WO2014196222A1 - Compressed air production facility - Google Patents

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WO2014196222A1
WO2014196222A1 PCT/JP2014/052333 JP2014052333W WO2014196222A1 WO 2014196222 A1 WO2014196222 A1 WO 2014196222A1 JP 2014052333 W JP2014052333 W JP 2014052333W WO 2014196222 A1 WO2014196222 A1 WO 2014196222A1
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  • the present invention relates to a compressed air production facility including a plurality of variable speed air compressors and at least one constant speed air compressor.
  • variable speed air compressors inverter compressors
  • constant speed air compressors constant speed compressors
  • compression air discharged from these variable speed air compressors and constant speed air compressors An air tank (pressure tank) that stores air, a pressure detection unit (pressure sensor) that detects the pressure in the air tank, and two air compression units for shifting according to the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit
  • a compressed air production facility includes a unit control unit (unit control means) that variably controls the total discharge air amount of the machine and controls the number of operating constant-speed air compressors (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
  • the maximum value of the total discharge air amount of the two variable speed air compressors is less than the discharge air amount (100%) of the single constant speed air compressor. It is twice (200%). Further, the variable range of the discharge air amount of each speed change air compressor is 30% to 100%. That is, an unstable area of less than 30% is not used.
  • the number of rotations of the two air compressors for speed change is variably controlled in accordance with a decrease / increase in pressure in the air tank, that is, an increase / decrease in the amount of air used.
  • the total amount of discharge air of the two speed change air compressors is variably controlled. Then, for example, when the rotational speed of each speed change air compressor is increased to reach the upper limit value (in other words, when the amount of discharge air of each speed change air compressor is increased to reach the upper limit value), it stops. Switch the constant-speed air compressor in the middle or unloading to the operating state (on-load state), and the number of operating constant-speed air compressors (in other words, for the constant speed discharging compressed air) The number of air compressors) is increased.
  • each speed change air compressor when the rotational speed of each speed change air compressor is lowered to reach the lower limit value (in other words, when the amount of air discharged from each speed change air compressor is reduced to reach the lower limit value),
  • One of the medium-speed (on-load) constant-speed air compressors is switched to the unloaded state to reduce the number of operating constant-speed air compressors.
  • the amount of air discharged from one shifting air compressor is 30%
  • the amount of discharging air from the other shifting air compressor is 30%
  • the amount of discharging air from one constant speed air compressor is 100%.
  • the operation is performed with the discharge air amount 80% of one speed change air compressor, the discharge air amount 80% of the other speed change air compressor, and the discharge air amount 0% of one constant speed air compressor.
  • Switch to state Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses while satisfying that the pressure in the air tank is a predetermined condition, the constant speed air compressor being unloaded is switched to a stopped state.
  • the air compressor is generally designed to be highly efficient in a high rotation region (specifically, in the vicinity of the rated rotation speed which is the upper limit value of the rotation speed). Therefore, even if the rotation speed of each speed change air compressor does not reach the lower limit value, that is, even if the amount of air discharged from each speed change air compressor does not reach the lower limit value, the number of operating constant speed air compressors is reduced. It is possible. Specifically, for example, the amount of discharge air of one speed change air compressor is 50%, the amount of discharge air of the other speed change air compressor is 50%, and the amount of discharge air of one constant speed air compressor is 100%.
  • the operation is performed with 100% discharge air amount of one speed change air compressor, 100% discharge air amount of the other speed change air compressor, and 0% discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor.
  • Switch to state Or, for example, the operating state of 45% discharge air amount of one shift air compressor, 45% discharge air amount of the other shift air compressor, and 100% discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor. Therefore, the discharge air amount of one shift air compressor is switched to 95%, the discharge air amount of the other shift air compressor is 95%, and the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is switched to 0%.
  • the speed change air compressor is switched so as to be in the high rotation region, the energy saving effect can be enhanced.
  • another problem arises that switching of the number of operating air compressors is likely to be frequently performed (so-called hunting) in accordance with an increase or decrease in the amount of air used.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above matters, and an object of the present invention is to provide a compressed air production facility capable of preventing hunting while enhancing the energy saving effect.
  • the present invention comprises a compressor main body, an electric motor that drives the compressor main body, and a motor control unit that controls the electric motor, respectively.
  • At least three air compressors constituting one air compressor for constant speed, an air tank for storing compressed air discharged from the air compressor, and a pressure detector for detecting the pressure in the air tank
  • a unit controller for controlling the number of operating constant-speed air compressors according to the total amount of air discharged from the air compressor, and an upper limit value of the total amount of air discharged from the two shift air compressors Of the two air compressors for shifting
  • a compressed air production facility configured to be larger than a sum of a lower limit value of a discharge air amount and a discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor, wherein the number control unit includes the two units When the shift air compressor and the constant speed air compressor are operated, the total discharge air amount of the two
  • the total amount of the two shifting air compressors is within a range of 100% to 90% with respect to a value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor from the upper limit value of the amount. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than a preset value that is equal to or greater than a lower limit value of the discharge air amount, and when the duration time that satisfies the determination reaches a preset time, the constant speed air Reduce the number of compressors in operation.
  • the total discharge air amount of the two speed-change air compressors is set to a set value (specifically, the two speed-change air compressors).
  • the two gears to be within the range of 100% to 90% with respect to the value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor from the upper limit of the total discharge air amount of the air compressor It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or less than a lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the air compressor.
  • the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is 200% (more specifically, the upper limit value of the discharge air amount of one shift air compressor is 100%, the other The upper limit value of the discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressor is 100%), the lower limit value is 60%, and the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is 100%. It is determined whether or not the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressor is less than a set value (100%). Under this condition, for example, the amount of air discharged from one air compressor for shifting is 50%, the amount of air discharged from the other air compressor for shifting is 50%, and the amount of air discharged from one constant speed air compressor is 100%.
  • the operating state of 100% discharge air amount of one shifting air compressor, 100% discharging air amount of the other shifting air compressor, and 0% discharging air amount of one constant speed air compressor To switch to.
  • the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is 200% (specifically, the upper limit value of the discharge air amount of one of the shift air compressors is 100%, The upper limit value of the discharge air amount of the other speed change air compressor is 100%), the lower limit value is 60%, and the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is 100%, It is determined whether or not the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is equal to or less than a set value (90%).
  • the amount of air discharged from one shifting air compressor is 45%
  • the amount of discharging air from the other shifting air compressor is 45%
  • the amount of discharging air from one constant speed air compressor is 100%.
  • the operating state of 95% discharge air amount of one shifting air compressor, 95% discharging air amount of the other shifting air compressor, and 0% discharging air amount of one constant speed air compressor To switch to. Accordingly, when the number of constant-speed air compressors to be operated is reduced, the speed-change air compressor is switched to the high speed region, so that the energy saving effect can be enhanced.
  • the constant speed air compression is not performed immediately after satisfying the condition that the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is equal to or less than the set value, but when the duration time that satisfies the condition reaches the set time.
  • the number of operating machines is decreasing. That is, even if the total amount of air discharged from the two speed change air compressors falls below the set value instantaneously, the number of operating constant speed air compressors is not reduced. Therefore, hunting can be prevented.
  • hunting can be prevented while enhancing the energy saving effect.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the compressed air production facility in the present embodiment.
  • the solid line arrows indicate the flow of compressed air
  • the broken line arrows indicate the flow of electrical signals.
  • the compressed air production facility of this embodiment includes five air compressors 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E), an air tank 2 that stores the compressed air discharged from these air compressors 1A to 1E, and this A pressure sensor 3 (pressure detection unit) for detecting the pressure in the air tank 2 and a number control unit 4 for controlling the number of operating air compressors and the like are provided.
  • Each of the air compressors (compressor units) 1A to 1E includes a compressor body 5, an electric motor 6 that drives the compressor body 5, a motor control unit 7 that controls the electric motor 6, and a compressor body. 5 and a pressure sensor 9 provided on the downstream side of the check valve 8.
  • the pressure sensor 9 detects the pressure of the compressed air discharged from the compressor body 5 and outputs the detection signal to the motor control unit 7.
  • the pressure sensor 9 is used when the air compressor is operated alone without controlling the number of operating air compressors described later, or when a protection function is added to the air compressor.
  • the compressor may not be provided.
  • the motor control unit 7 of the air compressors 1A to 1E has a function (inverter) for variably controlling the rotation speed of the electric motor 6. That is, the air compressors 1A to 1E can be used as a speed change air compressor or a constant speed air compressor, and the maximum value (100%) of the discharge air amount of each air compressor is the same. And in this embodiment, when making it operate
  • the discharge air amount (and the use air amount) is expressed as a relative value based on the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor as a reference (100%).
  • the number control unit 4 is capable of switching so that two of the air compressors 1A to 1E are selected as speed change air compressors and the remaining three are selected as constant speed air compressors. Specifically, for example, when one constant speed air compressor is started in a state where two speed change air compressors are in operation, one speed change air compressor in operation is changed. It may be switched to the constant speed air compressor, and one air compressor that is stopped may be started up as a variable speed air compressor. Further, for example, when two constant speed air compressors and at least one constant speed air compressor are in operation, and one constant speed air compressor is to be stopped, It is also possible to stop one shift air compressor and switch one constant speed air compressor in operation to the shift air compressor. Or you may switch regularly, for example.
  • the operation time of the air compressors 1A to 1E can be leveled.
  • the air compressors 1A and 1B are selected as the speed-changing air compressor and the air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are selected as the constant speed air compressor will be described as an example.
  • the number control unit 4 receives information on the operation / stop / discharge air amount (specifically, for example, the drive frequency of the inverter or the rotation speed of the electric motor 6) from the motor control unit 7 of the air compressors 1A and 1B for speed change. Is done. Further, information related to operation / stop is input from the motor control unit 7 of the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E. Further, the pressure in the air tank 2 detected by the pressure sensor 3 is input. The target value (target pressure) Pm, the upper limit value (upper limit pressure) Pu, and the lower limit value (lower limit pressure) Pd for the pressure in the air tank 2 are input from an input unit (not shown) and set in advance.
