The paper aims to present an outline of the technology of the active anti-surge algorithm based on high-frequency pressure measurement. The presented system is fast, inexpensive and reliable and does not limit the machine-operating range. Many contemporary anti-surge systems are based on theoretical surge margin. This solution limits machine operating range by about 10-15 per cent in the region of the highest pressure ratios. It is also often sensitive to change in external conditions such as temperature or density, as the system reacts to limits calculated theoretically.

    Design/methodology/approach

    This paper presents results of pressure measurements obtained on the low-speed centrifugal blower DP1.12. The pressure signals were presented in the form of phase diagrams, and conclusions were drawn from their phase portraits to develop the surge indication parameter.

    Findings

    The presented safety system uses the signal to develop the so-called (rate of derivative fluctuation) RDF parameter. In nominal working conditions, this parameter keeps the value close to 1. When RDF reaches values over 3, the anti-surge procedure should be implemented. Experimental studies have shown that this algorithm assures enough time to incur actions suppressing unstable phenomena.

    Originality/value

    The system reacts to real machine working conditions and is hence reliable. The RDF algorithm could also be used to identify local flow instabilities, as well as off-design operation.


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    Title :

    Efficient and reliable surge prevention algorithm for centrifugal compressor


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2019-08-19


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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