Refrigeration – Automatic control – Refrigeration producer
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-22
2011-11-01
Norman, Marc E (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Automatic control
Refrigeration producer
C062S510000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08047012
ABSTRACT:
A system and method of controlling a compressor rack having a plurality of variable capacity components is provided. A variable capacity component is selected from the plurality of variable capacity components as a designated variable capacity component. The designated variable capacity component is operated by varying a capacity of the designated variable capacity component. Each variable capacity component of the plurality of variable capacity components, except for the designated variable capacity component, is operated at a fixed capacity corresponding to one of a maximum and a minimum capacity of the variable capacity component.
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Landers Daniel
Mickelson Gregory
Computer Process Controls Inc.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Norman Marc E
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