  • a setting time T1 for preventing hunting is also input from the input unit and set in advance. This set time is arbitrarily set according to the equipment configuration and the usage pattern of compressed air.
  • the number control unit 4 variably controls the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B according to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3. That is, a PID calculation is performed based on the deviation between the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 and the target value Pm, and a rotational speed command based on the calculated value is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B. .
  • the motor control unit 7 of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B variably controls the rotation speed of the electric motor 6, that is, the discharge air amount, in accordance with the rotation speed command. As a result, the total discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressors 1A and 1B can be varied within the range from the lower limit value (60%) to the upper limit value (200%).
  • the number control unit 4 controls the number of operating constant speed air compressors according to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 and the total discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressors 1A and 1B. (Details will be described later).
  • the upper limit value (200%) of the total discharge air amount of the transmission air compressors 1A and 1B is the lower limit value (60%) of the total discharge air amount of the transmission air compressors 1A and 1B and one constant speed. It is comprised so that it may become larger than the sum total (160%) with the amount (100%) of discharge air of a commercial air compressor. Thereby, the total discharge air amount of the whole equipment can be continuously variably controlled from 60% to 500%. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, when the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is decreased, an increase in pressure in the air tank 2 can be suppressed, and an energy saving effect can be obtained. .
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to an increase in the number of operating air compressors in the present embodiment.
  • step 10 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the lower limit value Pd.
  • the operating number increase condition is not satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the lower limit value Pd)
  • the determination in step 10 is not satisfied and this determination is repeated.
  • the condition for increasing the number of operating units that is, when the total discharge air amount of the entire equipment is insufficient and the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the lower limit value Pd
  • the determination in step 10 is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to Step 20.
  • step 20 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B are stopped. For example, if the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B (and the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, 1E) are stopped, the determination in step 20 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 30.
  • step 30 an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the air compressor for shifting 1A, 1B.
  • the motor control unit 7 of the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting activates the electric motor 6, that is, the compressor body 5 in accordance with the operation command.
  • step 10 again to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the speed-change air compressors 1A and 1B are operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 40. In step 40, an operation command is output to the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor 1C to start the constant speed air compressor 1C.
  • step 10 again to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the speed-change air compressors 1A and 1B and the constant-speed air compressor 1C are operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 40. In step 40, an operation command is output to the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor 1D to start the constant speed air compressor 1D.
  • step 10 again to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the speed-change air compressors 1A and 1B and the constant speed air compressors 1C and 1D are operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 40. In step 40, an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the constant speed air compressor 1E to start the constant speed air compressor 1E.
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to a decrease in the number of operating air compressors in the present embodiment.
  • step 110 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not at least one constant speed air compressor is in operation. For example, if the speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B and at least one constant-speed air compressor are operated, the determination in step 110 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 120. In step 120, it is determined whether or not a condition for reducing the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is satisfied. Specifically, the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B is set to the set value Q1 (more specifically, one constant speed air from the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B.
  • step 120 When the condition for reducing the number of operating units is not satisfied (that is, the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B exceeds the set value Q1, or the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B is the set value Q1 If the setting time T1 does not continue even if it is below, the determination in step 120 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110 and the same procedure as described above is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for reducing the number of operating units is satisfied (that is, when the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is equal to or less than the set value Q1 and continues for the set time T1), the determination in step 120 is satisfied. , Go to step 130.
  • step 130 a stop command is output to the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor during operation.
  • the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor stops the electric motor 6, that is, the compressor body 5 in response to the stop command.
  • the steps 110 to S130 described above are repeated until all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are stopped. If all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are stopped, the determination at step 110 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 140.
  • step 140 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B are operating. If it is immediately after stopping all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, 1E, since the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B are still operating, the determination of step 140 is satisfied, and step 150 is reached. Move. In step 150, it is determined whether a stop condition for the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting is satisfied. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu.
  • step 150 When the stop conditions of the air compressors 1A and 1B for speed change are not satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the upper limit value Pu), the determination in step 150 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110. The same procedure as above is repeated. On the other hand, when the stop condition of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu), the determination of step 150 is satisfied, and step 160 is performed. Move. In step 160, a stop command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B to stop the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B.
  • FIG. 4 is a time chart for explaining the operation when the amount of air used in this embodiment decreases at a constant ratio, and shows the change over time in the pressure in the air tank 2 and the discharge air amount of each air compressor. .
  • the amount of air used decreases from 500% to 400%, the total discharged air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B decreases from 200% to 100%.
  • the constant speed air compressor 1E is stopped when the set time T1 elapses in a state where the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is 100% or less.
  • the gear shift is performed from the operating state of 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1A, 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1B, and 100% discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1E.
  • the operation state is switched to a discharge air amount of 98% for the air compressor 1A, a discharge air amount of 98% for the shift air compressor 1B, and a discharge air amount of 0% for the constant speed air compressor 1E.
  • the constant speed air compressor 1D is stopped when the set time T1 elapses in a state in which the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is 100% or less.
  • the operation state is switched to 98% discharge air amount for the air compressor 1A, 98% discharge air amount for the shift air compressor 1B, and 0% discharge air amount for the constant speed air compressor 1D.
  • the constant speed air compressor 1C is stopped when the set time T1 elapses in a state where the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is 100% or less.
  • shifting from the operating state of 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1A, 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1B, and 100% discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1C is performed.
  • the operation state is switched to 98% discharge air amount of the air compressor 1A, 98% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1B, and 0% discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1C.
  • the speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B are switched to the high speed region, so that the energy saving effect can be enhanced.
  • the present invention is not limited to this. Further, modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. That is, for example, the speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B may be sequentially stopped. Such a first modification will be described with reference to FIGS. Further, for example, the shift air compressors 1A and 1B may be sequentially activated, and such a second modification will be described with reference to FIG.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to a decrease in the number of operating air compressors in the first modification.
  • FIG. 6 is a time chart for explaining the operation when the amount of air used in the first modified example decreases at a constant ratio, and the change over time of the pressure in the air tank 2 and the discharge air amount of each air compressor. Indicates. In this modification, the description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.
  • step 140 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not a condition for reducing the number of operating air compressors for shifting is satisfied.
  • the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B is set to the set value Q2 (specifically, the discharge air amount of one shift air compressor 1A of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B It is determined whether or not a condition set in advance so as to be an upper limit value (100% in the present embodiment) is satisfied, and whether or not a duration time that satisfies this condition has reached a set time T2.
  • the set time T2 T1
  • the set time T2 may be set in advance by inputting from the input unit.
  • step 180 a stop command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressor 1B to stop the speed change air compressor 1B (see FIG. 6).
  • step 190 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not one shifting air compressor is operating. Since the shifting air compressor 1A is still operating, the determination in step 190 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 200.
  • step 200 it is determined whether a stop condition for the air compressor for shifting 1A is satisfied. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu.
  • step 200 When the stop condition of the air compressor for shifting 1A is not satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the upper limit Pu), the determination in step 200 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110 and the same as above. The procedure is repeated.
  • the stop condition of the air compressor for shifting 1 ⁇ / b> A is satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu)
  • the determination in step 200 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 210.
  • step 210 a stop command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressor 1A to stop the speed change air compressor 1A.
  • hunting can be prevented while enhancing the energy saving effect as in the above-described embodiment.
  • the number of operating air compressors for shifting is reduced from two to one. Therefore, the energy saving effect can be enhanced as compared with the case where the number of operating air compressors for shifting is not reduced as in the above embodiment.
  • the air for shifting is decreasing. That is, even if the total amount of air discharged from the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B instantaneously becomes the set value Q2 or less, the number of operating speed change air compressors is not reduced. Therefore, hunting can be prevented.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to an increase in the number of operating air compressors in the second modified example.
  • the description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.
  • step 10 the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20.
  • step 20 it is determined whether or not the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B are stopped. For example, if the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B (and the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, 1E) are stopped, the determination in step 20 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 50.
  • step 50 an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the first shift air compressor 1A to start the shift air compressor 1A.
  • step 10 determines whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the gear-shifting air compressor 1A is operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 60.
  • step 60 the unit control unit 4 determines whether or not one shifting air compressor is stopped. Since the speed change air compressor 1B is still stopped, the determination in step 60 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 70.
  • step 70 an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the second shift air compressor 1B to start the shift air compressor 1B.
  • the set value Q1 in the condition for decreasing the number of constant-speed air compressors to be operated is determined from the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B.
  • the case where the value is set in advance so as to be a value obtained by subtracting the amount of air discharged from the high-speed air compressor has been described as an example. It is.
  • the setting value Q1 may be set in advance to 90%. Under these conditions, for example, the operating state of 45% discharge air amount of the shifting air compressor 1A, 45% discharge air amount of the shifting air compressor 1B, and 100% discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor.
  • the set value Q2 in the condition for decreasing the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is the discharge air amount of one of the shifting air compressors 1A and 1B.
  • the transmission air compressor 1A is within a range of 100% to 90% with respect to the upper limit value of the discharge air amount of one of the transmission air compressors 1A and 1B.
  • 1B may be set in advance so as to be equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount.
  • the setting value Q2 may be preset to 90%. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
  • the number control unit 4 is provided as a separate body from the air compressors 1A to 1E as an example. Modifications can be made without departing from the scope. That is, the number control unit 4 may be provided integrally with any of the air compressors 1A to 1E, or may be configured integrally with any one of the motor control units 7 of the air compressors 1A to 1E. May be. In these cases, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
  • the two air compressors among the air compressors 1A to 1E are selected for shifting, and the remaining three air compressors are switched to be selected for constant speed.
