Abstract: A compressor for processing a compressor gas is provided. A performance map is provided that comprises a plurality of performance curves showing head and flow conditions at various compressor speeds. The performance curves terminate at one end at surge points. Also provided is a processing and calculating unit interfaced with the compressor, for measuring performance parameters of the compressor necessary to determine actual head and flow conditions of the compressor at a given processor speed and for performing calculations. The compressor map performance curves are converted into deviation curves, where the deviation curves represent deviations from the surge point at the head and flow conditions. The deviation curves are merged into a universal compressor curve with a merge-function to within a pre-defined tolerance. Imaginary map head and flow values are calculated using the universal compressor curve, merge-function, deviation curves, and performance curves at the compressor speed.