of computerized controls for and operation of steam turbine machinery.

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(1) Engineering consulting services in the field of turbomachinery control.

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Modular, rack-mounted electronic devices consisting of separate main computer processors and various combinations of input/output interface cards mounted in simplex, duplex and triplex computer chassis for use as an industrial control system; Downloadable computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems and user's manuals related thereto and sold therewith; Programmable electronic controllers for industrial compressors and turbines​​​​​​​

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Downloadable computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery control systems

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(1) Computer software for configuring, operating and maintaining turbomachinery electronic control systems for steam turbines and downloadable digital user's manuals related thereto and sold therewith.

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(1) Programmable electronic controllers for industrial compressors and turbines.

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(1) Modular, rack-mounted electronic controller consisting of separate main processors and various combinations of input/output (I/O) controller cards mounted in simplex or duplex chassis for use in the control of industrial turbomachinery.

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Electronic controllers for turbines and compressors, namely, a rack or panel-mounted controller having a single, integrated, local input/output​​​​​​​ system in a simplex configuration

Abstract

A control system is provided to optimize a compressor that has a variable guide vane position and a variable speed set point. One or more controllers receive a process set point for a main process variable for a first performance control application and a deviation set point for a surge deviation level for a second performance control application. The first performance control application operates a first independent primary control loop to control the main process variable at the process set point by manipulating the variable guide vane position. The second performance control application operates a second independent primary control loop to control a surge deviation level at the deviation set point by manipulating the variable speed set point. The second performance control application also executes a limit control loop to limit the main process variable at a limit set point by manipulating the variable speed set point.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 17/16 - Final actuators arranged in stator parts varying effective cross-sectional area of nozzles or guide conduits by means of nozzle vanes
• F02C 9/22 - Control of working fluid flow by throttlingControl of working fluid flow by adjusting vanes by adjusting turbine vanes
• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
• F04D 27/02 - Surge control
• F04D 29/46 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers adjustable
• G05B 11/42 - Automatic controllers electric with provision for obtaining particular characteristics, e.g. proportional, integral, differential for obtaining a characteristic which is both proportional and time-dependent, e.g. P. I., P. I. D.

Abstract

A control system is provided to optimize a compressor that has a variable guide vane position and a variable speed set point. One or more controllers receive a process set point for a main process variable for a first performance control application and a deviation set point for a surge deviation level for a second performance control application. The first performance control application operates a first independent primary control loop to control the main process variable at the process set point by manipulating the variable guide vane position. The second performance control application operates a second independent primary control loop to control a surge deviation level at the deviation set point by manipulating the variable speed set point. The second performance control application also executes a limit control loop to limit the main process variable at a limit set point by manipulating the variable speed set point.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/02 - Surge control
• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
• F04D 19/00 - Axial-flow pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids

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Engineering consulting services in the field of turbomachinery control.

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(1) Engineering consulting services in the field of turbomachinery control.

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Engineering consulting services in the field of turbomachinery control

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Engineering consulting and field services for turbomachinery monitoring and control solutions deployed in third party hardware control platforms and distributed control systems using control software and human machine interface software (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).

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Engineering consulting and field services for turbomachinery monitoring and control solutions deployed in purpose-built hardware control platforms using control hardware, control software and human machine interface software (term considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).

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(1) Engineering consulting services for turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed in company-proprietary hardware control platforms; engineering consulting services for turbomachinery company-proprietary control systems that use control software and human machine interface software; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed on company-proprietary hardware control platforms; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of control software for company-proprietary control systems for turbomachinery; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of human machine interface software for company-proprietary control systems for turbomachinery.

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(1) Engineering consulting services for turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed in third party hardware control platforms; engineering consulting services for turbomachinery distributed control systems that use control software and human machine interface software; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed on third party hardware control platforms; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of control software for distributed control systems for turbomachinery; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of human machine interface software for distributed control systems for turbomachinery.