  • the air compressor may be configured not to be switched between speed change / constant speed, and may include two speed change air compressors and three constant speed air compressors. That is, only the motor control units 7 of the two air compressors may have a function (inverter) for variably controlling the rotation speed of the electric motor 6.
  • the number of constant speed air compressors is not limited to three, and may be one, or two or four or more. In these cases, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
  • the maximum value of the discharge air amount of each air compressor is the same, and the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is one constant speed air.
  • the case where the amount of air discharged by the compressor is twice the example has been described as an example.
  • the present invention is not limited to this, and modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea and spirit of the present invention. That is, the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors and the discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor. As long as it is larger than the total sum.
  • the terminal device can be configured to display various information such as the number of rotations of the electric motor 6 of the air compressors 1A to 1E, information for distinguishing the speed change or constant speed compressor, the pressure of the pressure sensor 3, and the like. It is.
  • Air compressor 2 Air tank 3 Pressure sensor (pressure detector) 4 Number control unit 5 Compressor body 6 Electric motor 7 Motor control unit

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Provided is a compressed air production facility that can enhance energy-saving effects while preventing hunting. The compressed air production facility comprises the following: variable speed-use air compressors (1A, 1B) and constant speed-use air compressors (1C, 1D, 1E); an air tank (2) that stores compressed air discharged from the air compressors (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E); a pressure sensor (3) for detecting the pressure inside of the air tank (2); and a unit control section (4) that, in accordance with the pressure detected by the pressure sensor (3), carries out variable control of the total volume of air discharged by the variable speed-use air compressors (1A, 1B), and controls the number of constant speed-use air compressors that are in operation. In a case where the variable speed-use air compressors (1A, 1B) and the constant speed-use air compressors are operating, the unit control section (4) determines whether the total volume of air discharged by the variable speed-use compressors (1A, 1B) is no more than a set value (Q1), and when a duration which satisfies such determination has reached a prescribed time (T1), the unit control section reduces the number of constant speed-use air compressors that are operating.

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圧縮空気製造設備Compressed air production facility
 本発明は、複数の変速用空気圧縮機と少なくとも1台の定速用空気圧縮機を備えた圧縮空気製造設備に関する。 The present invention relates to a compressed air production facility including a plurality of variable speed air compressors and at least one constant speed air compressor.
 従来、2台の変速用空気圧縮機(インバータコンプレッサ)と、複数台の定速用空気圧縮機(定速コンプレッサ)と、これら変速用空気圧縮機及び定速用空気圧縮機から吐出された圧縮空気を貯留する空気槽(圧力タンク)と、この空気槽内の圧力を検出する圧力検出部(圧力センサ)と、この圧力検出部で検出された圧力に応じて、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量を可変制御するとともに、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を制御する台数制御部(台数制御手段)とを備えた圧縮空気製造設備が開示されている(例えば特許文献1参照)。 Conventionally, two variable speed air compressors (inverter compressors), a plurality of constant speed air compressors (constant speed compressors), and the compression air discharged from these variable speed air compressors and constant speed air compressors An air tank (pressure tank) that stores air, a pressure detection unit (pressure sensor) that detects the pressure in the air tank, and two air compression units for shifting according to the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit A compressed air production facility is disclosed that includes a unit control unit (unit control means) that variably controls the total discharge air amount of the machine and controls the number of operating constant-speed air compressors (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).
 特許文献1に記載の圧縮空気製造設備では、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の最大値が、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量(100%)に対して2倍(200%)となっている。また、各変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の可変範囲が30%~100%となっている。すなわち、不安定な30%未満の領域を使用しないようになっている。 In the compressed air production facility described in Patent Document 1, the maximum value of the total discharge air amount of the two variable speed air compressors is less than the discharge air amount (100%) of the single constant speed air compressor. It is twice (200%). Further, the variable range of the discharge air amount of each speed change air compressor is 30% to 100%. That is, an unstable area of less than 30% is not used.
特開2005-48755号公報JP 2005-48755 A
 特許文献1に記載の圧縮空気製造設備では、空気槽内の圧力の下降・上昇、すなわち使用空気量の増加・減少に応じて、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の回転数を可変制御して、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量を可変制御している。そして、例えば各変速用空気圧縮機の回転数を上昇させて上限値まで達した場合(言い換えれば、各変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を増加させて上限値まで達した場合)は、停止中又はアンロード中の1台の定速用空気圧縮機を運転状態(オンロード状態)に切り替えて、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数(言い換えれば、圧縮空気を吐出している定速用空気圧縮機の台数)を増加させるようになっている。 In the compressed air production facility described in Patent Document 1, the number of rotations of the two air compressors for speed change is variably controlled in accordance with a decrease / increase in pressure in the air tank, that is, an increase / decrease in the amount of air used. The total amount of discharge air of the two speed change air compressors is variably controlled. Then, for example, when the rotational speed of each speed change air compressor is increased to reach the upper limit value (in other words, when the amount of discharge air of each speed change air compressor is increased to reach the upper limit value), it stops. Switch the constant-speed air compressor in the middle or unloading to the operating state (on-load state), and the number of operating constant-speed air compressors (in other words, for the constant speed discharging compressed air) The number of air compressors) is increased.
 一方、例えば各変速用空気圧縮機の回転数を下降させて下限値まで達した場合(言い換えれば、各変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を減少させて下限値まで達した場合)は、運転中(オンロード中)の1台の定速用空気圧縮機をアンロード状態に切り替えて、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させるようになっている。具体的には、例えば、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量30%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量30%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量80%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量80%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替える。その後、空気槽内の圧力が所定の条件であることを満たしつつ所定時間が経過したら、アンロード中の定速用空気圧縮機を停止状態に切り替えるようになっている。 On the other hand, for example, when the rotational speed of each speed change air compressor is lowered to reach the lower limit value (in other words, when the amount of air discharged from each speed change air compressor is reduced to reach the lower limit value), One of the medium-speed (on-load) constant-speed air compressors is switched to the unloaded state to reduce the number of operating constant-speed air compressors. Specifically, for example, the amount of air discharged from one shifting air compressor is 30%, the amount of discharging air from the other shifting air compressor is 30%, and the amount of discharging air from one constant speed air compressor is 100%. From the operating state, the operation is performed with the discharge air amount 80% of one speed change air compressor, the discharge air amount 80% of the other speed change air compressor, and the discharge air amount 0% of one constant speed air compressor. Switch to state. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses while satisfying that the pressure in the air tank is a predetermined condition, the constant speed air compressor being unloaded is switched to a stopped state.
 ところで、空気圧縮機は、一般的に、高回転領域(詳細には、回転数の上限値である定格回転数の付近)で高効率となるように設計されている。そのため、各変速用空気圧縮機の回転数が下限値まで達しなくとも、すなわち各変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量が下限値まで達しなくとも、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させることが考えられる。具体的には、例えば、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量50%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量50%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替える。あるいは、例えば、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量45%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量45%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量95%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量95%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量0%に切り替える。このように変速用空気圧縮機が高回転領域となるように切り替えれば、省エネ効果を高めることが可能である。しかし、その場合、使用空気量の増減に応じて空気圧縮機の運転台数の切り替えが頻繁になりやすい(いわゆるハンチング)という別の課題が生じる。 Incidentally, the air compressor is generally designed to be highly efficient in a high rotation region (specifically, in the vicinity of the rated rotation speed which is the upper limit value of the rotation speed). Therefore, even if the rotation speed of each speed change air compressor does not reach the lower limit value, that is, even if the amount of air discharged from each speed change air compressor does not reach the lower limit value, the number of operating constant speed air compressors is reduced. It is possible. Specifically, for example, the amount of discharge air of one speed change air compressor is 50%, the amount of discharge air of the other speed change air compressor is 50%, and the amount of discharge air of one constant speed air compressor is 100%. From the operating state, the operation is performed with 100% discharge air amount of one speed change air compressor, 100% discharge air amount of the other speed change air compressor, and 0% discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor. Switch to state. Or, for example, the operating state of 45% discharge air amount of one shift air compressor, 45% discharge air amount of the other shift air compressor, and 100% discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor. Therefore, the discharge air amount of one shift air compressor is switched to 95%, the discharge air amount of the other shift air compressor is 95%, and the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is switched to 0%. In this way, if the speed change air compressor is switched so as to be in the high rotation region, the energy saving effect can be enhanced. However, in that case, another problem arises that switching of the number of operating air compressors is likely to be frequently performed (so-called hunting) in accordance with an increase or decrease in the amount of air used.
 本発明は、上記事柄に鑑みてなされたものであり、その目的は、省エネ効果を高めながらハンチングを防止することができる圧縮空気製造設備を提供することにある。 The present invention has been made in view of the above matters, and an object of the present invention is to provide a compressed air production facility capable of preventing hunting while enhancing the energy saving effect.
 上記目的を達成するために、本発明は、圧縮機本体、前記圧縮機本体を駆動する電動モータ、及び前記電動モータを制御するモータ制御部をそれぞれ備え、2台の変速用空気圧縮機及び少なくとも1台の定速用空気圧縮機を構成する少なくとも3台の空気圧縮機と、前記空気圧縮機から吐出された圧縮空気を貯留する空気槽と、前記空気槽内の圧力を検出する圧力検出部と、前記圧力検出部で検出された圧力に応じて、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量を可変制御するとともに、前記圧力検出部で検出された圧力及び前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量に応じて、前記定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を制御する台数制御部とを備え、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値と前記1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量との総和より大きくなるように構成された圧縮空気製造設備であって、前記台数制御部は、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機及び前記定速用空気圧縮機を運転させている場合に、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値から前記1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を差し引いた値に対して100%~90%の範囲内となるように且つ前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値以上となるように予め設定された設定値以下であるかどうかを判定し、その判定を満たす継続時間が予め設定された設定時間に達したときに、前記定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させる。 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a compressor main body, an electric motor that drives the compressor main body, and a motor control unit that controls the electric motor, respectively. At least three air compressors constituting one air compressor for constant speed, an air tank for storing compressed air discharged from the air compressor, and a pressure detector for detecting the pressure in the air tank And variably controlling the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors according to the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit, and the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit and the two shifts A unit controller for controlling the number of operating constant-speed air compressors according to the total amount of air discharged from the air compressor, and an upper limit value of the total amount of air discharged from the two shift air compressors Of the two air compressors for shifting A compressed air production facility configured to be larger than a sum of a lower limit value of a discharge air amount and a discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor, wherein the number control unit includes the two units When the shift air compressor and the constant speed air compressor are operated, the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is the total discharge air of the two shift air compressors. The total amount of the two shifting air compressors is within a range of 100% to 90% with respect to a value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor from the upper limit value of the amount. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or less than a preset value that is equal to or greater than a lower limit value of the discharge air amount, and when the duration time that satisfies the determination reaches a preset time, the constant speed air Reduce the number of compressors in operation.
