Abstract:
A method and system for reducing pulsation in a gas compressor system. A pulsation control device, such as a filter bottle or side branch absorber, is installed at a port into some location on the compressor system. The pulsation control device has a choke tube with a variable cross-sectional area, such as by having multiple conduits that may be opened or closed or a diameter that may be varied. In operation, the cross sectional area of the choke tube is varied depending on the compressor speed.
Patent Number:
8,123,498
Date Of Issue:
02/27/2012
Inventors:
Danny Deffenbaugh; Robert McKee; Marybeth Nored
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