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 |
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