 このように本発明においては、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件の一つとして、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が設定値(詳細には、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値から1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を差し引いた値に対して100%~90%の範囲内となるように且つ2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値以上となるように予め設定された値)以下であるかどうかを判定している。具体例の一つとして、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が200%(詳細には、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の上限値が100%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の上限値が100%)、その下限値が60%であって、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量が100%である場合に、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が設定値(100%)以下であるかどうかを判定する。この条件により、例えば、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量50%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量50%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替えるようになる。また、他の具体例として、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が200%(詳細には、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の上限値が100%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の上限値が100%)、その下限値が60%であって、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量が100%である場合に、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が設定値(90%)以下であるかどうかを判定する。この条件により、例えば、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量45%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量45%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量95%、他方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量95%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替えるようになる。したがって、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させる場合に、変速用空気圧縮機が高回転領域に切り替えられるので、省エネ効果を高めることができる。 Thus, in the present invention, as one of the conditions for reducing the number of operating constant-speed air compressors, the total discharge air amount of the two speed-change air compressors is set to a set value (specifically, the two speed-change air compressors). For the two gears to be within the range of 100% to 90% with respect to the value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor from the upper limit of the total discharge air amount of the air compressor It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or less than a lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the air compressor. As one specific example, the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is 200% (more specifically, the upper limit value of the discharge air amount of one shift air compressor is 100%, the other The upper limit value of the discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressor is 100%), the lower limit value is 60%, and the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is 100%. It is determined whether or not the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressor is less than a set value (100%). Under this condition, for example, the amount of air discharged from one air compressor for shifting is 50%, the amount of air discharged from the other air compressor for shifting is 50%, and the amount of air discharged from one constant speed air compressor is 100%. From the operating state, the operating state of 100% discharge air amount of one shifting air compressor, 100% discharging air amount of the other shifting air compressor, and 0% discharging air amount of one constant speed air compressor To switch to. As another specific example, the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is 200% (specifically, the upper limit value of the discharge air amount of one of the shift air compressors is 100%, The upper limit value of the discharge air amount of the other speed change air compressor is 100%), the lower limit value is 60%, and the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is 100%, It is determined whether or not the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is equal to or less than a set value (90%). With this condition, for example, the amount of air discharged from one shifting air compressor is 45%, the amount of discharging air from the other shifting air compressor is 45%, and the amount of discharging air from one constant speed air compressor is 100%. From the operating state, the operating state of 95% discharge air amount of one shifting air compressor, 95% discharging air amount of the other shifting air compressor, and 0% discharging air amount of one constant speed air compressor To switch to. Accordingly, when the number of constant-speed air compressors to be operated is reduced, the speed-change air compressor is switched to the high speed region, so that the energy saving effect can be enhanced.
 また、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が設定値以下であるという条件を満たした直後ではなく、その条件を満たす継続時間が設定時間に達したときに、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させている。すなわち、瞬間的に、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が設定値以下となっても、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させない。したがって、ハンチングを防止することができる。 Also, the constant speed air compression is not performed immediately after satisfying the condition that the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is equal to or less than the set value, but when the duration time that satisfies the condition reaches the set time. The number of operating machines is decreasing. That is, even if the total amount of air discharged from the two speed change air compressors falls below the set value instantaneously, the number of operating constant speed air compressors is not reduced. Therefore, hunting can be prevented.
 本発明によれば、省エネ効果を高めながらハンチングを防止することができる。 According to the present invention, hunting can be prevented while enhancing the energy saving effect.
本発明の一実施形態における圧縮空気製造設備の構成例を表す概略図である。It is the schematic showing the structural example of the compressed air manufacturing equipment in one Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の一実施形態における空気圧縮機の運転台数の増加に係わる制御処理例の内容を表すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart showing the content of the example of a control process regarding the increase in the operating number of the air compressor in one Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の一実施形態における空気圧縮機の運転台数の減少に係わる制御処理例の内容を表すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart showing the content of the example of control processing concerning the reduction | decrease of the operating number of the air compressor in one Embodiment of this invention. 本発明の一実施形態における使用空気量が一定比率で減少した場合の動作例を説明するためのタイムチャートである。It is a time chart for demonstrating the operation example when the amount of used air in one Embodiment of this invention reduces by a fixed ratio. 本発明の第1の変形例における空気圧縮機の運転台数の減少に係わる制御処理内容を表すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart showing the content of the control processing concerning the reduction | decrease of the operating number of the air compressor in the 1st modification of this invention. 本発明の第1の変形例における使用空気量が一定比率で減少した場合の動作を説明するためのタイムチャートである。It is a time chart for demonstrating operation | movement when the amount of use air in the 1st modification of this invention reduces by a fixed ratio. 本発明の第2の変形例における空気圧縮機の運転台数の増加に係わる制御処理内容を表すフローチャートである。It is a flowchart showing the control processing content concerning the increase in the operating number of the air compressor in the 2nd modification of this invention.
 以下、本発明の一実施形態を、図面を参照しつつ説明する。 Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
 図1は、本実施形態における圧縮空気製造設備の構成を表す概略図である。なお、この図1において、実線の矢印は圧縮空気の流れを示し、破線の矢印は電気信号の流れを示している。 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the compressed air production facility in the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, the solid line arrows indicate the flow of compressed air, and the broken line arrows indicate the flow of electrical signals.
 本実施形態の圧縮空気製造設備は、5台の空気圧縮機1A,1B,1C,1D,1E)と、これら空気圧縮機1A~1Eから吐出された圧縮空気を貯留する空気槽2と、この空気槽2内の圧力を検出する圧力センサ3(圧力検出部)と、空気圧縮機の運転台数等を制御する台数制御部4とを備えている。 The compressed air production facility of this embodiment includes five air compressors 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E), an air tank 2 that stores the compressed air discharged from these air compressors 1A to 1E, and this A pressure sensor 3 (pressure detection unit) for detecting the pressure in the air tank 2 and a number control unit 4 for controlling the number of operating air compressors and the like are provided.
 空気圧縮機(圧縮機ユニット)1A~1Eは、それぞれ、圧縮機本体5と、この圧縮機本体5を駆動する電動モータ6と、この電動モータ6を制御するモータ制御部7と、圧縮機本体5の吐出側に設けられた逆止弁8と、この逆止弁8の下流側に設けられた圧力センサ9とを備えている。圧力センサ9は、圧縮機本体5から吐出された圧縮空気の圧力を検出し、その検出信号をモータ制御部7へ出力するようになっている。なお、圧力センサ9は、後述する空気圧縮機の運転台数制御を行わずに空気圧縮機を単独で運転させる場合や、空気圧縮機に保護機能を付加する場合等に用いるものであり、各空気圧縮機に備えられていなくともよい。 Each of the air compressors (compressor units) 1A to 1E includes a compressor body 5, an electric motor 6 that drives the compressor body 5, a motor control unit 7 that controls the electric motor 6, and a compressor body. 5 and a pressure sensor 9 provided on the downstream side of the check valve 8. The pressure sensor 9 detects the pressure of the compressed air discharged from the compressor body 5 and outputs the detection signal to the motor control unit 7. The pressure sensor 9 is used when the air compressor is operated alone without controlling the number of operating air compressors described later, or when a protection function is added to the air compressor. The compressor may not be provided.
 空気圧縮機1A~1Eのモータ制御部7は、電動モータ6の回転数を可変制御する機能(インバータ)を有している。すなわち、空気圧縮機1A~1Eは、変速用空気圧縮機又は定速用空気圧縮機として用いることが可能であり、各空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の最大値(100%)が同じである。そして、本実施形態では、定速用空気圧縮機として運転させる場合に、その吐出空気量が100%となるようになっている。一方、変速用空気圧縮機として運転させる場合に、その吐出空気量が下限値(30%)から上限値(100%)までの範囲内で可変されるようになっている。なお、以降、吐出空気量(及び使用空気量)は、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を基準(100%)にした相対値で表す。 The motor control unit 7 of the air compressors 1A to 1E has a function (inverter) for variably controlling the rotation speed of the electric motor 6. That is, the air compressors 1A to 1E can be used as a speed change air compressor or a constant speed air compressor, and the maximum value (100%) of the discharge air amount of each air compressor is the same. And in this embodiment, when making it operate | move as a constant speed air compressor, the amount of discharge air is set to 100%. On the other hand, when operating as a speed change air compressor, the amount of discharged air can be varied within a range from a lower limit (30%) to an upper limit (100%). Hereinafter, the discharge air amount (and the use air amount) is expressed as a relative value based on the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor as a reference (100%).
