EP1427941B1 - Motocompresseur - Google Patents

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EP1427941B1
EP1427941B1 EP02757470A EP02757470A EP1427941B1 EP 1427941 B1 EP1427941 B1 EP 1427941B1 EP 02757470 A EP02757470 A EP 02757470A EP 02757470 A EP02757470 A EP 02757470A EP 1427941 B1 EP1427941 B1 EP 1427941B1
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Devin D. Biehler
John T. Gunn
William H. Harden
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B35/00—Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for
    • F04B35/002—Piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by the driving means to their working members, or by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors, not otherwise provided for driven by internal combustion engines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B49/00—Control, e.g. of pump delivery, or pump pressure of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for, or of interest apart from, groups F04B1/00 - F04B47/00
    • F04B49/22—Control, e.g. of pump delivery, or pump pressure of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for, or of interest apart from, groups F04B1/00 - F04B47/00 by means of valves
    • F04B49/225—Control, e.g. of pump delivery, or pump pressure of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for, or of interest apart from, groups F04B1/00 - F04B47/00 by means of valves with throttling valves or valves varying the pump inlet opening or the outlet opening
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B2203/00—Motor parameters
    • F04B2203/06—Motor parameters of internal combustion engines
    • F04B2203/0605—Rotational speed
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04B—POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS
    • F04B2205/00—Fluid parameters
    • F04B2205/05—Pressure after the pump outlet

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  • the present invention relates to a compressor assembly, and more particularly to a compressor assembly including an engine driven compressor, an electronic controller that controls the engine speed and a pneumatic controller that controls an inlet valve of the compressor.
  • control of the discharge air pressure from the compressor is achieved by control of the engine speed and the compressor inlet opening.
  • increasing the engine speed or opening the inlet valve increases the discharge pressure.
  • Reducing the engine speed or closing the inlet valve decreases the discharge pressure.
  • a compressor assembly commonly includes a separator tank, an air end for compressing the air and driven by an engine, and a control system.
  • air enters the air end through an inlet valve, the air end compresses the air to pressures above normal atmospheric pressures, and delivers the air to a separator tank.
  • the air is discharged through an outlet valve.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a prior art compressor assembly 10 including a mechanically controlled engine 14 having a pneumatic control system 18.
  • the engine 14 drives an air end 22 that compresses the air.
  • a mixture of compressed air and oil flows from the air end 22 to a separator tank 26, where the oil is separated from the air.
  • the tank 26 discharges compressed air through an outlet valve 30 to a customer.
  • the customer determines compressor demand for compressed air from the tank 26.
  • the pneumatic control system 18 includes a cylinder assembly 42, an inlet valve 46, and an engine throttle lever 50, all of which are connected to a pivot lever 54.
  • the cylinder assembly 42 retracts and pivots the pivot lever 54 to close the inlet valve 46 and move the engine throttle lever 50 to decrease the engine speed.
  • the cylinder assembly 42 extends. Extension of the cylinder assembly 42 pivots the pivot lever 54 to open the inlet valve 46 and actuates the engine throttle 50 to increase the engine speed.
  • the pneumatic control system 18 adjusts the inlet valve 46 and actuates the engine throttle 50 simultaneously.
  • the engine speed is at a point somewhere between low idle and full speed, and the compressor inlet valve 46 is partly closed. Since the compressor inlet flow is partially closed, the inlet losses are high and the compressor efficiency drops.
  • US5,967,757 describes a compressor including a control system that continuously monitors several operating parameters of the compressor. Sensed values of the parameters arc fed as electronic signals to an electronic control module (ECM) programmed to follow a logic routine that compares the sensed values to predetermined setpoints stored in memory.
  • ECM electronice control module
  • a compressor inlet valve is precisely positioned by a linear actuator driven by a motor that is controlled by pulses sent by the ECM.
  • the compressor outlet pressure is sensed and the ECM compares this value to a desired value in memory and generates the motor control signals accordingly.
  • the ECM also executes a separate prime mover (engine) speed control routine that ensures the speed is maintained when it would otherwise be increased or decreased as a result of fluctuation in the compressor load.
  • EP-A-0758055 describes an apparatus and method for controlling the flow of gas to a compressor.
  • An inlet valve electronically controls inlet gas flow and prevents back flow.
