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their are many reasons a compressor can fail (refrigeration)

1 low oil level due to low suction pressures or oil wash out due to liquid flooding back to the compressor 2 wrong supper heat setting on tx valve system3 wrong size compressor for the load 4 under or over voltage5bad starting or running cap or start relay and the list goes on....

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HOW TO OPERAte a screw compressor and reciprocating compressors in series?

Your reciprocating compressors have to be the booster compressors (if running on low temp system)feeding its discharge to the suction of the screw(not directly)(if running on medium temp.


What are 2 types of dynamic compressors?

Reciprocating and screw?


What are application of rotary screw compressors?

Rotary screw compressors are used in many industrial compressed air systems due to the high volume they produce in comparison to reciprocating compressors. Rotary screws take up much less space, require no heavy flywheels, and need less maintenance than the recip. compressors. Oil free compressed air can be produced by large rotary screw compressors designed as such, while reciprocating compressors can do this only on a smaller scale due to the need for cylinder lubrication in the larger models.


Does a reciprocating replace a scroll compressor?

Yes, a reciprocating compressor can replace a scroll compressor, but there are important considerations. Reciprocating compressors typically have a different operating range, efficiency, and noise levels compared to scroll compressors. While they can serve similar applications, factors like space, vibration, and maintenance requirements should be evaluated to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.


Why won't reciprocating compressors handle liquid refrigerant as well as scroll and rotary types?

Reciprocating compressors are designed primarily for gas compression and can struggle with liquid refrigerant due to their piston mechanism, which relies on compressing a gas. When liquid refrigerant enters the compression chamber, it can cause hydraulic lock, leading to potential damage or inefficiency. In contrast, scroll and rotary compressors have a more continuous and smooth compression process that can better handle liquid refrigerant, allowing for improved performance and reliability in various applications.

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Reciprocating compressors have?

Reciprocating compressors are positive displacement in machines. However, separable compressors have higher maintenance costs.


What is the advantage and disadvantage of reciprocating compressors?

The advantages of the reciprocating compressors is that it is easier to install and is very simple to install. The disadvantage of the reciprocating compressor is the high cost of maintaining it because of the many moving parts.


HOW TO OPERAte a screw compressor and reciprocating compressors in series?

Your reciprocating compressors have to be the booster compressors (if running on low temp system)feeding its discharge to the suction of the screw(not directly)(if running on medium temp.


What are 2 types of dynamic compressors?

Reciprocating and screw?


What type of compressor trap the gas for compression?

scroll type compressor


What is the difference between screw chiller and reciprocating chillers?

screw is low maintenance than reciprocating reciprocating is more saving for power supply the compressors in screw is semehermatic but in reciprocating is open


What type of compressors do you service?

Lubricated Screw Air Compressors Oil Free Screw Air Compressors Reciprocating Air Compressors Portable Air Compressors High-pressure compressors Medical Air Compressors Compressed Air Dryers Vacuum Pumps Compressed Air Treatment


What is compressor snubber?

Snubber is Pulsation damper that is installed on suction and discharge of compressors. It provides a continuous stream on reciprocating compressors.


Can reciprocating compressor surge?

Compressor surge only occur in centrifugal compressors. reciprocating compressor don't as they increase pressure by volume reduction, unlike centrifugal compressors where they increase pressure by converting kinetic energy to potential energy (pressure).


What are application of rotary screw compressors?

Rotary screw compressors are used in many industrial compressed air systems due to the high volume they produce in comparison to reciprocating compressors. Rotary screws take up much less space, require no heavy flywheels, and need less maintenance than the recip. compressors. Oil free compressed air can be produced by large rotary screw compressors designed as such, while reciprocating compressors can do this only on a smaller scale due to the need for cylinder lubrication in the larger models.


Does a reciprocating replace a scroll compressor?

Yes, a reciprocating compressor can replace a scroll compressor, but there are important considerations. Reciprocating compressors typically have a different operating range, efficiency, and noise levels compared to scroll compressors. While they can serve similar applications, factors like space, vibration, and maintenance requirements should be evaluated to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.


Which is better rotary or reciprocating air conditioners?

Reciprocating air compressors, are less popular in residential cooling systems because they are noisier than a Rotary unit plus the Rotary will cool better.....