 台数制御部4は、空気圧縮機1A~1Eのうちの2台を変速用空気圧縮機として選択するとともに、残りの3台を定速用空気圧縮機として選択するように切り替え可能としている。具体的には、例えば、2台の変速用空気圧縮機を運転させている状態で、1台の定速用空気圧縮機を起動させる場合に、運転中の1台の変速用空気圧縮機を定速用空気圧縮機に切り替え、停止中の1台の空気圧縮機を変速用空気圧縮機として起動させてもよい。また、例えば2台の変速用空気圧縮機及び少なくとも1台の定速用空気圧縮機を運転させている状態で、1台の定速用空気圧縮機を停止させたい場合に、運転中の1台の変速用空気圧縮機を停止させ、運転中の1台の定速用空気圧縮機を変速用空気圧縮機に切り替えてもよい。あるいは、例えば定期的に切り替えてもよい。このような切り替えにより、空気圧縮機1A~1Eの運転時間の平準化が図れるようになっている。なお、以降、便宜上、空気圧縮機1A,1Bが変速用空気圧縮機として選択され、空気圧縮機1C,1D,1Eが定速用空気圧縮機として選択された場合を例にとって説明する。 The number control unit 4 is capable of switching so that two of the air compressors 1A to 1E are selected as speed change air compressors and the remaining three are selected as constant speed air compressors. Specifically, for example, when one constant speed air compressor is started in a state where two speed change air compressors are in operation, one speed change air compressor in operation is changed. It may be switched to the constant speed air compressor, and one air compressor that is stopped may be started up as a variable speed air compressor. Further, for example, when two constant speed air compressors and at least one constant speed air compressor are in operation, and one constant speed air compressor is to be stopped, It is also possible to stop one shift air compressor and switch one constant speed air compressor in operation to the shift air compressor. Or you may switch regularly, for example. By such switching, the operation time of the air compressors 1A to 1E can be leveled. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the case where the air compressors 1A and 1B are selected as the speed-changing air compressor and the air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are selected as the constant speed air compressor will be described as an example.
 台数制御部4は、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのモータ制御部7から運転・停止・吐出空気量に係わる情報(詳細には、例えばインバータの駆動周波数又は電動モータ6の回転数)が入力される。また、定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1Eのモータ制御部7から運転・停止に係わる情報が入力される。また、圧力センサ3で検出された空気槽2内の圧力が入力される。なお、空気槽2内の圧力に対する目標値(目標圧力)Pm、上限値(上限圧力)Pu、及び下限値(下限圧力)Pdは、入力部(図示せず)から入力されて予め設定されている(なお、本実施形態では、Pd<Pm<Pu)。また、後述するハンチング防止のための設定時間T1も、入力部から入力されて予め設定されている。なお、この設定時間は、設備構成や圧縮空気の使用パターンに応じて任意に設定されるものである。 The number control unit 4 receives information on the operation / stop / discharge air amount (specifically, for example, the drive frequency of the inverter or the rotation speed of the electric motor 6) from the motor control unit 7 of the air compressors 1A and 1B for speed change. Is done. Further, information related to operation / stop is input from the motor control unit 7 of the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E. Further, the pressure in the air tank 2 detected by the pressure sensor 3 is input. The target value (target pressure) Pm, the upper limit value (upper limit pressure) Pu, and the lower limit value (lower limit pressure) Pd for the pressure in the air tank 2 are input from an input unit (not shown) and set in advance. (In this embodiment, Pd <Pm <Pu). A setting time T1 for preventing hunting, which will be described later, is also input from the input unit and set in advance. This set time is arbitrarily set according to the equipment configuration and the usage pattern of compressed air.
 そして、台数制御部4は、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力に応じて、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量を可変制御するようになっている。すなわち、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力と目標値Pmとの偏差に基づきPID演算を行い、その演算値に基づいた回転数指令を変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのモータ制御部7へ出力する。変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのモータ制御部7は、この回転数指令に応じて電動モータ6の回転数すなわち吐出空気量を可変制御する。その結果、変速空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量は、下限値(60%)から上限値(200%)までの範囲内で可変されるようになっている。 The number control unit 4 variably controls the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B according to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3. That is, a PID calculation is performed based on the deviation between the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 and the target value Pm, and a rotational speed command based on the calculated value is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B. . The motor control unit 7 of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B variably controls the rotation speed of the electric motor 6, that is, the discharge air amount, in accordance with the rotation speed command. As a result, the total discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressors 1A and 1B can be varied within the range from the lower limit value (60%) to the upper limit value (200%).
 また、台数制御部4は、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力及び変速空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量に応じて、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を制御するようになっている(詳細は後述)。なお、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量の上限値(200%)は、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量の下限値(60%)と1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量(100%)との総和(160%)より大きくなるように構成されている。これにより、設備全体の総吐出空気量を60%から500%まで連続的に可変制御可能としている。したがって、後述の図4で示すように、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させる場合に、空気槽2内の圧力の上昇を抑えることができ、省エネ効果が得られるようになっている。 The number control unit 4 controls the number of operating constant speed air compressors according to the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 and the total discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressors 1A and 1B. (Details will be described later). The upper limit value (200%) of the total discharge air amount of the transmission air compressors 1A and 1B is the lower limit value (60%) of the total discharge air amount of the transmission air compressors 1A and 1B and one constant speed. It is comprised so that it may become larger than the sum total (160%) with the amount (100%) of discharge air of a commercial air compressor. Thereby, the total discharge air amount of the whole equipment can be continuously variably controlled from 60% to 500%. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4 to be described later, when the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is decreased, an increase in pressure in the air tank 2 can be suppressed, and an energy saving effect can be obtained. .
 次に、本実施形態における空気圧縮機の運転台数制御を、空気圧縮機の運転台数を増加させる場合と減少させる場合に大別して説明する。図2は、本実施形態における空気圧縮機の運転台数の増加に係わる制御処理内容を表すフローチャートである。 Next, control of the number of operating air compressors in the present embodiment will be broadly described when increasing the number of operating air compressors and when decreasing the number of operating air compressors. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to an increase in the number of operating air compressors in the present embodiment.
 ステップ10において、台数制御部4は、空気圧縮機の運転台数増加条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。詳細には、例えば圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が下限値Pd未満であるかどうかを判定する。運転台数増加条件が成立しない場合(すなわち、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が下限値Pd以上である場合)は、ステップ10の判定が満たされず、この判定が繰り返される。一方、運転台数増加条件が成立する場合(すなわち、設備全体の総吐出空気量が不足して、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が下限値Pd未満である場合)は、ステップ10の判定が満たされ、ステップ20に移る。 In step 10, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the lower limit value Pd. When the operating number increase condition is not satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the lower limit value Pd), the determination in step 10 is not satisfied and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating units is satisfied (that is, when the total discharge air amount of the entire equipment is insufficient and the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the lower limit value Pd), the determination in step 10 is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to Step 20.
 ステップ20では、台数制御部4は、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを停止させているかどうかを判定する。例えば変速用空気圧縮機1A,1B(及び定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1E)を停止させていれば、ステップ20の判定が満たされ、ステップ30に移る。ステップ30では、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのモータ制御部7へ運転指令を出力する。変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのモータ制御部7は、運転指令に応じて電動モータ6すなわち圧縮機本体5を起動する。 In step 20, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B are stopped. For example, if the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B (and the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, 1E) are stopped, the determination in step 20 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 30. In step 30, an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the air compressor for shifting 1A, 1B. The motor control unit 7 of the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting activates the electric motor 6, that is, the compressor body 5 in accordance with the operation command.
 そして、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを起動させて所定時間が経過してから、再び、ステップ10に進み、空気圧縮機の運転台数増加条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。運転台数増加条件が成立しない場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされず、この判定が繰り返される。一方、運転台数増加条件が成立する場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされ、ステップ20に移る。そして、例えば上述したように変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを運転させていれば、ステップ20の判定が満たされず、ステップ40に移る。ステップ40では、定速用空気圧縮機1Cのモータ制御部7へ運転指令を出力して、定速用空気圧縮機1Cを起動させる。 Then, after the shifting air compressors 1A and 1B are started and a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 10 again to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the speed- change air compressors 1A and 1B are operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 40. In step 40, an operation command is output to the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor 1C to start the constant speed air compressor 1C.
 そして、定速用空気圧縮機1Cを起動させて所定時間が経過してから、再び、ステップ10に進み、空気圧縮機の運転台数増加条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。運転台数増加条件が成立しない場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされず、この判定が繰り返される。一方、運転台数増加条件が成立する場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされ、ステップ20に移る。そして、例えば上述したように変速用空気圧縮機1A,1B及び定速用空気圧縮機1Cを運転させていれば、ステップ20の判定が満たされず、ステップ40に移る。ステップ40では、定速用空気圧縮機1Dのモータ制御部7に運転指令を出力して、定速用空気圧縮機1Dを起動させる。 Then, after the constant speed air compressor 1C is started and a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 10 again to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the speed- change air compressors 1A and 1B and the constant-speed air compressor 1C are operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 40. In step 40, an operation command is output to the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor 1D to start the constant speed air compressor 1D.
 そして、定速用空気圧縮機1Dを起動させて所定時間が経過してから、再び、ステップ10に進み、空気圧縮機の運転台数増加条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。運転台数増加条件が成立しない場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされず、この判定が繰り返される。一方、運転台数増加条件が成立する場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされ、ステップ20に移る。そして、例えば上述したように変速用空気圧縮機1A,1B及び定速用空気圧縮機1C,1Dを運転させていれば、ステップ20の判定が満たされず、ステップ40に移る。ステップ40では、定速用空気圧縮機1Eのモータ制御部7に運転指令を出力して、定速用空気圧縮機1Eを起動させる。 Then, after the constant speed air compressor 1D is activated and a predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 10 again to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the speed- change air compressors 1A and 1B and the constant speed air compressors 1C and 1D are operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 40. In step 40, an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the constant speed air compressor 1E to start the constant speed air compressor 1E.
 図3は、本実施形態における空気圧縮機の運転台数の減少に係わる制御処理内容を表すフローチャートである。 FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to a decrease in the number of operating air compressors in the present embodiment.
