EP3674555B1 - Pompe volumétrique auxiliaire pour générer un vide - Google Patents

Pompe volumétrique auxiliaire pour générer un vide Download PDF

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EP3674555B1
EP3674555B1 EP19216999.3A EP19216999A EP3674555B1 EP 3674555 B1 EP3674555 B1 EP 3674555B1 EP 19216999 A EP19216999 A EP 19216999A EP 3674555 B1 EP3674555 B1 EP 3674555B1
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Marco Zucchini
Michele DI PADOVA
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C18/00—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C18/08—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing
    • F04C18/12—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type
    • F04C18/126—Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of intermeshing-engagement type, i.e. with engagement of co-operating members similar to that of toothed gearing of other than internal-axis type with radially from the rotor body extending elements, not necessarily co-operating with corresponding recesses in the other rotor, e.g. lobes, Roots type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C25/00—Adaptations of pumps for special use of pumps for elastic fluids
    • F04C25/02—Adaptations of pumps for special use of pumps for elastic fluids for producing high vacuum
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C28/00—Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C28/06—Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids specially adapted for stopping, starting, idling or no-load operation
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C28/00—Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids
    • F04C28/08—Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids characterised by varying the rotational speed
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C2270/00—Control; Monitoring or safety arrangements
    • F04C2270/05—Speed
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C2270/00—Control; Monitoring or safety arrangements
    • F04C2270/07—Electric current
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F04—POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS OR ELASTIC FLUIDS
    • F04C—ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS; ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT PUMPS
    • F04C2270/00—Control; Monitoring or safety arrangements
    • F04C2270/18—Pressure

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  • This invention relates to an auxiliary volumetric pump for generating a vacuum.
  • volumetric auxiliary pump means a "booster" pump, generally called a “roots” pump or a rotary lobes pump, positioned upstream of a primary pump, for example of the rotary blade type, for generating a vacuum in systems in which it is necessary to manage high fluid flow rates and to speed up the emptying time of the system.
  • control on the absorption of the electric current does not protect the pump against faults or malfunctions caused, for example, by abnormal pressure conditions, at the inlet and/or at the outlet of the pump.
  • WO2018/010970A1 discloses an auxiliary volumetric pump according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • an auxiliary pump for generating a vacuum comprising a casing, a rotary member housed in the casing and an electric motor for powering the rotary member.
  • the auxiliary pump comprises an intake duct, located downstream of a user device, and a discharge duct configured to define a delivery duct of a primary pump.
  • a device for detecting the pressure of the fluid entering the auxiliary pump designed for emitting a signal for detecting the pressure of the fluid entering the auxiliary pump, is positioned in the intake duct.
  • a device for detecting the pressure of the fluid leaving the auxiliary pump designed for emitting a signal for detecting the pressure of the fluid leaving the auxiliary pump, is positioned in the discharge duct.
  • a control unit is configured to receive and process the signal for detecting the pressure of the fluid entering and flowing out from the auxiliary pump and determining the pressure of the fluid in the intake duct and in the discharge duct and the pressure difference between the pressure value in the intake duct and in the discharge duct.
  • the control unit is configured for controlling the frequency of rotation and the absorption of the electric motor by the rotary member as a function of the pressure difference between the pressure value in the intake duct and in the discharge duct, if less than a pre-set permissible pressure difference.
  • this operating mode protects the electric motor of the auxiliary pump against malfunctions or faults since the current absorption is determined by the pressure difference between the pressure value in the intake duct and in the discharge duct, below the threshold value declared by the manufacturer of the auxiliary pump.
  • Thenumeral 1 denotes an auxiliary volumetric pump for generating the vacuum according to the invention.
  • the auxiliary pump 1 comprises an intake duct 2 and a discharge duct 3.
  • the intake duct 2 is located downstream of a user device 24, with reference to the direction of flow of the fluid.
  • the discharge duct 3 is configured to define a delivery duct of a primary pump 4.
  • the primary pump 4 is positioned downstream of the auxiliary pump 1, with reference to the direction of flow of the fluid.
  • a device for detecting the pressure 5 of the fluid entering the auxiliary pump 1 designed for emitting a signal for detecting the pressure 8 of the fluid entering the auxiliary pump 1, is positioned in the intake duct 2.
  • a device for detecting the pressure 6 of the fluid flowing out from the auxiliary pump 1, designed for emitting a signal for detecting the pressure 9 of the fluid flowing out of the auxiliary pump 1, is positioned in the discharge duct 3.
  • a control unit 7 is configured for receiving and processing the signal for measuring the pressure 8 of the fluid entering the auxiliary pump 1 and determining the pressure of the fluid in the intake duct 2.
  • the control unit 7 is configured for receiving and processing the signal for measuring the pressure 9 of the fluid flowing out from the auxiliary pump 1 and determining the pressure of the fluid in the discharge duct 3.
  • the control unit 7 is configured to receive and process the signals for detecting the pressure 8, 9 of the fluid entering and flowing out and determining the pressure difference between the pressure value in the intake duct 2 and in the discharge duct 3.
