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General| Brand | Ariel |
|---|---|
| Model | JGW Series |
| Category | Air Compressor |
| Language | English |
Introduction to compressor design and maintenance practices.
Detailed frame specifications for JGW/JGR models.
Details on identification plates and their locations on the compressor.
Critical safety warnings and precautions for operation and maintenance.
Specified clearances for various compressor components.
Clearances for piston rings and packing rings.
Torque values for various fasteners used in compressor assembly.
Information on Ariel's recommended bolting practices and materials.
Details on temperature instrumentation for alarms and shutdowns.
Settings for electrical instrumentation parameters.
General considerations for compressor installation.
Steps for setting and aligning the compressor skid.
Procedure for setting the compressor on the skid.
Importance and methods of proper compressor alignment.
Critical importance of open and functional vents and drains.
Importance of following the Start Up Check List.
Pre-start checks for safe operation.
Definition and importance of MAWP for cylinders.
Guidelines for setting relief valves per API SPEC 11P.
Procedures for filling the sump and priming the lube oil system.
Setting the force feed lubricator for break-in and normal rates.
Considerations when re-applying a compressor to new conditions.
Six functions of lubrication in a compressor.
Requirements and mounting of the oil cooler.
Considerations for starting compressors in cold ambient temperatures.
Importance and sizing of prelube pumps.
Properties of paraffinic and napthenic oils.
Function and types of cylinder oil additives.
Use of animal fats as a compounding additive.
Use of vegetable oils as a compounding additive.
Properties and benefits of synthetic lubricants.
Recommended mineral oils for compressor frames.
Factors influencing cylinder lubrication selection.
Description of the force feed lubrication system components.
Use of balance valves in distribution block applications.
Procedures for setting and maintaining balance valves.
Description of the frame lubrication system.
Description and adjustment of the lube oil pump and pressure.
Function and setting of low oil pressure shutdown.
Overview of frame components and maintenance necessities.
Step-by-step procedure for removing the connecting rod.
Procedures for removing and installing bearings and bushings.
Step-by-step procedure for installing the connecting rod.
Procedure for removing the crosshead assembly.
Procedure for installing the crosshead assembly.
Step-by-step process for removing the crankshaft.
Procedures for removing and installing the oil slinger.
Procedures for removing and installing the chain sprocket.
Procedures for removing and installing main bearings.
Steps for installing the crankshaft.
Description of the chain drive system operation.
Procedures for adjusting chain tension.
Guidance on replacing chains and sprockets.
Steps for replacing the idler sprocket.
Procedure for replacing the lube oil pump chain sprocket.
Procedure for replacing the lubricator chain sprocket.
Steps for removing the piston and rod assembly.
Procedures for disassembling and reassembling piston and rod.
Checking piston rod run out after maintenance.
Types of piston rings used in Ariel compressors.
Steps for installing piston rings.
Procedure for removing piston rod pressure packing.
Procedures for reassembling piston rod packing.
Description of different types of packing rings.
General arrangement of packing rings and vents.
General information about compressor valves.
Steps for removing cylinder valves.
Maintenance procedures for Hoerbiger valves.
Steps for reassembling compressor valves.
Proper technique for tightening valve cap bolts.
Details on the VVCP unloader component.
Reassembly and testing of water-cooled rod packing.
Causes and remediation of ethylene glycol contamination.
Cleaning procedures for non-lube cylinder components.
Guide to recommended maintenance schedules.
Daily checks for compressor operation and safety.
Monthly checks in addition to daily requirements.
Maintenance tasks for 6-month or 4000-hour intervals.
Yearly maintenance tasks.
Common problems and their possible causes in compressor operation.
List of Ariel furnished and optional tools.
List of essential hand tools for compressor work.
Glossary of terms, abbreviations, and unit conversions.
Common abbreviations used in gas analysis.
Information on training programs offered by Ariel.
Information on technical bulletins and newsletters.
Contact information for Ariel Corporation.
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