The performance of reciprocating compressors remains a pivotal topic in the design and optimisation of industrial process systems due to their widespread application in refrigeration, energy storage ...

Combining periodic in-person monitoring with a prognostics method for estimating rotational position from pressure readings enhances the ability to predict and address potential failures in ...

The reciprocating piston compressor is the most widely used equipment for gas service. 1 It consists of a double-acting piston with pressure-actuated check valves controlling the flow for both suction ...

One of the most common ways that industries adapt and advance is to find new uses for an established technology. Many OEMs have used the proven technology of reciprocating compressors for new uses, ...

The growth of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market has resulted in the increased application of labyrinth compressors in both stationary and marine installations. Vertical, inline reciprocating ...

A common cause of premature reciprocating compressor failure is overheating. A recip that is running too hot will surely fail before its time. A service tech should always look for this potential ...

The compressor is the heart of any air conditioning or refrigeration system, so when it starts showing signs of not working correctly, technicians must act quickly in order to find out what is wrong.