  • the valve has a valve member that is operated by a linear actuator which includes a DC motor. The valve member is moveable away from the inlet when the actuator is retracted by the flow of low pressure gas through the inlet.
  • a compressor assembly comprising: a compressor including a fluid inlet having an inlet valve; an engine that drives the compressor; a tank that receives pressurized fluid from the compressor, and the tank having an outlet for discharging pressurized fluid; a control system in fluid communication with the tank, the control system including a regulator providing for fluid flow from the tank when the pressure within the tank exceeds a setpoint pressure; an electronic controller that controls the speed of the engine in response to fluid pressure within the control system; and characterised in that there is provided a pneumatic controller that controls the inlet valve in response to fluid pressure within the control system, and in that the electronic controller is separate from the pneumatic controller.
  • a method of controlling a compressor assembly comprising: a compressor having an inlet valve, an engine that drives the compressor, a tank that receives pressurized fluid from the compressor and includes an outlet for discharging pressurized fluid, a control system in fluid communication with the tank, a regulator that permits fluid flow from the tank to the control system when the pressure within the tank exceeds a setpoint pressure, an electronic controller that controls the engine speed, a pneumatic controller that controls the inlet valve, and a control pressure sensor, the method comprising the steps of: sensing the fluid pressure within the control system with the control pressure sensor and generating a control pressure signal; providing the control pressure signal from the control pressure sensor to the electronic controller; adjusting the engine speed with the electronic controller in response to the control pressure signal received from the control pressure sensor; and characterised by adjusting the inlet valve with the pneumatic controller in response to the fluid pressure within the control system, wherein the electronic controller is separate from the pneumatic controller.
  • the invention relates to a compressor assembly comprising a compressor including a fluid inlet having an inlet valve, an engine that drives the compressor, a tank that receives pressurized fluid from the compressor.
  • a control system is in fluid communication with the tank, and a pressure regulator permits fluid flow from the tank to the control system when the pressure within the tank exceeds a setpoint pressure.
  • An electronic controller controls the speed of the engine in response to fluid pressure within the control system.
  • a pneumatic controller controls the inlet valve in response to fluid pressure within the control system. The electronic controller is separate from the pneumatic controller.
  • a control pressure sensor senses fluid pressure within the control system and provides a control pressure signal to the electronic controller.
  • the electronic controller may include software control logic that receives the control pressure signal and determines the new desired speed of the engine.
  • the electronic controller may provide an output signal to the engine that adjusts the speed of the engine to the new desired speed in response to the control pressure signal.
  • a tank pressure sensor senses fluid pressure within the tank and provides a tank pressure signal to the electronic controller. The electronic controller may determine the setpoint pressure in response to the control pressure signal and the tank pressure signal.
  • the engine speed and the inlet valve may be separately controlled to increase efficiency of the compressor assembly.
  • the inlet valve remains substantially open, while the electronic controller adjusts engine speed between the maximum and minimum speed for the engine. Once the engine reaches the minimum speed, the pneumatic controller may adjust the inlet valve between an open condition and a closed condition. For maximum part-load efficiency, the inlet valve should remain fully open during part-load operation while engine speed is modulated to match flow demand.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates a compressor assembly 110 that electronically controls engine speed, and pneumatically controls an inlet opening.
  • the compressor assembly 110 compresses fluids, such as air or other similar fluids, to pressures above normal atmospheric pressure.
  • the compressor may be a screw compressor, a piston compressor, a scroll compressor or a centrifugal compressor, and may be an oil flooded compressor or an oil free compressor.
  • the engine may be any conventional internal combustion engine, such as a diesel engine.
  • the compressor assembly 110 includes an air end 114, or compressor, that compresses the air, and an engine 118 that drives the air end 114. Air enters the air end 114 through an inlet opening 122.
  • the compressor includes a capacity control device that controls air flow into the inlet opening 122.
  • the capacity control device includes an inlet valve 126, such as a butterfly valve.
  • the capacity control device may also include an unloader valve.
  • the air end 114 compresses the air and delivers the air to a separator tank 130. If the compressor assembly 110 includes an oil-filled compressor, the oil is separated from the compressed air in the separator tank 130. If the compressor assembly 110 includes an oil-free compressor, the air may collect in the tank 130, or the air end 114 may discharge compressed air directly to a discharge air pipe.
  • the tank 130 includes an outlet valve 134 that controls discharge air flow from the tank 130 to a user.
