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Summarization of Contents
Ariel Compressors: Technical Manual Overview
Technical Manual Scope
Technical manual for specific Ariel compressor models including JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP, JGQ.
Section 1: Design Specifications & Data
General Compressor Information
Introduction to Ariel compressors and the scope of the manual.
Compressor Frame Specifications
Technical specifications for JGI, JGM & JGP frame compressors.
Opposed Throw Weight Balancing
Details on balancing reciprocating weights in opposing throws.
Product Information and Safety Plates
Description of product identification and safety plates on the compressor.
Important Safety & Data Information
Essential safety precautions and data for operating the compressor.
Identification Plate Locations
Locations of various identification plates on the compressor.
Component Clearances and Tolerances
Table of clearances for various compressor components.
Piston and Packing Ring Clearances
Side clearance specifications for piston and packing rings.
Piston-to-Bore Clearances and Ring Gaps
Clearances and ring end gaps for M, P & SP class cylinders.
Fastener Torque Specifications and Procedures
Torque values for various fasteners used in compressor assembly.
Ariel Bolting and Zone 1 Environment
Information on Ariel's selected bolting and Zone 1 environmental requirements.
Section 2: Installation
Lifting and Setting the Compressor
Safe procedures and considerations for lifting and setting the compressor.
Compressor Leveling and Alignment Limits
Maximum allowable angles for leveling compressors.
Aligning Main Bearing Bores
Procedure to ensure proper alignment of main bearing bores.
Setting Crosshead Guides
Procedure for setting crosshead guides for proper alignment.
Alignment to Driver
Importance of proper alignment with the driver for performance.
Coupling TIR Limits
Face angular TIR limits for Rexnord and TB Woods couplings.
Cold and Hot Alignment
Alignment checks considering thermal growth and operating temperatures.
Electrical Grounding
Requirements for proper electrical grounding of the compressor skid.
Vents and Drains
Importance and requirements for vents and drains.
BICERA Type Crankcase Over-Pressure Relief Valves
Installation and handling of BICERA crankcase relief valves.
Section 3: Start Up Procedures
General Start-Up Procedures
Importance of the Start Up Check List and operator knowledge.
Warranty Notification and Checklists
Forms for warranty notification and start-up checklists.
Unit Location and Cylinder Data
Recording unit location, cylinder, and operating conditions data.
Start-Up Check List: Field Commissioning
Checklist for field commissioning at start-up.
Start-Up Check List: Instrumentation & Lube System
Checks for instrumentation and force feed lubrication systems.
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP)
Definition of Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP).
Relief Valve Settings and Oil System Priming
Considerations for relief valve settings and oil system priming.
Lubricator Adjustment and Re-Application
Adjusting lubricator and considerations for compressor re-application.
Section 4: Lubrication
General Lubrication Functions
Key functions performed by lubrication in a compressor.
Lubricant Characteristics
Properties and types of lubricants for compressors.
Lubricant Base Stock Types
Types of base stocks and additives used in lubricants.
Synthetic Lubricants
Properties and types of synthetic lubricants (PAO, Diester, PAG).
Frame Oil System Components
Components of the frame oil system: strainer, pump, cooler.
Oil Temperature Control and Filtration
Function of oil temperature control valves and oil filtration.
Compressor Prelube Pump and Oil Heaters
Importance of pre-lube systems and use of oil heaters.
Frame Lubricant, Viscosity, Pressure, and Temperature
Recommended frame lubricant and operating parameters.
Oil Maintenance and System Cleanliness
Guidelines for oil maintenance and maintaining oil system cleanliness.
Cylinder and Packing Lubrication
Systems and methods for cylinder and packing lubrication.
Lubrication Recommendations
Lube type and rate recommendations for various gas streams.
Water-Cooled Packing and Coolant Systems
Requirements for water-cooled packing and associated coolant systems.
Force Feed Lubrication System Description
Description of the force feed lubrication system operation.