 ステップ110において、台数制御部4は、少なくとも1台の定速用空気圧縮機を運転させているかどうかを判定する。そして、例えば変速用空気圧縮機1A,1B及び少なくとも1台の定速用空気圧縮機を運転させていれば、ステップ110の判定が満たされ、ステップ120に移る。ステップ120では、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。詳細には、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q1(詳細には、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量の上限値から1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を差し引いた値となるように予め設定された値。本実施形態では100%)以下であるという条件を満たすかどうか、さらに、この条件を満たす継続時間が設定時間T1に達したかどうかを判定する。 In step 110, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not at least one constant speed air compressor is in operation. For example, if the speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B and at least one constant-speed air compressor are operated, the determination in step 110 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 120. In step 120, it is determined whether or not a condition for reducing the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is satisfied. Specifically, the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B is set to the set value Q1 (more specifically, one constant speed air from the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B. A value set in advance so as to be a value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of the compressor (in this embodiment, 100%) whether or not the condition that it is less than or equal to the condition is satisfied, and the duration time that satisfies this condition is the set time T1 Determine if it has been reached.
 運転台数減少条件が成立しない場合(すなわち、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q1を超えるか、若しくは変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q1以下であっても設定時間T1継続しない場合)は、ステップ120の判定が満たされず、ステップ110に戻って上記同様の手順が繰り返される。一方、運転台数減少条件が成立する場合(すなわち、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q1以下であって設定時間T1継続する場合)は、ステップ120の判定が満たされ、ステップ130に移る。ステップ130では、運転中の定速用空気圧縮機のモータ制御部7に停止指令を出力する。定速用空気圧縮機のモータ制御部7は、停止指令に応じて電動モータ6すなわち圧縮機本体5を停止する。そして、全ての定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1Eを停止させるまでは、上述したステップ110~S130の手順が繰り返される。全ての定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1Eを停止させれば、ステップ110の判定が満たされなくなり、ステップ140に移る。 When the condition for reducing the number of operating units is not satisfied (that is, the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B exceeds the set value Q1, or the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B is the set value Q1 If the setting time T1 does not continue even if it is below, the determination in step 120 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110 and the same procedure as described above is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for reducing the number of operating units is satisfied (that is, when the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is equal to or less than the set value Q1 and continues for the set time T1), the determination in step 120 is satisfied. , Go to step 130. In step 130, a stop command is output to the motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor during operation. The motor controller 7 of the constant speed air compressor stops the electric motor 6, that is, the compressor body 5 in response to the stop command. Then, the steps 110 to S130 described above are repeated until all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are stopped. If all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are stopped, the determination at step 110 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 140.
 ステップ140では、台数制御部4は、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを運転させているかどうかを判定する。全ての定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1Eを停止させた直後であれば、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bをまだ運転させていることから、ステップ140の判定が満たされ、ステップ150に移る。ステップ150では、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの停止条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。詳細には、例えば圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が上限値Pu以上であるかどうかを判定する。変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの停止条件が成立しない場合(すなわち、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が上限値Pu未満である場合)は、ステップ150の判定が満たされず、ステップ110に戻って上記同様の手順が繰り返される。一方、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの停止条件が成立する場合(すなわち、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が上限値Pu以上である場合)は、ステップ150の判定が満たされ、ステップ160に移る。ステップ160では、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのモータ制御部7に停止指令を出力して、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを停止させる。 In step 140, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B are operating. If it is immediately after stopping all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, 1E, since the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B are still operating, the determination of step 140 is satisfied, and step 150 is reached. Move. In step 150, it is determined whether a stop condition for the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting is satisfied. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu. When the stop conditions of the air compressors 1A and 1B for speed change are not satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the upper limit value Pu), the determination in step 150 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110. The same procedure as above is repeated. On the other hand, when the stop condition of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu), the determination of step 150 is satisfied, and step 160 is performed. Move. In step 160, a stop command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B to stop the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B.
 次に、本実施形態の動作及び作用効果を、図4を用いて説明する。図4は、本実施形態における使用空気量が一定比率で減少した場合の動作を説明するためのタイムチャートであり、空気槽2内の圧力及び各空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の経時変化を示す。 Next, operations and effects of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a time chart for explaining the operation when the amount of air used in this embodiment decreases at a constant ratio, and shows the change over time in the pressure in the air tank 2 and the discharge air amount of each air compressor. .
 例えば使用空気量が500%である場合、空気槽2内の圧力を目標値Pmに制御するため、変速空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量100%、変速空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量100%、定速空気圧縮機1Cの吐出空気量100%、定速空気圧縮機1Dの吐出空気量100%、定速空気圧縮機1Eの吐出空気量100%となる。そして、使用空気量が500%から400%まで減少すると、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が200%から100%まで減少する。そして、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が100%以下である状態で設定時間T1が経過したときに、定速空気圧縮機1Eを停止させる。これにより、例えば、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量48%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量48%、定速用空気圧縮機1Eの吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量98%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量98%、定速用空気圧縮機1Eの吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替えられる。 For example, when the amount of air used is 500%, in order to control the pressure in the air tank 2 to the target value Pm, the discharge air amount 100% of the transmission air compressor 1A, the discharge air amount 100% of the transmission air compressor 1B, The discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1C is 100%, the discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1D is 100%, and the discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1E is 100%. When the amount of air used decreases from 500% to 400%, the total discharged air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B decreases from 200% to 100%. The constant speed air compressor 1E is stopped when the set time T1 elapses in a state where the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is 100% or less. As a result, for example, from the operating state of 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1A, 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1B, and 100% discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1E, the gear shift is performed. The operation state is switched to a discharge air amount of 98% for the air compressor 1A, a discharge air amount of 98% for the shift air compressor 1B, and a discharge air amount of 0% for the constant speed air compressor 1E.
 その後、使用空気量が300%まで減少すると、再び、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が100%まで減少する。そして、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が100%以下である状態で設定時間T1が経過したときに、定速空気圧縮機1Dを停止させる。これにより、例えば、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量48%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量48%、定速用空気圧縮機1Dの吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量98%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量98%、定速用空気圧縮機1Dの吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替えられる。 Thereafter, when the amount of air used decreases to 300%, the total amount of air discharged from the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting is reduced to 100% again. Then, the constant speed air compressor 1D is stopped when the set time T1 elapses in a state in which the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is 100% or less. As a result, for example, from the operating state where the discharge air amount 48% of the shifting air compressor 1A, the discharge air amount 48% of the shifting air compressor 1B, and the discharge air amount 100% of the constant speed air compressor 1D are changed. The operation state is switched to 98% discharge air amount for the air compressor 1A, 98% discharge air amount for the shift air compressor 1B, and 0% discharge air amount for the constant speed air compressor 1D.
 その後、使用空気量が200%まで減少すると、再び、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が100%まで減少する。そして、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が100%以下である状態で設定時間T1が経過したときに、定速空気圧縮機1Cを停止させる。これにより、例えば、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量48%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量48%、定速用空気圧縮機1Cの吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量98%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量98%、定速用空気圧縮機1Cの吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替えられる。 Thereafter, when the amount of air used decreases to 200%, the total amount of discharged air from the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting is reduced to 100% again. Then, the constant speed air compressor 1C is stopped when the set time T1 elapses in a state where the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is 100% or less. As a result, for example, shifting from the operating state of 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1A, 48% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1B, and 100% discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1C is performed. The operation state is switched to 98% discharge air amount of the air compressor 1A, 98% discharge air amount of the shift air compressor 1B, and 0% discharge air amount of the constant speed air compressor 1C.
 このように本実施形態においては、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させるときに、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bが高回転領域に切り替えられるので、省エネ効果を高めることができる。 Thus, in the present embodiment, when the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is decreased, the speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B are switched to the high speed region, so that the energy saving effect can be enhanced.
 また、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q1以下であるという条件を満たした直後ではなく、その条件を満たす継続時間が設定時間T1に達したときに、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させている。すなわち、瞬間的に、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q1以下となっても、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させない。したがって、ハンチングを防止することができる。 Further, not only immediately after satisfying the condition that the total discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressors 1A and 1B is equal to or less than the set value Q1, but when the duration time satisfying the condition reaches the set time T1, The number of operating air compressors is reduced. That is, even if the total discharge air amount of the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B is instantaneously equal to or less than the set value Q1, the number of operating constant speed air compressors is not reduced. Therefore, hunting can be prevented.
 なお、上記一実施形態においては、台数制御部4は、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを同時に起動させるとともに、同時に停止させる場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、本発明の技術思想及び趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内で変形が可能である。すなわち、例えば変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを順次停止させてもよく、このような第1の変形例を図5及び図6により説明する。さらに、例えば変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを順次起動させてもよく、このような第2の変形例を図7により説明する。 In the above embodiment, the case where the number control unit 4 starts the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting at the same time and stops them at the same time has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. That is, for example, the speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B may be sequentially stopped. Such a first modification will be described with reference to FIGS. Further, for example, the shift air compressors 1A and 1B may be sequentially activated, and such a second modification will be described with reference to FIG.
 図5は、第1の変形例における空気圧縮機の運転台数の減少に係わる制御処理内容を表すフローチャートである。図6は、第1の変形例における使用空気量が一定比率で減少した場合の動作を説明するためのタイムチャートであり、空気槽2内の圧力及び各空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の経時変化を示す。なお、本変形例において、上記一実施形態と同等の部分は適宜説明を省略する。 FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to a decrease in the number of operating air compressors in the first modification. FIG. 6 is a time chart for explaining the operation when the amount of air used in the first modified example decreases at a constant ratio, and the change over time of the pressure in the air tank 2 and the discharge air amount of each air compressor. Indicates. In this modification, the description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.