  • the user may include air powered machinery, or other similar devices connected to an air system.
  • the customer generally determines compressor demand based on the need for compressed air within the air system. As demand increases, more compressed air is discharged from the tank 130, and the tank pressure generally decreases. As demand decreases, less air is discharged from the tank 130, and tank pressure generally increases.
  • a pressure regulator 138 When the pressure within the tank 130 exceeds a setpoint pressure, a pressure regulator 138 permits air to flow from the tank 130 into a control system 142.
  • the control system 142 is a closed pneumatic system, such as a conduit, piping or tubing, and helps relieve pressure above the setpoint within the tank 130. As pressure within the tank 130 increases above the setpoint, pressure within the control system 142 also increases proportionately.
  • the compressor assembly 110 includes a pneumatic controller 146 that controls the inlet valve 126.
  • the inlet valve 126 influences compressor capacity, the compressor discharge pressure, and the pressure within the tank 130.
  • the pneumatic controller 146 includes a cylinder assembly 150 having a cylinder 154 in fluid communication with the control system 142, and a piston rod 158 at least partially disposed within the cylinder 154 and movable with respect to the cylinder 154 between an extended condition and a retracted condition.
  • a pivot lever 162 is coupled to the piston rod 158 and the inlet valve 126, and the inlet valve 126 is pivotally coupled adjacent the inlet opening 122.
  • the piston rod 158 retracts and moves the inlet valve 126 toward the closed condition, or unloaded position.
  • a biasing member 164 such as a spring, may bias the inlet valve 126 toward the open condition, or loaded position.
  • the piston rod 158 extends and the inlet valve 125 moves toward the open condition. Opening the inlet valve 126 generally increases the tank pressure or discharge pressure, and closing the inlet valve 126 generally decreases the tank pressure or discharge pressure.
  • the compressor assembly 110 may include a partial-load compressor, and the inlet valve 126 may be positionable between the open condition and the closed condition.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the inlet valve 126 in a partially loaded position.
  • the compressor assembly 110 includes an electronic controller 166 that controls the speed of the engine 118.
  • the electronic controller 166 may include an electronic control module (ECM), a computer, or other similar electronic processors.
  • the engine 118 is an electronically controlled engine. Engine speed influences the compressor discharge pressure, and the pressure within the tank 130. Increasing engine speed generally increases the tank pressure or discharge pressure, and decreasing engine speed generally decreases the tank pressure or discharge pressure.
  • a control pressure sensor 170 senses fluid pressure within the control system 142 and provides a control pressure signal 174 to the electronic controller 166 identifying the pressure within the control system 142. In Fig. 2 , the control pressure signal 174 is represented by line 174.
  • the compressor assembly 110 may also include a tank pressure sensor 178 that senses fluid pressure within the tank 130 and provides a tank pressure signal 182 to the electronic controller 166. In Fig. 2 , the tank pressure signal 182 is represented by line 182.
  • the electronic controller 166 controls engine speed in response to the pressure within the control system 142.
  • the electronic controller 166 receives the control pressure signal 174 from the control pressure sensor 170, determines the appropriate engine speed, and provides an output signal 186 to the engine 118 to control the engine speed. In Fig. 2 , the output signal 186 is represented by line 186. If the control system pressure is above a desired level, the electronic controller 166 decreases engine speed. If the control system pressure is below a desired level, the electronic controller 166 increases engine speed.
  • the engine 118 is generally adjustable between a maximum speed and a minimum speed, or idle speed. Increasing engine speed generally increases the tank pressure and control system pressure, and the decreasing engine speed generally decreases the tank pressure and control system pressure.
  • Fig. 3 represents a control strategy for the compressor assembly 110.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a graph including control system pressure, tank pressure, and engine speed in relation to time as compressor demand changes over a period of time.
  • Figs. 2 and 3 illustrate how the compressor assembly 110 responds to changes in compressor discharge pressure or customer demand.
  • Points (A)-(H) represent various changes in demand for the compressor assembly 110.
  • the engine 118 has a minimum or idle speed of 1200 RPM and a maximum or full speed of 1800 RPM.
  • the setpoint pressure for the pressure regulator 138 and pressure within the tank 130 is approximately 150 psig, and the desired level for pressure within the control system 142 is approximately 4 psig.
  • the electronic controller 166 begins lowering engine speed in order to match the decreasing demand.
