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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2009
Robert W. Stiles, Jr., Cary, NC (US);
Lars Hoffmann Berthelsen, Kolding, DK;
Robert W. Stiles, Jr., Cary, NC (US);
Lars Hoffmann Berthelsen, Kolding, DK;
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Sanford, NC (US);
Danfoss Low Power Drives, Graasten, DK;
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a method of operating a safety vacuum release system (SVRS) with a controller for a pump including a motor. The method can include measuring an actual power consumption of the motor necessary to pump water and overcome losses. The method can include triggering the SVRS when a dynamic suction blockage is identified in order to shut down the pump substantially immediately. The SVRS can also be triggered when a dead head condition is identified based on the actual power consumption.