Low
Capacity |
| Possible
Causes | |
What To Do
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| Compressor
RPM too slow | | Use
tachometer to determine compressor speed. Verify pulley selection. |
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Valves broken, stuck or leaking | |
Inspect, clean or repair valves |
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Piston ring worn | |
Inspect, clean or repair valves |
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Inlet strainer clogged | |
Clean or replace screen |
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Leaks in piping | |
Inspect and repair |
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Piping undersized (high differential) | | Verify
differential pressure. Validate piping sizes with respect to operating conditions. |
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Discharge piping too long | |
Verify differential pressure. Move compressor closer to tank being unloaded. |