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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2003
Jack A. Smith, Spring Branch, TX (US);
James J. Cole, Helotes, TX (US);
Gary D. Bourn, San Antonio, TX (US);
Ralph E. Harris, San Antonio, TX (US);
Anthony J. Smalley, San Antonio, TX (US);
Jack A. Smith, Spring Branch, TX (US);
James J. Cole, Helotes, TX (US);
Gary D. Bourn, San Antonio, TX (US);
Ralph E. Harris, San Antonio, TX (US);
Anthony J. Smalley, San Antonio, TX (US);
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX (US);
Abstract
A method and system for controlling an engine that drives a reciprocating compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. A controller receives data from the compressor representing operation conditions, such as load step, suction pressure, and discharge pressure. The controller then calculates engine control parameters, such as air intake and spark timing, based on the compressor data to optimize engine performance and emissions.