  • the control unit 7 is configured for controlling the frequency of rotation and the absorption of the electric motor 21 by the rotary member 11 as a function of the pressure difference between the pressure value in the intake duct and in the discharge duct, if less than a pre-set permissible pressure difference.
  • the control unit 7 is configured for comparing the value of the pressure of the fluid in the discharge duct 3 with a threshold pressure value.
  • control unit 7 determines that the value of the pressure in the discharge duct 3 is greater than the threshold pressure value for a set period of time, the control unit 7 is configured to emit a first alarm signal 16.
  • This malfunction condition that is to say, a pressure in the discharge duct 3 between the auxiliary pump 1 and the primary pump 4, may occur, for example, if the primary pump 4 is subject to a malfunction, the primary pump 4 switched off.
  • the control unit 7 is configured for comparing the value of the pressure of the fluid in the discharge duct 3 with a control pressure value.
  • control unit 7 determines that the pressure value in the discharge duct 3 is less than the control pressure value, the control unit 7 does not take any action.
  • control unit 7 determines that the pressure value in the discharge duct 3 is greater than the control pressure value, the control unit 7 is configured for storing the value of the pressure determined by means of the signal for measuring the pressure 9 of the fluid flowing out from the auxiliary pump 1.
  • the control unit 7 is configured for continuously measuring the pressure values determined by means of the respective signals for measuring the pressure 9 of the fluid flowing out from the auxiliary pump 1.
  • the control unit 7 is configured to determine whether or not the new pressure values are within a range of pressure values defined by the pressure value stored in a respective time interval.
  • control unit 7 determines that the pressure values are within said range of pressure values, according to a respective time interval, the control unit 7 is configured to send a second alarm signal 17.
  • control unit 7 determines that the new pressure value is not within the range of pressure values, the control unit 7 is configured for storing the new pressure value and, after a predetermined period of time, the control unit 7 is configured for measuring a new pressure value determined by the detection signal of the pressure 9 of the fluid flowing out from the auxiliary pump 1 and determining again if the new pressure value is within said range of pressure values defined by the value of the last pressure value stored.
  • the auxiliary pump 1 comprises a device for measuring the frequency 20 of the electric motor and is configured for emitting a signal for measuring the frequency 22 of the electric motor 21.
  • control unit 7 determines that the value of the frequency of the electric motor 21 is less than the pre-set minimum frequency value for a pre-set period of time, the control unit 7 is configured to emit a third alarm signal 18.
  • the minimum frequency set is the frequency necessary to guarantee the circulation of lubricating liquid in the auxiliary pump 1.
  • This malfunction condition that is to say, a minimum frequency which continues over time, may occur, for example, when the ratio of the flow rate between auxiliary pump 1 and primary pump 4 is too high, over-absorbing, the primary pump 4 switched off.
  • the auxiliary pump 1 comprises a casing 10 and a rotary member 11 housed in the casing 10.
  • An electric motor 21 powers the rotary member 11.
  • the rotary member 11 comprises at least a first lobe 12, rotating about its own axis 12a of rotation, and a second lobe 13, rotating about its own axis 13a of rotation.
  • the first lobe 12 and the second lobe 13 rotate in a synchronous fashion about the respective axes of rotation 12a, 13a for conveying the fluid from the intake duct 2 to the discharge duct 3.
  • a device 14 for measuring the temperature is positioned on the casing 10. More specifically, the device 14 for measuring the temperature is positioned on the casing 10 in a zone close to the discharge duct 3.
  • the temperature measuring device 14 is configured to measure the temperature of the casing 10 and to emit a warning signal 15 indicating that the temperature has been exceeded a maximum permitted temperature value.
  • the temperature measuring device 14 comprises an electrical circuit equipped with a switch whose opening or closing is determined by the temperature of the casing 10 exceeding a maximum permitted temperature value.
  • the control unit 7 is configured to receive the warning signal 15 of the temperature measuring device 14 and, upon receiving it, to emit a fourth alarm signal 19.
  • This condition of malfunction may occur, for example, if the ambient temperature in which the auxiliary pump 1 is positioned is high, the level or viscosity of the oil is high, the clearances of the rotary member 11 are too high, the suction filter of the auxiliary pump 1 is dirty or due to overloading of the auxiliary pump 1.
  • a display device 23 is configured to receive the first, second, third and fourth alarm signals 16, 17, 18, 19 emitted by the control unit 7 and make it visible to an operator.
  • the display device 23 makes available the alarm signals by means of a warning light.
  • control unit 7 is configured for controlling the switching off of the auxiliary pump 1, that is to say, for controlling the interruption of the electric motor 21 for powering the rotary member 11 upon the emission of at least one of the above-mentioned alarm signals 16, 17, 18, 19.

