Abnormal
Piston Ring Wear |
| Possible
Causes | |
What To Do
| |
| Valves
broken, stuck or leaking | | Inspect,
clean or repair valves |
|
|
Inlet strainer clogged | | Clean
or replace screen |
|
|
Loose valve, piston or packing | | Tighten
or replace as necessary |
|
|
Inlet or ambient temperature too high | |
Consult factory on ways to decrease inlet temperature |
|
|
Compression ratio too high | | Check
application and consult factory |
|
|
Unbalanced load | | Inspect
valves or consult factory |
|
|
Dirty cooling fins on interstage cooler | |
Clean cooler fins |
|
|
Foreign material in cylinder | | Clean
and inspect cylinder area and strainer |