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Abstract

An apparatus and method of controlling air compressors is disclosed. In this invention, an air compressor is started to supply compressed air to an air tank. A temperature sensor senses the lubrication oil temperature of the compressor, and outputs a temperature signal to the controller, which compares the sensed oil temperature with a preset reference temperature. When the sensed oil temperature is not higher than the preset reference temperature, a pressure sensor senses the compressed air pressure within the tank, and outputs a pressure signal to the controller. When the compressed air pressure is higher than a minimum pressure, the controller lowers the frequency of a drive signal for the air compressor and operates the air compressor at a low rpm. When the compressed air pressure is higher than a preset maximum pressure, the controller operates the air compressor at a minimum rpm and partially discharges compressed air from the tank into the atmosphere. When the compressed air pressure is higher than a preset stop pressure, the controller stops the operation of the air compressor. When the compressed air pressure is not higher than the minimum pressure, the controller raises the frequency of the drive signal for the compressor, thus smoothly operating the air compressor and lengthening the expected life span of the air compressor.

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