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ARIEL
Heavy Duty
Balanced Opposed
Compressors
TECHNICAL MANUAL
For Models:
JGM, JGN, JGP and JGQ;
and JGI Vertical Non-Balanced
ARIEL CORPORATION
35 BLACKJACK ROAD, MOUNT VERNON, OHIO 43050
TELEPHONE: 740-397-0311 FAX: 740-397-3856
VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.arielcorp.com
REV: 1/99

Table of Contents

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Summary

Section 1: Design Specifications & Data

General Overview

Introduction to the manual and compressor design for JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP, JGQ models.

Compressor Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for JGI, JGM, JGP, JGN, and JGQ frame models.

Reciprocating Weight Balancing

Guidelines for balancing reciprocating weights between opposing throws in compressors.

Product & Safety Plates

Details on compressor identification plates and their locations.

Important Safety & Data Information

Critical safety warnings and essential data for compressor operation and maintenance.

Clearances

Table of critical clearances for various compressor components.

Piston Ring and Packing Ring Side Clearance

Specifications for piston and packing ring side clearance for new components.

Fastener Torque & Bolting

Fastener tightening torque values required for proper compressor assembly.

Torque Application Procedures

Procedures to ensure accurate fastener tightening and proper torque application.

Ariel Bolting Specifications

Details on Ariel's selected bolting for strength, sealing, and locking requirements.

Zone 1 Environment Requirements

Electrical requirements for Zone 1 environments.

Section 2: Installation

Skid & Package Installation

Requirements for manufacturing and installing the skid or package.

Lifting & Compressor Placement

Procedures for safely lifting and setting the compressor unit.

Main Bearing Bore Alignment

Procedure to ensure main bearing bore alignment for maximum bearing life.

Driver Alignment & Electrical Grounding

Ensuring proper alignment to the driver and correct electrical grounding.

Unloaders, Vents, Drains & Relief Valves

Installation considerations for unloaders, vents, drains, and relief valves.

Section 3: Start Up

Startup Overview

Ensuring a smooth and safe startup process for the compressor unit.

Startup Documentation & Checklists

Forms for warranty notification and essential startup checklists.

Operating Parameters & Safety Settings

Maximum allowable working pressure and relief valve settings.

Pre-Start Lubrication & Priming

Procedures for filling the sump and priming the main lube oil system.

Section 4: Lubrication

Lubrication Basics

General information on lubrication, its functions, and characteristics.

Lubricant Characteristics

Key properties of lubricants including viscosity, base stock, and types.

Lubricant Formulations & Types

Details on lubricant formulations, compounded oils, R&O, and engine oils.

Frame Oil System Components

Components of the frame oil system: strainer, pump, cooler, valve, and filter.

Prelube & Oil Heaters

Requirements for compressor prelube systems and oil heaters.

Oil Maintenance & Sampling

Procedures for oil maintenance, sampling, and system cleanliness.

Cylinder & Packing Lubrication

Lubrication requirements for cylinders and packing.

Force Feed Lube System Overview

Description of the force feed lubrication system and its components.

Divider Valve System

Divider valve operation, assembly, and pressure testing procedures.

Proflo PF1 Monitoring System

Operation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Proflo PF1 monitor.

Lube System Monitoring

Requirements and devices for monitoring the force feed lubrication system.

Lube Type & Rate Recommendations

Recommendations for cylinder/packing lube oil based on gas stream composition.

Water-Cooled Packing Requirements

Requirements for water-cooled packing cases and coolant systems.

Force Feed Lubricator Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the force feed lubricator for proper lube rates.

Force Feed Balance Valves

Use, setting, and maintenance of force feed balance valves.

Frame Lube System Description

Description of the frame lubricating system components and operation.

Lube Oil Pump & Pressure

Description and adjustment of the lube oil pump and pressure regulation.

Low Oil Pressure Shutdown

Function and setting of the low oil pressure shutdown system.

Section 5: Maintenance

Maintenance Overview

General introduction to compressor maintenance procedures.

Compressor Components & Access

Overview of compressor components and access points for maintenance.

Connecting Rod Service

Procedures for servicing connecting rods, bearings, and bushings.

Crosshead Service

Procedures for removing, installing, and servicing crossheads.

Crankshaft Service

Maintenance procedures for crankshaft bearings and components.

Chain Drive System Service

Maintenance for the chain drive system, including adjustment and replacement.

Piston & Rod Service

Procedures for servicing pistons, rods, rings, and packing.

Piston Rod Run Out Measurement

Procedure to measure and correct piston rod run out.

Piston Ring Service

Determining ring wear and procedures for piston ring installation.

Wear Band Service

Maintenance for wear bands used on specific cylinder pistons.

Piston Rod Packing Service

Procedures for removing, reassembling, and identifying piston rod packing.

Water-Cooled Packing Service

Maintenance and testing procedures for water-cooled packing cases.

Valve Service

Procedures for valve removal, maintenance, and cap bolt tightening.

VVCP Service & Adjustment

Maintenance and adjustment procedures for the VVCP system.

Cylinder Re-Boring & Restoration

Guidelines for re-boring and restoring compressor cylinder bores.

Ethylene Glycol Contamination Issues

Procedures for addressing ethylene glycol contamination in the oil system.

Section 6: Technical Assistance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended intervals for daily, monthly, and periodic maintenance tasks.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common compressor problems and their possible causes for diagnosis.

Section 7: Appendices

Ariel Tools Information

Information on Ariel furnished, purchased, and general tools required.

