Several questions on compressor science*

Those who study craftsmanship are made to take care of compressors – your managers really have a sharp eye! I need to think about this carefully; maybe tomorrow.

On-site management, installation records, commissioning plans, and equipment registers – learning as you go. . .

Managing compressors is not something that can be learned in just one or two months; a long-term approach is necessary. One can learn while working, and it’s great to start learning from the moment of compressor installation*. According to LZ’s description, the top priority is to first understand the knowledge related to the acceptance and installation of compressors; otherwise, there is a high risk of being deceived by the installation company. The following recommendations are given in accordance with the sequence of tasks: 1. Retrieve all the compressor drawings and installation and operation manuals as soon as possible; focus on the installation and commissioning sections of the manuals, and make sure to understand anything that is not clear. 2. After gaining a clear understanding of the installation requirements, promptly review and confirm the work that has already been completed. This includes checking whether there are any omissions in the assignment of installation tasks, whether the compressor and its associated equipment have all arrived, whether the necessary specialized tools as well as the equipment that the installation company needs to prepare have been delivered or confirmed, and whether the schedule for compressor installation and the lifting plan are reasonable. 3. Acceptance and handover of the compressor foundation: It should be noted that generally, the foundation construction is the responsibility of the civil engineering team. However, the acceptance of the equipment foundation must not be neglected for this reason, as it can lead to serious problems later on. It is essential to be involved in the entire acceptance process to ensure that all important dimensions, elevations, and levels meet the design requirements; if they do not, the civil engineering team must be asked to make corrections – there should be no compromises. 4. When the installation of the compressor begins, professional technicians from the manufacturer are usually present to provide guidance. At this time, the professionals carry a great deal of expertise, and many questions can be asked to them directly. The most important task at the moment is the preparation before installing the compressor; once the preparation is done, there will be fewer problems during the installation process. I hope the following will be helpful to you.

Dear, GE and Shenyang Drum are both well-known compressor suppliers. At the beginner level of compressor management, one should focus on basic tasks. In addition to participating in installation, testing, acceptance, and commissioning, it is necessary to record installation data as part of a file during the initial installation phase – details such as the clearance at the start point and the clearance at the end point. The original design values are provided in the instructions; you should ensure that all these values are measured and recorded during installation. You’re putting it in the archive. Then there is lubricant management, such as changing the oil after 3,000 hours or 8,000 hours, as well as lubricating the motor, and so on. Then there’s component management, such as the components needed for minor repairs (which are usually included as part of the standard accessories). Component management should also be integrated into your inventory management system, including items that need to be replaced or measured during minor, medium, and major repairs. Such as spare intake and exhaust valves, etc. Then there is start/stop management and record management. Starting and stopping a plant should not be a problem for someone who works in process engineering; you must have prepared technical instructions for such operations before, things like draining the air intake buffer tank, performing gear rotation, and so on. Record management involves keeping detailed records of temperature, pressure, and so on at various points every 4 hours or 2 hours. That’s roughly what basic management entails.