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Engineering consulting services for turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed in company-proprietary hardware control platforms; engineering consulting services for turbomachinery company-proprietary control systems that use control software and human machine interface software; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed on company-proprietary hardware control platforms; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of control software for company-proprietary control systems for turbomachinery; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of human machine interface software for company-proprietary control systems for turbomachinery

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Engineering consulting services for turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed in third party hardware control platforms; engineering consulting services for turbomachinery distributed control systems that use control software and human machine interface software; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of turbomachinery monitoring and control software deployed on third party hardware control platforms; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of control software for distributed control systems for turbomachinery; field services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of human machine interface software for distributed control systems for turbomachinery

Abstract

An antisurge controller for a turbocompressor system stores multiple control algorithms in a memory for the antisurge controller. The antisurge controller identifies capabilities of field devices in the turbocompressor system. The field devices include an antisurge valve and multiple sensors. The antisurge controller selects one of the multiple control algorithms based on the identified capabilities and applies the selected control algorithm to the turbocompressor system. The selected control algorithm provides the smallest surge control margin, of the surge control margins in the multiple control algorithms, that are supported by the identified capabilities.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/02 - Surge control

Abstract

Automatic testing for control valves is provided for diagnosing of actuators, including actuators not equipped with analog or discrete position transmitters. A valve controller confirms steady-state conditions for a turbo-compressor system that includes a control valve in a first position and sends, to an actuator for the control valve, a signal to initiate a partial valve stroke to move the control valve away from the first position. The valve controller receives feedback signals from sensors in the turbo-compressor system and monitors the feedback signals for a change from the steady-state conditions. When the monitoring detects a change from the steady-state conditions within a defined time period, the valve controller sends, to the actuator, a signal to return the control valve to the first position. When the monitoring does not detect a change from the steady-state conditions within the defined time period, the valve controller generates an alarm signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 13/003 - Machine valves
• F01D 21/14 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for responsive to other specific conditions
• F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids

Abstract

A control method and apparatus for startup of turbocompressors to avoid overpowering a driver of the turbocompressor. In a first embodiment, the control system monitors input signals from transmitters of various control inputs. When the input signals exceed threshold values, the control system begins to close the antisurge valve. In a second embodiment, the antisurge valve begins to close after a predetermined time measured from the time startup is initiated. In both embodiments, the antisurge valve continues to ramp closed until the compressor has reached its operating zone, or until the compressor's operating point reaches a surge control line, at which point the antisurge valve is manipulated to keep the compressor from surging.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/02 - Surge control

Abstract

The proposed mechanical method of turbocompressor surge detection uses vibration signals from vibration monitoring equipment mounted on the compressor components to detect a surge event and provide antisurge control thereby. This method utilizes only mechanical information to identify surge, as compared to present day antisurge controllers that use compressor thermodynamic information such as flow, pressure, and temperature to locate a compressor's operating point on a compressor map compared to a surge region.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/02 - Surge control
• G01H 1/00 - Measuring vibrations in solids by using direct conduction to the detector
• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids
• F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents

Abstract

A control method and apparatus for startup of turbocompressors to avoid overpowering a driver of the turbocompressor. In a first embodiment, the control system monitors input signals from transmitters of various control inputs. When the input signals exceed threshold values, the control system begins to close the antisurge valve. In a second embodiment, the antisurge valve begins to close after a predetermined time measured from the time startup is initiated. In both embodiments, the antisurge valve continues to ramp closed until the compressor has reached its operating zone, or until the compressor's operating point reaches a surge control line, at which point the antisurge valve is manipulated to keep the compressor from surging.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/02 - Surge control

Abstract

The proposed mechanical method of turbocompressor surge detection uses vibration signals from vibration monitoring equipment mounted on the compressor components to detect a surge event and provide antisurge control thereby. This method utilizes only mechanical information to identify surge, as compared to present day antisurge controllers that use compressor thermodynamic information such as flow, pressure, and temperature to locate a compressor's operating point on a compressor map compared to a surge region.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 27/02 - Surge control
• F04D 29/66 - Combating cavitation, whirls, noise, vibration, or the likeBalancing
• F04D 27/00 - Control, e.g. regulation, of pumps, pumping installations or pumping systems specially adapted for elastic fluids

Abstract

A control method and apparatus for critical rotational speed avoidance in a compressor-expander set in a gas refrigeration system. By varying an opening of an antisurge or recycle valve, a shaft power used by the compressor in the compressor-expander set may be varied, thereby varying the rotational speed of the compressor-expander set to move it away from its critical speed zone. Additionally, a feedforward signal may be provided by a compressor-expander set control system to cause an antisurge valve for a recycle compressor to open upon a trip or shutdown of one compressor-expander set.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 49/03 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control by means of valves
• F04D 27/02 - Surge control
• F03B 15/22 - Controlling by varying liquid flow specially adapted for turbines with jets of high-velocity liquid impinging on bladed or like rotors for safety purposes
• F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems

