Monitoring Reciprocating Compressors
Reciprocating compressors require more maintenance than rotating turbomachinery, such as the centrifugal compressor, but they are typically monitored less, or even incorrectly, by comparison. The Monitoring Reciprocating Compressors white paper outlines the scope, forces and unique potential failure modes in the components. It also shares a diverse range of monitoring techniques for detecting and diagnosing faults.
Within this document, you’ll find condition-monitoring strategies for sensors, raw signals, plots and machine states. Furthermore, since acceleration vibration is also monitored for protection, alongside condition monitoring and diagnostics, the Monitoring Reciprocating Compressors white paper also includes information on protection descriptors and multiple protection functions.
Download this white paper from Brüel & Kjær Vibro to find out more.