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  1. Pompe volumétrique auxiliaire pour générer un vide comprenant un carter (10), un élément rotatif (11) logé dans le carter (10) et un moteur électrique (21) pour alimenter l'élément rotatif (11) ; la pompe auxiliaire (1) comprenant un conduit d'admission (2), situé en aval d'un dispositif utilisateur (24), et un conduit d'évacuation (3) configuré pour définir un conduit de refoulement d'une pompe primaire (4);
    un dispositif pour détecter la pression (5) du fluide entrant dans la pompe auxiliaire (1), conçu pour émettre un signal pour détecter la pression (8) du fluide entrant dans la pompe auxiliaire (1), est positionné dans le conduit d'admission (2) ; la pompe volumétrique auxiliaire caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend en outre un dispositif pour détecter la pression (6) du fluide s'écoulant de la pompe auxiliaire (1), conçu pour émettre un signal pour détecter la pression (9) du fluide s'écoulant de la pompe auxiliaire (1) et positionné dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) ;
    une unité de commande (7) configurée pour recevoir et traiter le signal pour détecter la pression (8, 9) du fluide entrant et sortant de la pompe auxiliaire (1) et déterminer la pression du fluide dans le conduit d'admission (2) et dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) et la différence de pression entre la valeur de pression dans le conduit d'admission (2) et dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) ;
    l'unité de commande (7) est configurée pour commander la fréquence de rotation et l'absorption du moteur électrique (21) par l'organe rotatif (11) en fonction de la différence de pression entre la valeur de pression dans le conduit d'admission (2) et dans le conduit d'évacuation (3), si elle est inférieure à une différence de pression admissible prédéfinie.
  2. Pompe selon la revendication indépendante 1, caractérisée en ce que l'unité de commande (7) est configurée pour comparer la valeur de la pression du fluide dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) avec une valeur de pression de seuil prédéfinie ; l'unité de commande (7) étant configurée pour déterminer si la valeur de la pression dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) est supérieure à la valeur de pression de seuil définie pendant une période de temps définie et, le cas échéant, pour émettre un premier signal d'alarme (16).
  3. Pompe selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que l'unité de commande (7) est configurée pour comparer en continu chaque valeur de la pression du fluide détectée dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) avec une valeur de pression de commande prédéfinie ; l'unité de commande (7) étant configurée pour déterminer si la valeur de la pression dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) est inférieure à une valeur de pression de commande prédéfinie et, si la valeur de la pression dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) est supérieure à la valeur de pression de commande, l'unité de commande (7) étant configurée pour enregistrer cette valeur de pression et, après une période de temps prédéterminée, l'unité de commande (7) étant configurée pour déterminer si une nouvelle valeur de pression mesurée dans le conduit d'évacuation (3) se trouve ou non dans une plage de valeurs de pression définie par la valeur de pression précédente enregistrée ; si la nouvelle valeur de pression est dans la plage de valeurs de pression, l'unité de commande (7) étant configurée pour envoyer un second signal d'alarme (17) ; si la nouvelle valeur de pression n'est pas dans la plage de valeurs de pression, l'unité de commande (7) étant configurée pour répéter la séquence d'opérations jusqu'à ce qu'une nouvelle valeur de pression soit dans la plage de valeurs de pression.
  4. Pompe selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un dispositif de mesure de la fréquence (20) du moteur électrique, conçu pour émettre un signal de mesure de la fréquence (22) du moteur électrique (21) ; l'unité de commande (7) est configurée pour déterminer si la valeur de la fréquence du moteur électrique (21) est inférieure à la valeur de fréquence minimale prédéfinie pendant une période de temps prédéfinie et, si tel est le cas, pour émettre un troisième signal d'alarme (18).
  5. Pompe selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un dispositif de mesure de la température (14) positionné sur la surface du carter (10), en particulier dans une zone du carter (10) proche du conduit d'évacuation (3) configuré pour mesurer la température du carter (10) et pour émettre un signal d'avertissement (15) que la température a dépassé une valeur de température maximale autorisée ; l'unité de contrôle (7) étant configurée pour recevoir le signal d'avertissement (15) du dispositif de mesure de la température (14) et, à sa réception, pour émettre un quatrième signal d'alarme (19) .
  6. Pompe selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comprend un dispositif d'affichage (23) configuré pour recevoir les premier, deuxième, troisième et quatrième signaux d'alarme (16, 17, 18, 19) émis par l'unité de commande (7) et les rendre visibles pour un opérateur ; de préférence, le dispositif d'affichage (23) rend disponibles les signaux d'alarme (16, 17, 18, 19) au moyen d'un voyant lumineux.
  7. Pompe selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'unité de commande (7) est configurée pour commander l'arrêt de la pompe auxiliaire (1), notamment pour commander l'interruption du moteur électrique (21) alimentant l'organe rotatif (11), lors de l'émission d'au moins un des premier, deuxième, troisième et quatrième signaux d'alarme (16, 17, 18, 19).
  8. Installation de génération de vide comprenant la pompe auxiliaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7 et une pompe primaire (4) située en aval de la pompe auxiliaire (1), par rapport au sens d'écoulement du fluide ; le conduit d'admission (2) de la pompe auxiliaire (1) étant situé en aval d'un dispositif utilisateur (24), par rapport au sens d'écoulement du fluide.
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