Compressor Maintenance List Should Include Revaluation: Detailed audits can improve reliability, efficiency, environmental soundness

摘要

Reciprocating compressors are long-lived machines whose basic design has not changed over many decades. Yet this longevity can cause operators to neglect updates that may cut operating costs and increase reliability. Specialized audits of reciprocating compressors often reveal ways to cut energy use significantly, reduce emissions and improve process control, with payback periods measured in months (Figure 1).