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Semi-active compressor valve

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1012766
A method and system for fine-tuning the motion of suction or discharge valves associated with cylinders of a reciprocating gas compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. The valve's primary driving force is conventional, but the valve also uses an electromagnetic coil to sense position of the plate (or other plugging element) and to provide an opposing force prior to impact.
Research Organization:
Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio, TX)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-04NT42269
Assignee:
Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio, TX)
Patent Number(s):
7,762,521
Application Number:
11/752,700
OSTI ID:
1012766
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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