 全ての定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1Eを停止させて、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを運転させていれば、ステップ110を経てステップ140の判定が満たされ、ステップ170に移る。ステップ170では、台数制御部4は、変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。詳細には、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q2(詳細には、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのうちの一方の変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量の上限値となるように予め設定された値。本実施形態では100%)以下であるという条件を満たすかどうか、さらに、この条件を満たす継続時間が設定時間T2に達したかどうかを判定する。なお、本変形例では、設定時間T2=T1であるが、設定時間T2が入力部から入力されて予め設定されてもよい。 If all the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, and 1E are stopped and the shift air compressors 1A and 1B are operated, the determination of step 140 is satisfied through step 110, and the process proceeds to step 170. In step 170, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not a condition for reducing the number of operating air compressors for shifting is satisfied. Specifically, the total discharge air amount of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B is set to the set value Q2 (specifically, the discharge air amount of one shift air compressor 1A of the shift air compressors 1A and 1B It is determined whether or not a condition set in advance so as to be an upper limit value (100% in the present embodiment) is satisfied, and whether or not a duration time that satisfies this condition has reached a set time T2. In this modification, the set time T2 = T1, but the set time T2 may be set in advance by inputting from the input unit.
 変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件が成立しない場合(すなわち、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q2を超えるか、若しくは変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q2以下であっても設定時間T2継続しない場合)は、ステップ170の判定が満たされず、ステップ110に戻って上記同様の手順が繰り返される。一方、変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件が成立する場合(すなわち、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q2以下であって設定時間T2継続する場合)は、ステップ170の判定が満たされ、ステップ180に移る。ステップ180では、変速用空気圧縮機1Bのモータ制御部7に停止指令を出力して、変速用空気圧縮機1Bを停止させる(図6参照)。 When the condition for decreasing the number of operating air compressors for shifting is not satisfied (that is, the total discharge air amount of the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B exceeds the set value Q2 or the total discharging of the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B) In the case where the set time T2 does not continue even if the air amount is equal to or less than the set value Q2, the determination in step 170 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110 and the same procedure as described above is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for reducing the number of operating air compressors for shifting is satisfied (that is, when the total discharge air amount of the shifting air compressors 1A and 1B is equal to or less than the set value Q2 and continues for the set time T2), step The determination at 170 is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step 180. In step 180, a stop command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressor 1B to stop the speed change air compressor 1B (see FIG. 6).
 そして、変速用空気圧縮機1Bを停止させていることから、ステップ110を経てステップ140の判定が満たされず、ステップ190に移る。ステップ190では、台数制御部4は、1台の変速用空気圧縮機を運転させているかどうかを判定する。変速用空気圧縮機1Aをまだ運転させていることから、ステップ190の判定が満たされ、ステップ200に移る。ステップ200では、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの停止条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。詳細には、例えば圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が上限値Pu以上であるかどうかを判定する。変速用空気圧縮機1Aの停止条件が成立しない場合(すなわち、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が上限値Pu未満である場合)は、ステップ200の判定が満たされず、ステップ110に戻って上記同様の手順が繰り返される。一方、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの停止条件が成立する場合(すなわち、圧力センサ3で検出された圧力が上限値Pu以上である場合)は、ステップ200の判定が満たされ、ステップ210に移る。ステップ210では、変速用空気圧縮機1Aのモータ制御部7に停止指令を出力して、変速用空気圧縮機1Aを停止させる。 And since the air compressor for shifting 1B is stopped, the determination of step 140 is not satisfied through step 110, and the routine proceeds to step 190. In step 190, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not one shifting air compressor is operating. Since the shifting air compressor 1A is still operating, the determination in step 190 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 200. In step 200, it is determined whether a stop condition for the air compressor for shifting 1A is satisfied. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu. When the stop condition of the air compressor for shifting 1A is not satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is less than the upper limit Pu), the determination in step 200 is not satisfied, and the process returns to step 110 and the same as above. The procedure is repeated. On the other hand, when the stop condition of the air compressor for shifting 1 </ b> A is satisfied (that is, when the pressure detected by the pressure sensor 3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value Pu), the determination in step 200 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 210. In step 210, a stop command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the speed change air compressor 1A to stop the speed change air compressor 1A.
 以上のような変形例においても、上記一実施形態と同様、省エネ効果を高めながらハンチングを防止することができる。また、本変形例においては、設備全体の総吐出空気量を100%以下まで減少させるときに、変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を2台から1台に減少させている。したがって、上記一実施形態のように変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させない場合と比べ、省エネ効果を高めることができる。 Also in the modified examples as described above, hunting can be prevented while enhancing the energy saving effect as in the above-described embodiment. In this modification, when the total discharge air amount of the entire facility is reduced to 100% or less, the number of operating air compressors for shifting is reduced from two to one. Therefore, the energy saving effect can be enhanced as compared with the case where the number of operating air compressors for shifting is not reduced as in the above embodiment.
 また、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q2以下であるという条件を満たした直後ではなく、その条件を満たす継続時間が設定時間T2に達したときに、変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させている。すなわち、瞬間的に、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量が設定値Q2以下となっても、変速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させない。したがって、ハンチングを防止することができる。 Further, not immediately after satisfying the condition that the total discharge air amount of the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting is equal to or less than the set value Q2, but when the duration time satisfying the condition has reached the set time T2, the air for shifting The number of compressors in operation is decreasing. That is, even if the total amount of air discharged from the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B instantaneously becomes the set value Q2 or less, the number of operating speed change air compressors is not reduced. Therefore, hunting can be prevented.
 図7は、第2の変形例における空気圧縮機の運転台数の増加に係わる制御処理内容を表すフローチャートである。なお、本変形例において、上記一実施形態と同等の部分は適宜説明を省略する。 FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of control processing related to an increase in the number of operating air compressors in the second modified example. In this modification, the description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.
 ステップ10において、台数制御部4は、空気圧縮機の運転台数増加条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。運転台数増加条件が成立しない場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされず、この判定が繰り返される。一方、運転台数増加条件が成立する場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされ、ステップ20に移る。 In step 10, the number control unit 4 determines whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20.
 ステップ20では、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bを停止させているかどうかを判定する。例えば変速用空気圧縮機1A,1B(及び定速用空気圧縮機1C,1D,1E)を停止させていれば、ステップ20の判定が満たされ、ステップ50に移る。ステップ50では、1台目の変速用空気圧縮機1Aのモータ制御部7へ運転指令を出力して、変速用空気圧縮機1Aを起動させる。 In step 20, it is determined whether or not the speed change air compressors 1A and 1B are stopped. For example, if the shifting air compressors 1A, 1B (and the constant speed air compressors 1C, 1D, 1E) are stopped, the determination in step 20 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 50. In step 50, an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the first shift air compressor 1A to start the shift air compressor 1A.
 そして、変速用空気圧縮機1Aを起動させて所定時間が経過してから、再び、ステップ10に進み、空気圧縮機の運転台数増加条件が成立するかどうかを判定する。運転台数増加条件が成立しない場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされず、この判定が繰り返される。一方、運転台数増加条件が成立する場合は、ステップ10の判定が満たされ、ステップ20に移る。そして、例えば上述したように変速用空気圧縮機1Aを運転させていれば、ステップ20の判定が満たされず、ステップ60に移る。 Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the air compressor for shifting 1A, the process again proceeds to step 10 to determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of operating air compressors is satisfied. If the operating number increase condition is not satisfied, the determination in step 10 is not satisfied, and this determination is repeated. On the other hand, when the condition for increasing the number of operating vehicles is satisfied, the determination in step 10 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 20. For example, if the gear-shifting air compressor 1A is operated as described above, the determination in step 20 is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 60.
 ステップ60では、台数制御部4は、1台の変速用空気圧縮機を停止させているかどうかを判定する。変速用空気圧縮機1Bをまだ停止させていることから、ステップ60の判定が満たされ、ステップ70に移る。ステップ70では、2台目の変速用空気圧縮機1Bのモータ制御部7へ運転指令を出力して、変速用空気圧縮機1Bを起動させる。 In step 60, the unit control unit 4 determines whether or not one shifting air compressor is stopped. Since the speed change air compressor 1B is still stopped, the determination in step 60 is satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 70. In step 70, an operation command is output to the motor control unit 7 of the second shift air compressor 1B to start the shift air compressor 1B.
 以上のような変形例でも、上記一実施形態と同様、省エネ効果を高めながらハンチングを防止することができる。また、本変形例においては、設備全体の総吐出空気量を100%まで増加させるときに、1台の変速用空気圧縮機のみを運転させている。したがって、上記一実施形態のように2台の変速用空気圧縮機を運転させる場合と比べ、省エネ効果を高めることができる。 Even in the above modification, hunting can be prevented while enhancing the energy saving effect, as in the above-described embodiment. Further, in this modification, when the total discharge air amount of the entire equipment is increased to 100%, only one speed change air compressor is operated. Therefore, the energy saving effect can be enhanced as compared with the case where two shift air compressors are operated as in the above-described embodiment.
 なお、上記一実施形態等では、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件における設定値Q1は、2台の変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量の上限値から1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を差し引いた値となるように予め設定された場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、本発明の技術思想及び趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内で変形が可能である。すなわち、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量1A,1Bの上限値から1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を差し引いた値に対して100%~90%の範囲内となるように且つ2台の変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量の下限値以上となるように予め設定されていればよい。具体的には、例えば設定値Q1=90%に予め設定されてもよい。この条件では、例えば、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量45%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量45%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量100%の運転状態から、変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量95%、変速用空気圧縮機1Bの吐出空気量95%、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量0%の運転状態に切り替えるようになる。したがって、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bが高回転領域に切り替えられるので、省エネ効果を高めることができる。 In the above-described embodiment and the like, the set value Q1 in the condition for decreasing the number of constant-speed air compressors to be operated is determined from the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two speed-changing air compressors 1A and 1B. The case where the value is set in advance so as to be a value obtained by subtracting the amount of air discharged from the high-speed air compressor has been described as an example. It is. That is, within the range of 100% to 90% of the value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor from the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount 1A, 1B of the two speed change air compressors And it may be set in advance so as to be equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors 1A and 1B. Specifically, for example, the setting value Q1 may be set in advance to 90%. Under these conditions, for example, the operating state of 45% discharge air amount of the shifting air compressor 1A, 45% discharge air amount of the shifting air compressor 1B, and 100% discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor. From the operating state of 95% discharge air amount of the air compressor for shifting 1A, 95% discharge air amount of the air compressor for shifting 1B, and 0% of the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor. Become. Therefore, since the air compressors 1A and 1B for shifting are switched to the high rotation region, the energy saving effect can be enhanced.