Gas Analysis & Training Info

Common gas analysis abbreviations and technical/service school information.

Ariel Support Information

Information on technical bulletins, vendor literature, and contact details.

Summary

Section 1: Design Specifications & Data

General Overview

Introduction to the manual and compressor design for JGI, JGM, JGN, JGP, JGQ models.

Compressor Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for JGI, JGM, JGP, JGN, and JGQ frame models.

Reciprocating Weight Balancing

Guidelines for balancing reciprocating weights between opposing throws in compressors.

Product & Safety Plates

Details on compressor identification plates and their locations.

Important Safety & Data Information

Critical safety warnings and essential data for compressor operation and maintenance.

Clearances

Table of critical clearances for various compressor components.

Piston Ring and Packing Ring Side Clearance

Specifications for piston and packing ring side clearance for new components.

Fastener Torque & Bolting

Fastener tightening torque values required for proper compressor assembly.

Torque Application Procedures

Procedures to ensure accurate fastener tightening and proper torque application.

Ariel Bolting Specifications

Details on Ariel's selected bolting for strength, sealing, and locking requirements.

Zone 1 Environment Requirements

Electrical requirements for Zone 1 environments.

Section 2: Installation

Skid & Package Installation

Requirements for manufacturing and installing the skid or package.

Lifting & Compressor Placement

Procedures for safely lifting and setting the compressor unit.

Main Bearing Bore Alignment

Procedure to ensure main bearing bore alignment for maximum bearing life.

Driver Alignment & Electrical Grounding

Ensuring proper alignment to the driver and correct electrical grounding.

Unloaders, Vents, Drains & Relief Valves

Installation considerations for unloaders, vents, drains, and relief valves.

Section 3: Start Up

Startup Overview

Ensuring a smooth and safe startup process for the compressor unit.

Startup Documentation & Checklists

Forms for warranty notification and essential startup checklists.

Operating Parameters & Safety Settings

Maximum allowable working pressure and relief valve settings.

Pre-Start Lubrication & Priming

Procedures for filling the sump and priming the main lube oil system.

Section 4: Lubrication

Lubrication Basics

General information on lubrication, its functions, and characteristics.

Lubricant Characteristics

Key properties of lubricants including viscosity, base stock, and types.

Lubricant Formulations & Types

Details on lubricant formulations, compounded oils, R&O, and engine oils.

Frame Oil System Components

Components of the frame oil system: strainer, pump, cooler, valve, and filter.

Prelube & Oil Heaters

Requirements for compressor prelube systems and oil heaters.

Oil Maintenance & Sampling

Procedures for oil maintenance, sampling, and system cleanliness.

Cylinder & Packing Lubrication

Lubrication requirements for cylinders and packing.

Force Feed Lube System Overview

Description of the force feed lubrication system and its components.

Divider Valve System

Divider valve operation, assembly, and pressure testing procedures.

Proflo PF1 Monitoring System

Operation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Proflo PF1 monitor.

Lube System Monitoring

Requirements and devices for monitoring the force feed lubrication system.

Lube Type & Rate Recommendations

Recommendations for cylinder/packing lube oil based on gas stream composition.

Water-Cooled Packing Requirements

Requirements for water-cooled packing cases and coolant systems.

Force Feed Lubricator Adjustment

Procedures for adjusting the force feed lubricator for proper lube rates.

Force Feed Balance Valves

Use, setting, and maintenance of force feed balance valves.

Frame Lube System Description

Description of the frame lubricating system components and operation.

Lube Oil Pump & Pressure

Description and adjustment of the lube oil pump and pressure regulation.

Low Oil Pressure Shutdown

Function and setting of the low oil pressure shutdown system.

Section 5: Maintenance

Maintenance Overview

General introduction to compressor maintenance procedures.

Compressor Components & Access

Overview of compressor components and access points for maintenance.

Connecting Rod Service

Procedures for servicing connecting rods, bearings, and bushings.

Crosshead Service

Procedures for removing, installing, and servicing crossheads.

Crankshaft Service

Maintenance procedures for crankshaft bearings and components.

Chain Drive System Service

Maintenance for the chain drive system, including adjustment and replacement.

Piston & Rod Service

Procedures for servicing pistons, rods, rings, and packing.

Piston Rod Run Out Measurement

Procedure to measure and correct piston rod run out.

Piston Ring Service

Determining ring wear and procedures for piston ring installation.

Wear Band Service

Maintenance for wear bands used on specific cylinder pistons.

Piston Rod Packing Service

Procedures for removing, reassembling, and identifying piston rod packing.

Water-Cooled Packing Service

Maintenance and testing procedures for water-cooled packing cases.

Valve Service

Procedures for valve removal, maintenance, and cap bolt tightening.

VVCP Service & Adjustment

Maintenance and adjustment procedures for the VVCP system.

Cylinder Re-Boring & Restoration

Guidelines for re-boring and restoring compressor cylinder bores.

Ethylene Glycol Contamination Issues

Procedures for addressing ethylene glycol contamination in the oil system.

Section 6: Technical Assistance

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended intervals for daily, monthly, and periodic maintenance tasks.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common compressor problems and their possible causes for diagnosis.

Section 7: Appendices

Ariel Tools Information

Information on Ariel furnished, purchased, and general tools required.

Gas Analysis & Training Info

Common gas analysis abbreviations and technical/service school information.

Ariel Support Information

Information on technical bulletins, vendor literature, and contact details.

Ariel JGM Specifications

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BrandAriel
ModelJGM
CategoryAir Compressor
LanguageEnglish

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