Divider Valves and Pressure Testing
Description, assembly, operation, and testing of divider valves.
Proflo PF1 Monitor and DNFT Switch
Description of Proflo PF1 fluid-flow monitor and DNFT switch.
Proflo PF1 Operation, Setup, and Battery
Proflo PF1 button operation, setup, and battery replacement.
Proflo PF1 Wiring and PLC Integration
Using Proflo PF1 pulse output and alarm circuits with PLC.
Proflo PF1 Accessories and Arc Welding Protection
Available accessories for Proflo PF1 and protection during arc welding.
Force Feed Lubrication System Monitoring
Monitoring requirements for the force feed lubrication system.
Frame Lubricating System Description
Description of the frame lubricating oil system.
Lube Oil Filter Installation
Steps for installing spin-on and cartridge type oil filters.
Lube Oil Pump and Pressure Regulation
Description and adjustment of the lube oil pump and pressure.
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
Function and settings for low oil pressure shutdown.
Section 5: Maintenance
General Introduction and Compressor Components
Overview of compressor frame assembly components.
Connecting Rod Maintenance
Steps for removal, installation, and bushing replacement of connecting rods.
Crosshead Maintenance
Procedures for crosshead removal and installation.
Crankshaft Main Bearings Checking
Procedure for checking main bearing clearances.
Crankshaft Removal and Oil Slinger
Steps for crankshaft removal and oil slinger maintenance.
Main Bearings Removal/Installation w/Crankshaft
Procedures for main bearing maintenance with crankshaft removed or in place.
Chain Drive System
Description, adjustment, and replacement of the chain drive system.
Piston and Rod Maintenance
Procedures for piston and rod removal, disassembly, and reassembly.
Piston Rod Run Out and Ring Wear
Checking piston rod run out and determining piston ring wear.
Piston Rod Pressure Packing Maintenance
Procedures for removing and reassembling piston rod pressure packing.
Types of Piston Rod Packing Rings
Description of different types of piston rod packing rings.
Water-Cooled Piston Rod Packing
Reassembly and testing procedures for water-cooled packing cases.
Valves Maintenance
Procedures for valve removal, maintenance, and reassembly.
Bolt Tightening for Valve Caps
Proper tightening technique for valve caps.
VVCP - Head-End Variable Volume Clearance Pocket
Procedures for VVCP removal, disassembly, maintenance, and adjustment.
Cylinder Re-Boring & Bore Restoration
Guidelines for cylinder re-boring and bore restoration.
Ethylene Glycol Contamination
Causes and remediation for ethylene glycol contamination.
Section 6: Technical Assistance
Recommended Maintenance Intervals
Recommended intervals for compressor maintenance tasks.
Daily Maintenance
Daily maintenance checks and procedures.
Monthly Maintenance
Monthly maintenance checks and procedures.
6-Month / 4000-Hour Maintenance
Maintenance tasks for every 6 months or 4000 hours.
Yearly / 8000-Hour Maintenance
Maintenance tasks for yearly or 8000 hours.
2-Year / 16000-Hour Maintenance
Maintenance tasks for every 2 years or 16,000 hours.
4-Year / 32000-Hour Maintenance
Maintenance tasks for every 4 years or 32,000 hours.
6-Year / 48000-Hour Maintenance
Maintenance tasks for every 6 years or 48,000 hours.
Trouble Shooting Common Problems
Common problems and their possible causes in Ariel compressors.
Section 7: Appendices
Ariel Furnished Tools
Information on tools provided by Ariel for compressor maintenance.
Minimum Required Tools
Standard tools required for working on Ariel compressors.
SI Metric Conversion Factors
Conversion factors for SI and metric units.
Gas Analysis Abbreviations
Common abbreviations used in gas analysis.
Ariel Technical & Service Schools
Information on Ariel's technical and service training programs.
Ariel Contact Information
Contact details for Ariel Corporation departments and services.
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