Service life of reciprocating compressor connecting rods
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What is the service life of the connecting rod in a reciprocating compressor?
Reply to 1# gaodi913: In my opinion, the service life of reciprocating compressor connecting rods is mainly related to the material of the rods, improper assembly, and poor lubrication. It is also possible that severe liquid presence in the cylinder could cause damage to the connecting rod. The reciprocating compressors we use here have been in operation for nearly 20 years without any damage to the connecting rods.
In the book \"FAQs on Reciprocating Compressor Technology,\" the safe service life of connecting rods is specified as follows: it is generally not allowed to exceed 25,000,000*1/n hours. n—rotational speed, unit: r/min. I don’t know how it was calculated?
Haven’t heard of it; it’s been about 20 years, I guess!
I want to know too. If there are no defects in the dimensions or interior, can it still be used?
The book only mentions the safe usage period; what I understand is that once that period has passed, if one wants to continue using it, the frequency of inspections needs to be increased.