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Programmable Electronic Controllers for Industrial Compressors and Turbines

Abstract

A control method and apparatus for simultaneously protecting a compression system from driver overpowering and turbocompressor surge. When overpowering is detected, flow rate through the each compressor in the turbocompressor train is reduced by closing an inlet throttling valve at the inlet of each respective compressor stage unless a compressor operating point is sufficiently near surge. In this latter case, the inlet throttling valve is not closed. In this way, overall flow rate through the compressor train is reduced while maintaining adequate flow through compromised stages to avoid surge.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04B 49/03 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control by means of valves

Abstract

A control method and apparatus for critical rotational speed avoidance in a compressor-expander set in a gas refrigeration system. By varying an opening of an antisurge or recycle valve, a shaft power used by the compressor in the compressor-expander set may be varied, thereby varying the rotational speed of the compressor-expander set to move it away from its critical speed zone. Additionally, a feedforward signal may be provided by a compressor-expander set control system to cause an antisurge valve for a recycle compressor to open upon a trip or shutdown of one compressor-expander set.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01D 17/06 - Arrangement of sensing elements responsive to speed
• F03B 15/08 - Regulating, i.e. acting automatically by speed, e.g. by measuring electric frequency or liquid flow

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Engineering consulting services in the field of turbomachinery control

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Rack or panel-mounted vibration monitoring and protection system for use with industrial equipment and consisting primarily of an electronic hardware assembly consisting primarily of computer hardware, associated software which performs monitoring and protection functions and instructional manuals sold as a unit therewith

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Modular, Rack-Mounted Electronic Device Consisting of Separate Main Processors and Various Combinations of Input/Output (I/O) Cards Mounted in Simplex, Duplex or Triplex Chassis for Use as an Industrial Control System

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Electrical controls associated with turbo machinery, specifically equipment used to interrelate the operation of steam and gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans or generators Consultation in the field of maintenance and repair of turbine machinery Consultation in the field of computerized controls for and operation of turbine machinery

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Suite of software control applications that combine compressor and turbine control-algorithms with programmable sequencing and with hardware adaptive-features relevant to both standard and customized control techniques

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CONTROLLERS FOR TURBINES AND COMPRESSORS, NAMELY, A RACK OR PANEL-MOUNTED CONTROLLER HAVING A SINGLE, INTEGRATED, LOCAL INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) SYSTEM IN A SIMPLEX CONFIGURATION

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MODULAR, RACK-MOUNTED ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER CONSISTING OF SEPARATE MAIN PROCESSORS AND VARIOUS COMBINATIONS OF INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) CONTROLLER CARDS MOUNTED IN SIMPLEX OR DUPLEX CHASSIS FOR USE IN THE CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL TURBOMACHINERY

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR CONFIGURING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING TURBOMACHINERY CONTROL SYSTEMS AND USER'S MANUALS RELATED THERETO AND SOLD THEREWITH

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ELECTRONIC OVERSPEED PREVENTION SYSTEMS FOR USE IN STEAM AND GAS TURBINES, EXPANDERS, CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS, PUMPS, FANS AND GENERATORS, WHICH MONITOR TURBINE SPEED AND INITIATE A TRIP COMMAND IF AN OVERSPEED CONDITION OCCURS

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE, NAMELY, USER-CONFIGURABLE SOFTWARE FOR MONITORING AND OPERATING TURBOMACHINERY CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND USER'S MANUALS RELATED THERETO, SOLD AS A UNIT

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electrical controls associated with turbo machinery, specifically equipment used to interrelate the operation of steam and gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans or generators [ consulting services in the turbo machinery field ]

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industrial process and machine control units, namely compressor antisurge controllers

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electrical controls associated with turbo machinery, specifically equipment used to interrelate the operation of steam and gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans or generators consulting services in the turbo machinery field

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electrical controls associated with turbo machinery, specifically equipment used to interrelate the operation of steam and gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, fans or generators [ consulting services in the turbo machinery field ]

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INDUSTRIAL PROCESS AND MACHINE CONTROL UNITS FOR USE IN ANTISURGE APPLICATIONS

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INDUSTRIAL PROCESS AND MACHINE CONTROL UNITS FOR USE IN ANTISURGE APPLICATIONS

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CONTROL UNITS FOR AIR COMPRESSORS

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Engineering Consulting Services in the Field of Compressor Technology