  • the desired level is approximately 4 psig.
  • Software logic in the electronic controller 166 generally controls engine speed such that the control system pressure is near the desired level. Maintaining a small pressure within the control system 142 may help the compressor assembly 110 respond more quickly to changes in compressor demand and separator tank pressure.
  • other digital logic e.g., an ASIC, discrete circuitry, etc. may be used in place of the software logic.
  • the process described above operates in reverse for an increase in demand from zero to full compressor capacity.
  • demand increases which causes tank pressure and control system pressure to decrease as compressed air is discharged from the tank 130.
  • the pneumatic controller 146 moves the inlet valve 126 toward the open condition as the control system pressure decreases toward the desired level.
  • the inlet valve 126 is at the open condition, and the electronic controller 166 begins increasing engine speed as demand continues to increase.
  • the electronic controller 166 continues to increase engine speed to maintain the control system pressure near the desired level.
  • the engine 118 reaches full speed.
  • the compressor assembly 110 is at maximum flow, or full capacity, when the engine 118 is at full speed and the inlet valve 126 is fully open. As shown on Fig. 3 beyond point H, any increase in demand when the compressor assembly 110 is at maximum flow will decrease the tank pressure and control system pressure. When the tank pressure decreases below the setpoint, the control system pressure will be zero.
  • the compressor assembly 110 can maintain a steady-state position at any operating point if the compressed air demand remains steady. As demand begins to increase from zero ("unloaded") to a small percentage of full compressor capacity, the pressure in the separator tank 130 begins to drop. This lowers the control system pressure, and allows the inlet valve 126 to open slightly while the engine remains at low idle. As the demand continues to increase to the point where the tank pressure is only slightly above the setpoint, the electronic controller 166 begins increasing engine speed as needed to match demand, and attempts to maintain the control system pressure at the desired level (e.g., 4 psi). The compressor assembly 110 may operate in this state to provide part-load flow demands up to the point of maximum engine speed. At maximum engine speed, the compressor assembly 110 reaches full capacity, or maximum flow. Any flow demand increase above this point will simply cause the tank pressure to fall below the setpoint.
  • the electronic controller 166 includes software that controls the engine speed based on the signal 174 provided by the control pressure sensor 170.
  • Fig. 4 schematically illustrates a control algorithm that controls engine speed for the compressor assembly 110 of Fig. 2 .
  • the control algorithm includes a PID control where the control system pressure is the measured as a variable input. Additionally, a comparison value is applied to the algorithm. In the illustrated embodiment, the comparison valve is the desired level, shown as approximately 4 psig. The difference between the desired level and the actual control system pressure is computed (could be positive or negative). This error is then acted upon by the PID algorithm to compute an adjustment or new speed for the engine.
  • the electronic controller 166 then provides the output signal 186 including this new speed to the engine 118.
  • the tank pressure or discharge air pressure is also monitored during the above process. If the rate of change (rise or fall) of this discharge pressure exceeds given limits, the integral term in the PID algorithm will be reset to a specific value. For example, if the rate of change is negative, the reset value will be 1800 RPM (revolutions per minute). If the rate of change is positive, the reset value will be 1200 RPM. These reset values will cause the electronic controller 166 to make an immediate speed change (increase or decrease) in order to affect the corresponding air pressure change. Moreover, resetting the integral term allows the compressor assembly 110 to be more responsive to changes in load or demand.
  • the electronic controller 166 uses the tank pressure signal 182 provided by the tank pressure sensor 178 for determining the setpoint pressure, or regulated pressure. That is, an operator does not need to input a new setpoint pressure directly into the electronic controller 166.
  • the pressure regulator 138 may be adjusted manually. Once the pressure regulator 138 is adjusted to a new setpoint pressure, for example from 150 psig to 125 psig, the regulator 138 begins bleeding air into the control system 142 once the tank pressure rises slightly above the new setpoint pressure. When this occurs, the electronic controller 166 measures the separator tank pressure from tank pressure sensor 178 and may readjust the software control logic based on the new setpoint pressure. Therefore, automatic compensation is made and no direct user adjustment is required for the electronic controller 166. This simplifies and reduces the cost of the electronic controller 166 and/or control panel since no pressure select adjustment switches or output display features are needed for user adjustment.
  • the electronic controller 166 is compatible with multiple compressors, and each compressor or compressor model includes a unique electronic identification (ID).