 また、上記第1の変形例では、定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数減少条件における設定値Q2は、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのうちの一方の変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量の上限値となるように予め設定された場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、本発明の技術思想及び趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内で変形が可能である。すなわち、変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bのうちの一方の変速用空気圧縮機1Aの吐出空気量の上限値に対して100%~90%の範囲内となるように且つ変速用空気圧縮機1A,1Bの総吐出空気量の下限値以上となるように予め設定されていればよい。具体的には、例えば設定値Q2=90%に予め設定されてもよい。この場合も、上記同様の効果を得ることができる。 Further, in the first modified example, the set value Q2 in the condition for decreasing the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is the discharge air amount of one of the shifting air compressors 1A and 1B. However, the present invention is not limited to this and can be modified without departing from the technical idea and spirit of the present invention. In other words, the transmission air compressor 1A is within a range of 100% to 90% with respect to the upper limit value of the discharge air amount of one of the transmission air compressors 1A and 1B. , 1B may be set in advance so as to be equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount. Specifically, for example, the setting value Q2 may be preset to 90%. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
 また、上記一実施形態等では、台数制御部4は、空気圧縮機1A~1Eとは別体として備えられた場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、本発明の技術思想及び趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内で変形が可能である。すなわち、台数制御部4は、空気圧縮機1A~1Eのうちのいずれかに一体として備えられてもよいし、空気圧縮機1A~1Eのうちのいずれかのモータ制御部7と一体として構成されてもよい。これらの場合も、上記同様の効果を得ることができる。 In the above-described embodiment and the like, the case where the number control unit 4 is provided as a separate body from the air compressors 1A to 1E has been described as an example. Modifications can be made without departing from the scope. That is, the number control unit 4 may be provided integrally with any of the air compressors 1A to 1E, or may be configured integrally with any one of the motor control units 7 of the air compressors 1A to 1E. May be. In these cases, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
 また、上記一実施形態等では、空気圧縮機1A~1Eのうちの2台の空気圧縮機を変速用として選択するとともに、残りの3台の空気圧縮機を定速用として選択するように切り替え可能な構成である場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、本発明の技術思想及び趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内で変形が可能である。すなわち、例えば空気圧縮機を変速用/定速用に切り替えないような構成であって、2台の変速用空気圧縮機と3台の定速用空気圧縮機を備えてもよい。すなわち、2台の空気圧縮機のモータ制御部7だけが、電動モータ6の回転数を可変制御する機能(インバータ)を有していてもよい。また、定速用空気圧縮機の台数は、3台に限られず、1台でもよく、又は2台若しくは4台以上でもよい。これらの場合も、上記同様の効果を得ることができる。 In the above-described embodiment, the two air compressors among the air compressors 1A to 1E are selected for shifting, and the remaining three air compressors are switched to be selected for constant speed. The case where the configuration is possible has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea and spirit of the present invention. That is, for example, the air compressor may be configured not to be switched between speed change / constant speed, and may include two speed change air compressors and three constant speed air compressors. That is, only the motor control units 7 of the two air compressors may have a function (inverter) for variably controlling the rotation speed of the electric motor 6. The number of constant speed air compressors is not limited to three, and may be one, or two or four or more. In these cases, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
 また、上記一実施形態等では、各空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の最大値が同じであって、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の2倍である場合を例にとって説明したが、これに限られず、本発明の技術思想及び趣旨を逸脱しない範囲内で変形が可能である。すなわち、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値と1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量との総和より大きくなるように構成されていればよい。具体的には、例えば、1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量が100%であって2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値が60%であれば、2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が160%より大きくなるように構成されていればよい。この場合も、上記同様の効果を得ることができる。 In the above-described embodiment, the maximum value of the discharge air amount of each air compressor is the same, and the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is one constant speed air. The case where the amount of air discharged by the compressor is twice the example has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea and spirit of the present invention. That is, the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors and the discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor. As long as it is larger than the total sum. Specifically, for example, if the discharge air amount of one constant speed air compressor is 100% and the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of two shift air compressors is 60%, 2 What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the upper limit of the total discharge air quantity of the air compressor for shifting of a stand may become larger than 160%. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.
 また、台数制御部4と、空気圧縮機1A~1Eとをインターネットを利用して有線・無線の通信網を利用して通信可能に接続する構成とすることも当然に可能である。更に、端末装置に、空気圧縮機1A~1Eの電動モータ6回転数、変速あるいは定速圧縮機を区別する情報、圧力センサ3の圧力等の種々の情報を表示するように構成することも可能である。 Also, it is naturally possible to connect the number control unit 4 and the air compressors 1A to 1E so that they can communicate with each other using a wired / wireless communication network using the Internet. Further, the terminal device can be configured to display various information such as the number of rotations of the electric motor 6 of the air compressors 1A to 1E, information for distinguishing the speed change or constant speed compressor, the pressure of the pressure sensor 3, and the like. It is.
 1A,1B,1C,1D,1E  空気圧縮機
 2  空気槽
 3  圧力センサ(圧力検出部)
 4  台数制御部
 5  圧縮機本体
 6  電動モータ
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1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Air compressor 2 Air tank 3 Pressure sensor (pressure detector)
4 Number control unit 5 Compressor body 6 Electric motor 7 Motor control unit

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  1.  圧縮機本体、前記圧縮機本体を駆動する電動モータ、及び前記電動モータを制御するモータ制御部をそれぞれ備え、2台の変速用空気圧縮機及び少なくとも1台の定速用空気圧縮機を構成する少なくとも3台の空気圧縮機と、
     前記空気圧縮機から吐出された圧縮空気を貯留する空気槽と、
     前記空気槽内の圧力を検出する圧力検出部と、
     前記圧力検出部で検出された圧力に応じて、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量を可変制御するとともに、前記圧力検出部で検出された圧力及び前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量に応じて、前記定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を制御する台数制御部とを備え、
     前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値が、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値と前記1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量との総和より大きくなるように構成された圧縮空気製造設備であって、
     前記台数制御部は、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機及び前記定速用空気圧縮機を運転させている場合に、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の上限値から前記1台の定速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量を差し引いた値に対して100%~90%の範囲内となるように且つ前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値以上となるように予め設定された設定値以下であるかどうかを判定し、その判定を満たす継続時間が予め設定された設定時間に達したときに、前記定速用空気圧縮機の運転台数を減少させることを特徴とする圧縮空気製造設備。
    A compressor main body, an electric motor for driving the compressor main body, and a motor control unit for controlling the electric motor are provided, and two shift air compressors and at least one constant speed air compressor are configured. At least three air compressors;
    An air tank for storing compressed air discharged from the air compressor;
    A pressure detector for detecting the pressure in the air tank;
    In accordance with the pressure detected by the pressure detector, the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is variably controlled, and the pressure detected by the pressure detector and the two shift airs A unit controller for controlling the number of operating constant-speed air compressors according to the total discharge air amount of the compressor,
    The upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors is the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors and the discharge air of the one constant speed air compressor. A compressed air production facility configured to be larger than the total amount,
    In the case where the two speed change air compressors and the constant speed air compressor are operated, the number control unit is configured such that a total discharge air amount of the two speed change air compressors is the two speed change air compressors. The range is 100% to 90% with respect to a value obtained by subtracting the discharge air amount of the one constant speed air compressor from the upper limit value of the total discharge air amount of the variable speed air compressor. It is determined whether or not it is less than or equal to a preset value that is equal to or greater than the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors, and the duration time that satisfies the determination is set to a preset set time A compressed air production facility characterized in that when it reaches, the number of operating constant-speed air compressors is reduced.
  2.  請求項1記載の圧縮空気製造設備において、
     前記台数制御部は、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機のみを運転させている場合に、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量が、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機のうちの一方の変速用空気圧縮機の吐出空気量の上限値に対して100%~90%の範囲内となるように且つ前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機の総吐出空気量の下限値以上となるように予め設定された設定値以下であるかどうかを判定し、その判定を満たす継続時間が予め設定された設定時間に達したときに、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機のうちの他方の変速用空気圧縮機を停止させることを特徴とする圧縮空気製造設備。
    The compressed air production facility according to claim 1,
    In the case where only the two shifting air compressors are operated, the number control unit is configured such that a total discharge air amount of the two shifting air compressors is equal to that of the two shifting air compressors. One of the shift air compressors is within the range of 100% to 90% with respect to the upper limit value of the discharge air amount, and more than the lower limit value of the total discharge air amount of the two shift air compressors It is determined whether or not the set value is equal to or smaller than a preset set value so as to satisfy, and when the duration time that satisfies the determination reaches a preset set time, of the two shift air compressors A compressed air production facility, wherein the other air compressor for shifting is stopped.
  3.  請求項2記載の圧縮空気製造設備において、
     前記台数制御部は、前記2台の変速用空気圧縮機を停止させている状態で、前記圧力検出部で検出された圧力が予め設定された下限値未満である場合に、まず1台目の変速用空気圧縮機を起動し、その後、所定時間が経過しても、前記圧力検出部で検出された圧力が前記下限値未満である場合に、2台目の変速用空気圧縮機を起動することを特徴とする圧縮空気製造設備。
    The compressed air production facility according to claim 2,
    When the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit is less than a preset lower limit in a state in which the two air compressors for shifting are stopped, the number control unit starts with the first unit After the shift air compressor is started, the second shift air compressor is started when the pressure detected by the pressure detection unit is less than the lower limit value even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Compressed air production facility characterized by that.
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