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General| Brand | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Model | JGJ Series |
| Category | Air Compressor |
| Language | English |
Overview of Ariel compressor design for ease of operation and maintenance.
Detailed frame specifications for JGW/JGR and JGJ models.
Location and description of various identification and safety plates on the compressor.
Critical safety precautions and warnings for operating and maintaining the compressor.
Table of recommended clearance values for various components in inches and mm.
Specifications for piston and packing ring side clearance for new parts.
Table of required tightening torque values for various fasteners used in Ariel compressors.
Details on Amot 4103 temperature valve and electrical instrumentation settings.
Information on Ariel's selection of bolts meeting strength and sealing requirements.
Guidance on careful and precise installation of the compressor and associated piping.
Key points for proper compressor setting and alignment.
Procedure for setting the compressor on the skid, including shimming.
Importance of proper alignment and methods for achieving it.
Critical requirements for ensuring vents and drains are open and functional for safe operation.
Importance of following the Start Up Check List and operator familiarity with manuals.
Comprehensive checklist for ensuring maximum safety before starting the compressor.
Definition and importance of MAWP for compressor cylinders, referencing API Spec 11P.
Guidelines for setting relief valves in compliance with API SPEC 11P.
Procedures for filling the sump and priming the main lube oil system before unit start-up.
Instructions for setting the force feed lubricator at break-in and normal rates.
Note on consulting packager/Ariel for changes in operating conditions requiring recalculation.
Overview of the six functions of lubrication in a compressor.
Requirements for oil cooler sizing and installation for proper compressor operation.
Considerations for designing oil systems for safe start-up in cold ambient temperatures.
Requirement for electric or pneumatic prelube pumps to ensure oil flow before start-up.
Characteristics and properties of paraffinic and napthenic petroleum based oils.
Description of cylinder oils formulated for steam and compressor cylinders.
Use of acidless tallow as a compounding additive in petroleum lubricants.
Use of vegetable oils like rapeseed oil as a compounding additive.
Benefits and types of synthetic lubricants for compressor applications.
Recommendations for quality mineral oil for compressor frame lubrication.
Factors influencing cylinder lubrication needs and selection based on gas composition.
Description of the force feed system providing oil to cylinders and piston rod packings.
Instructions for adjusting force feed lubricator pump flow rates.
Table of blow-out fitting assemblies and replacement rupture disks.
Description and components of divider valves used in progressive lubrication systems.
Functionality and features of the DNFT switch for monitoring lubrication flow.
Step-by-step instructions for assembling divider valves and baseplates.
Explanation of how divider valves direct lubricant flow to multiple points.
Guidelines for optimizing force-feed lubrication system operation and parameters.
Use of balance valves in high differential-pressure distribution blocks.
Procedure for setting and maintaining balance valves for optimal system pressure.
Procedure for checking and adjusting balance valves after initial start-up.
Description of the frame lubrication system supplying oil to the internal running gear.
Instructions for maintenance and installation of lube oil strainers and filters.
Description of the lube oil pump and pressure regulation, including low oil pressure shutdown.
Procedures for re-assembly and testing of water-cooled compressor rod packing cases.
Effects of ethylene glycol contamination and procedures for cleaning contaminated oil.
Procedures for cleaning and preparing non-lube compressor cylinder components.
Overview of major frame components and general maintenance requirements.
Step-by-step procedure for removing the connecting rod from the compressor.
Procedures for removing and installing crank pin bearings and connecting rod bushings.
Step-by-step procedure for installing the connecting rod assembly.
Procedure for removing the crosshead from the compressor.
Procedure for installing the crosshead, including bushing replacement.
Step-by-step procedure for removing the crankshaft from the crankcase.
Instructions for removal and installation of the crankshaft oil slinger.
Instructions for removal and installation of the crankshaft chain sprocket.
Procedures for removing and installing main bearings, checking for wear.
Step-by-step procedure for installing the crankshaft into the crankcase.
Description of the chain drive system powering the lube oil pump and lubricator.
Instructions for adjusting the tension of the chain drive system.
Guidelines for replacing worn or elongated drive chains and sprockets.
Procedure for replacing the eccentric vernier chain idler sprocket.
Instructions for replacing the lube oil pump chain sprocket.
Instructions for replacing the force feed lubricator chain sprocket.
Step-by-step procedure for removing the piston and rod assembly from the cylinder.
Procedures for disassembling and reassembling the piston and rod.
Step-by-step procedure for installing the piston and rod assembly into the cylinder.
Procedure for checking piston rod run out after installation or maintenance.
Information on types of piston rings used in JGW, JGR, and JGJ cylinders.
Guidelines for determining when piston rings need replacement based on end gap.
Information on wear bands used in RJ/HJ Class pistons and wear determination.
Steps for correctly installing piston rings onto the piston.
Procedure for removing the piston rod pressure packing assembly.
Procedures for reassembling the piston rod packing case and components.
Description of various types of piston rod packing rings, including 'P' Pressure Breaker.
General arrangement of oil supply, seal rings, and vent locations for packing assemblies.
General information regarding the valves used in Ariel compressors.
Step-by-step procedure for safely removing valve caps and valve assemblies.
Information on valve servicing, including spring selection and contact with Ariel.
Procedures for reassembling valve components, including gaskets and O-rings.
Proper technique for tightening valve cap bolts to ensure sealing and prevent failure.
Procedures for removal, disassembly, maintenance, and adjustment of the VVCP.
Instructions for re-assembly and testing of water-cooled compressor rod packing cases.
Guidance on the frequency of maintenance based on operating conditions.
List of daily checks for ensuring proper compressor operation and safety.
Monthly checks and confirmations for safety shutdown functions.
Maintenance tasks to be performed every 6 months or 4,000 hours of operation.
Maintenance tasks to be performed yearly or every 8,000 hours of operation.
Maintenance tasks to be performed every 2 years or 16,000 hours of operation.
Maintenance tasks to be performed every 4 years or 32,000 hours of operation.
Maintenance tasks to be performed every 6 years or 48,000 hours of operation.
Common problems and their possible causes encountered during compressor operation.
List of Ariel furnished and optional tools required for compressor service.
List of standard hand tools typically needed for Ariel compressor maintenance.
Definitions and conversion factors for units and common terms.
Table of common abbreviations used in gas analysis with their chemical formulas.
Information on Ariel training schools and customer technical bulletins.
Contact information for Ariel Corporation departments and after-hours service.
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