  • ID unique electronic identification
  • the electronic controller 166 reads this ID and, based upon the ID, executes a control algorithm for that machine or model. Using the ID allows for a single software package for a family of machines where only the control algorithm varies.
  • a connection 194 between the compressor assembly 110 and the electronic controller 166 may include the ID that identifies the air end 114 or compressor model to the electronic controller 166 and software.
  • the electronic controller 166 prevents undesired adjusting of the pressure regulator 138 above a maximum value allowable for the compressor assembly 110. This protects the compressor assembly 110 beyond operation range or design limitations such as engine horsepower and tank pressure.
  • the design limitations of the compressor assembly 110 such as maximum discharge pressure or tank pressure, are known to the electronic controller 166 by the electronic ID of the controller.
  • a model identification plug in the electrical wiring harness may connect to the electronic controller 166, and is used as the identifier.
  • Each compressor, or family of similar compressors is installed with the plug, which has a particular resistor value in it. This value is interpreted by the electronic controller 166 as a voltage level, and is compared to a table programmed into the software.
  • the software uses the table to determine the compressor model identity and operation range parameters. This allows for a common software package to be used across multiple compressor models, precluding the need for the software to be model-specific.
  • the electronic controller 166 determines whether the regulator 138 is set too high. If the regulator 138 is set too high, the electronic controller may actuate an alarm or stop the compressor assembly 110.
  • the electronic controller 166 automatically detects whether a failed diaphragm is present in the pressure regulator 138.
  • a common failure of a pressure regulator is that a hole develops in an elastomer diaphragm. This results in the control system remaining at zero pressure even when the separator tank pressure rises beyond the setpoint pressure. The ultimate result is that the compressor continues to build pressure until a relief valve setting in the tank 130 or air system is reached. In oil flooded compressors, venting of the separator tank pressure through the safety relief valve often results in releasing compressor oil into the compressor package, and/or onto the ground. This results in a messy condition that requires expensive cleanup.
  • the electronic controller 166 knows the rated package discharge pressure from the electrical harness identification plug outlined above. Once the pressure in the separator tank 130 rises above a set amount beyond the maximum rated value for the compressor assembly 110 and the control pressure sensor 170 does not detect any pressure in the control system 142, the electronic controller 166 infers that the diaphragm of the pressure regulator 138 has failed. The electronic controller 166 then shuts down the compressor assembly 110 before the separator tank pressure rises to the point of relief valve venting, and may indicate an alarm condition through an alarm light.
  • the compressor assembly 110 may include a starting system 204 to assist in starting the compressor assembly 110.
  • the starting system 204 is interconnected to the control system 142 and includes a second compressor 208, first solenoid 212, second solenoid 216, and a checkvalve 220.
  • the starting system 204 increases fluid pressure within the control system 142 during starting such that the pneumatic controller 146 closes the inlet valve 126.
  • the solenoids 212, 216 may actuate to permit or restrict fluid flow through the control system 142.
  • the second compressor 208 may then increase the pressure within the control system 142 to actuate the inlet valve 126.
  • the first solenoid 212 is normally closed and may be energized to open during starting, and then de-energized to close during normal operation of the compressor assembly 110.
  • the second solenoid 216 is normally open and may be energized to close during starting to permit the second compressor 208 to actuate the pneumatic controller 146 and close the inlet valve 126.
  • the second solenoid 216 may then be de-energized to open during normal operation of the compressor assembly 110.
  • the checkvalve 220 may permit one-way fluid flow such that the second compressor 208 may actuate the pneumatic controller 146, but the control system pressure does not flow toward the second compressor 208.
  • the second compressor 208 includes a 24 VDC Air Compressor.
  • an engine driven compressor assembly 110 including a electronic controller 166 that electronically controls the engine speed and a pneumatic controller 146 that pneumatically controls the inlet valve 126 and the capacity of the compressor. It is envisioned that one or more embodiments described above may be combined into a single embodiment.

