One deviation alone might not be enough to bring on a compressor failure, but, when several more deviations combine, the failure risk is known to increase exponentially.
According to many sources, maintenance cost avoidance can be built into a compressor specification.1–3 Maintenance cost avoidance should be confirmed during the pre-purchase machinery quality assessment (MQA). At all times, specifying, purchasing, installing and operating reliable compressors makes more sense than buying compressors based on faith, past reputation or the lowest bid.
When purchasing new compressors, the best available solutions are minimizing risks as part of the process to specify, design, build and install the machines. It is possible to “design out” the need for frequent or specific types of maintenance. Remember: The most desirable compressor is designed
Log in to view this article.
Not Yet A Subscriber? Here are Your Options.
1) Start a FREE TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION and gain access to all articles in the current issue of Hydrocarbon Processing magazine.
2) SUBSCRIBE to Hydrocarbon Processing magazine in print or digital format and gain ACCESS to the current issue as well as to 3 articles from the HP archives per month. $409 for an annual subscription*.
3) Start a FULL ACCESS PLAN SUBSCRIPTION and regain ACCESS to this article, the current issue, all past issues in the HP Archive, the HP Process Handbooks, HP Market Data, and more. $1,995 for an annual subscription. For information about group rates or multi-year terms, contact email Peter Ramsay or call +44 20 3409 2240*.
*Access will be granted the next business day.