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  1. Ensemble de compresseur (110) comprenant:
    un compresseur (114) incluant une entrée de fluide (122) pourvue d'une soupape d'entrée (126);
    un moteur (118) qui entraîne le compresseur;
    un réservoir (130) qui reçoit un fluide sous pression du compresseur et le réservoir étant pourvu d'une sortie (134) pour décharger le fluide sous pression;
    un système de commande (142) en communication fluide avec le réservoir (130), le système de commande incluant un régulateur (138) assurant un écoulement de fluide depuis le réservoir lorsque la pression à l'intérieur du réservoir dépasse une pression de consigne;
    un régulateur électronique (166) qui régule une vitesse du moteur (118) en réponse à une pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande (142); et
    caractérisé par le fait que l'on prévoit
    un régulateur pneumatique (146) qui commande la soupape d'entrée (126) en réponse à une pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande (142) et par le fait que le régulateur électronique (166) est séparé du régulateur pneumatique (146).
  2. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la pression de consigne est réglable et le régulateur électronique (166) détermine la pression de consigne en réponse à une pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande (142) et une pression de fluide à l'intérieur du réservoir (130).
  3. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, comprenant, en outre, un capteur de pression de commande (170) qui détecte une pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande et fournit un signal de pression de commande (174) au régulateur électronique (166) et le régulateur électronique règle la vitesse de moteur en réponse au signal de pression de commande.
  4. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 3, dans lequel le capteur de pression de commande (170) inclut un transducteur de pression.
  5. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 3, comprenant, en outre, un capteur de pression de réservoir (178) qui détecte une pression de fluide à l'intérieur du réservoir (130) et fournit un signal de pression de réservoir (182) au régulateur électronique (166), dans lequel la pression de consigne est réglable et le régulateur électronique détermine la pression de consigne en réponse au signal de pression de commande (174) et au signal de pression de réservoir (182).
  6. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 5, dans lequel le capteur de pression de réservoir (178) inclut un transducteur de pression.
  7. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur électronique (166) augmente la vitesse de moteur lorsque la pression de fluide du système de commande est inférieure à un niveau souhaité.
  8. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur électronique (166) diminue la vitesse de moteur lorsque la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande est supérieure à un niveau souhaité.
  9. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur pneumatique (146) règle la soupape d'entrée (126) vers un état fermé lorsque la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande (142) augmente au-delà d'un niveau souhaité et que la vitesse de moteur est à un minimum.
  10. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur pneumatique (146) règle la soupape d'entrée (126) vers un état ouvert lorsque la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande diminue vers un niveau souhaité.
  11. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la vitesse de moteur est réglable entre une vitesse minimum et une vitesse maximum et la soupape d'entrée (126) est réglable entre un état ouvert et un état fermé, et le régulateur électronique (166) règle la vitesse de moteur pendant que la soupape d'entrée (126) se trouve essentiellement dans l'état ouvert et le régulateur pneumatique (146) règle la soupape d'entrée (126) pendant que le moteur est essentiellement à la vitesse minimum.
  12. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur pneumatique (146) inclut un ensemble de cylindre (150) comprenant un cylindre (154) et une tige de piston (158) mobile par rapport au cylindre (154) entre un état étendu et un état rétracté, et dans lequel la soupape d'entrée (126) inclut une soupape papillon couplée de manière pivotante et un levier pivotant (162) interconnectant la soupape papillon et la tige de piston (158).
  13. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur électronique (166) inclut un processeur qui calcule le changement de la pression de fluide et la vitesse de changement de ta pression de fluide à l'intérieur du réservoir (130) et du système de commande (142) et règle la vitesse de moteur en réponse au changement de la pression de fluide et à la vitesse de changement de la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du réservoir (130) et du système de commande (142).
  14. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le compresseur (114) est un compresseur à charge partielle et la soupape d'entrée (126) est mobile en continu entre un état ouvert et un état fermé.
  15. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le régulateur électronique (166) est compatible avec de multiples modèles de compresseur et le compresseur (114) inclut un identifiant qui identifie auprès du régulateur électronique le modèle de compresseur qui est connecté au régulateur électronique.
  16. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 15, dans lequel l'identifiant inclut une broche d'identification au niveau de l'interconnexion entre le compresseur (114) et le régulateur électronique (166).
  17. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 15, dans lequel l'identifiant inclut un code qui est entré dans le régulateur électronique (166).
  18. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 15, dans lequel le régulateur électronique (166) inclut un algorithme de logique et de commande séparé et des limitations de design correspondant à chacun desdits multiples modèles de compresseur.
  19. Ensemble de compresseur selon la revendication 1, comprenant, en outre, un second compresseur en communication fluide avec le système de commande (142) pour actionner le régulateur pneumatique (146) et fermer la soupape d'entrée (126) pendant le démarrage de l'ensemble de compresseur (110).
  20. Procédé de commande d'un ensemble de compresseur (110), comprenant:
    un compresseur (114) pourvu d'une soupape d'entrée (126), un moteur (118) qui entraine le compresseur, un réservoir (130) qui reçoit un fluide sous pression du compresseur et est pourvu d'une sortie (134) pour décharger le fluide sous pression, un système de commande (142) en communication fluide avec le réservoir, un régulateur (138) qui permet un écoulement de fluide du réservoir (130) vers le système de commande (142) lorsque la pression à l'intérieur du réservoir (130) dépasse une pression de consigne, un régulateur électronique (166) qui régule la vitesse de moteur, un régulateur pneumatique (146) qui commande la soupape d'entrée (126) et un capteur de pression de commande (170), le procédé comprenant les étapes de:
    détection de la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande (142) par le capteur de pression de commande (170) et génération d'un signal de pression de commande (174);
    envoi du signal de pression de commande (174) au régulateur électronique (166) par le capteur de pression de commande (170);
    réglage de la vitesse de moteur par le régulateur électronique (166) en réponse au signal de pression de commande (174) reçu du capteur de pression de commande; et caractérisé par
    le réglage de la soupape d'entrée (126) par le régulateur pneumatique (146) en réponse à la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande (142), dans lequel le régulateur électronique (166) est séparé du régulateur pneumatique (146).
  21. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, un réglage de la vitesse de moteur par le régulateur électronique (166) pendant que la soupape d'entrée (126) se trouve essentiellement dans un état ouvert.
  22. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, un réglage de la soupape d'entrée (126) par le régulateur pneumatique (146) pendant que le moteur (118) est essentiellement à une vitesse minimum.
  23. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, un réglage de la vitesse de moteur par le régulateur électronique (166) pour maintenir le signal de pression de commande (174) à peu près à un niveau souhaité, le régulateur électronique réglant la vitesse de moteur entre une vitesse maximum et une vitesse minimum, incluant une augmentation de la vitesse de moteur pour diminuer globalement le signal de pression de commande et une diminution de la vitesse de moteur pour augmenter globalement le signal de pression de commande.
  24. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, une augmentation de la vitesse de moteur lorsque le signal de pression de commande (174) est inférieur à un niveau souhaité.
  25. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, une diminution de la vitesse de moteur lorsque le signal de pression de commande (174) est supérieur à un niveau souhaité.
  26. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, un réglage de la soupape d'entrée (126) vers un état fermé lorsque la pression de fluide du système de commande augmente au-delà d'un niveau souhaité et que la vitesse de moteur est à un minimum.
  27. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre, un réglage de la soupape d'entrée (126) vers un état ouvert lorsque la pression de fluide du système de commande diminue vers un niveau souhaité.
  28. Procédé selon la revendication 20, dans lequel le régulateur pneumatique (146) inclut un ensemble de cylindre (150) comprenant un cylindre (154) en communication fluide avec le système de commande (142) et une tige de piston (158) mobile par rapport au cylindre (154) entre une position étendue et une position rétractée, et le régulateur pneumatique (146) règle la soupape d'entrée (126) lorsque la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du système de commande actionne la tige de piston par rapport au cylindre.
  29. Procédé selon la revendication 20, dans lequel le réglage de la vitesse de moteur inclut:
    la réception du signal de pression de commande (174) par le régulateur électronique (166);
    la détermination d'une nouvelle vitesse de moteur par le régulateur électronique (166) en réponse au signal de pression de commande (174); et
    la génération d'un signal de sortie (186) et l'envoi au moteur (118) du signal de sortie représentant la nouvelle vitesse de moteur.
  30. Procédé selon la revendication 20, comprenant, en outre:
    la détection de la pression de fluide à l'intérieur du réservoir (130) par un premier capteur de pression et la génération d'un signal de pression de réservoir par le capteur de pression de réservoir;
    l'envoi du signal de pression de réservoir au régulateur électronique (166); et
    la détermination de la pression de consigne en réponse an signal de pression de commande (174) et au signal de pression de réservoir.
  31. Procédé selon la revendication 20, dans lequel le capteur de pression de commande (170) est un transducteur de pression.
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