Warranty Notification - Installation List Data and Start Up Check Lists For Reciprocating Compressors JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:H:E:K:T:C:D:F
Warranty Notification - Installation List Data and Start Up Check Lists For Reciprocating Compressors JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:H:E:K:T:C:D:F
Warranty Notification - Installation List Data and Start Up Check Lists For Reciprocating Compressors JG:A:M:N:P:Q:R:J:H:E:K:T:C:D:F
Compressor Frame
Frame Model:_____________________________________ Frame Serial #:_______________________________________________
Distributor/Fabricator
Company:________________________________________________ Name:_____________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Application
Air/Nitrogen CNG/GNC FPSO Gathering Fuel Gas Booster
Elevation:_____________________________
Unit Location
Customer Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Driver
Driver Manufacturer:___________________________________________________ Driver Model:____________________________
Start-Up Spare Parts Yes No Unit Start and Stop Procedures Yes No
Toolbox w/Ariel Tools Yes No Toolbox with Hydraulic Tools (optional) Yes No
Unit Parts List Yes No Toolbox with SAE Hand Tools (optional) Yes No
Commissioning Agent
Name:________________________________________________ Company:_____________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________
1. Check and verify the top cover data plate of the compressor
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frame for compressor design limitations such as rod load, max- __________________ __________________
imum and minimum speed, and maximum lube oil temperature.
2. Check and verify the availability of correct start-up spares, hand
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tools, special tools, compressor parts list and drawings, and tech- __________________ __________________
nical manuals at installation.
3. Check and verify the Ariel lube sheet and Lubrication Spec-
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ification matches the recommended oil grade and viscosity for __________________ __________________
the service.
4. Check and verify all lube oil piping cleanliness per Ariel lubri- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
cation specifications (see ER-56.06). __________________ __________________
5. Verify lube oil storage and supply line cleanliness per ER-56.06. Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
Verify crankcase oil supply isolation valve is open. __________________ __________________
6. Verify pre-lube piping cleanliness per ER-56.06 and correct circuit Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
operation. __________________ __________________
7. Verify there is an oil cooler and high temperature shutdown for the Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
oil into the compressor frame. __________________ __________________
8. Verify whether the temperature control valve installation is blend- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
ing or diverting (blending preferred). ________________________ __________________ __________________
9. Check compressor crankcase oil level controller for proper instal- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
lation, operation, levelness, and venting. __________________ __________________
10. If applicable, check cooling water circuit cleanliness for the oil
cooler and cooled packing per Maintenance and Repair Manual. Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
Verify correct routing and test pump rotation. Set pressure appro- __________________ __________________
priately per Maintenance and Repair Manual and leak test.
11. Verify correct filter element installation. Prime the oil filter ele- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
ment and all lube oil piping with oil. __________________ __________________
12. Verify proper compressor crankcase oil level before starting Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
(about 7/8 full in site glass). __________________ __________________
13. Verify correct installation of a low oil pressure shutdown tubed to Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
the downstream side of the oil filter. __________________ __________________
15. OPTIONAL STEP: Record “out of plane” readings (pre-grout) - see ER-82.
16. Record soft foot readings. Over 0.002 inches (0.05 mm) pull-down on any frame foot requires correction.
17. Check crosshead guide shimming for correct pre-load and hold Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
down bolt torque. __________________ __________________
18. Record piston end clearances with feeler gages (see Maintenance and Repair Manual, Appendix B).
Throw 1 2 3 4 5 6
19. Measure and record rod run out (see Maintenance and Repair Manual for maximum acceptable readings).
Throw 1 2 3 4 5 6
Vertical:
Piston @ CE _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Mid-Stroke _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Piston @ HE _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Horizontal:
Piston @ CE _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Mid-Stroke _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Piston @ HE _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
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NOTE: Pre-lube compressor before turning crankshaft. __________________ __________________
21. For electric motor drivers, check and verify the motor shaft is set
at its magnetic center before positioning axial clearance. With the Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
coupling disconnected, check and verify driver rotation matches __________________ __________________
the compressor rotation arrow.
22. Check coupling bolt torque to coupling manufacturer Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
recommendations. __________________ __________________
If using a laser alignment tool, make a print out and attach it to this
document.
24. Check and verify compressor crankshaft thrust clearance. The
shaft should remain stationary after thrusting each direction (see Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
Maintenance and Repair Manual, Appendix B). __________________ __________________
________________________ _________________________
4. Check and verify vents and drains of the primary and secondary
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packing-case and the crosshead distance piece are open and __________________ __________________
tubed to a safe atmosphere.
5. Check and verify safety relief valve installation to protect cyl- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
inders, piping, and cooler for each compression stage. __________________ __________________
6. Record method of suction pressure control and valve size. Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
_________________________ _________________________ __________________ __________________
7. Check and verify crankcase breather element is open to atmos- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
phere and clean. __________________ __________________
8. Check and verify torque to spec on all gas containment and other
fasteners where loosening may result in a safety hazard or equip-
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ment failure including: gas nozzle flanges, valve caps, cylinder __________________ __________________
heads, compressor rod packing, and crosshead guide support.
See ER-63.
1. Check and verify the set point for the high compressor oil tem- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
perature shutdown at 190°F (88°C) maximum. __________________ __________________
2. Prime the force feed lubrication system through the purge port at
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the force feed pump discharge manifold. Check and verify each __________________ __________________
tube connection for tightness.
3. Check and verify operation of force feed lubrication system no Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
flow shutdowns. __________________ __________________
4. Record color of force feed blow out discs (see Customer Tech- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
nical Bulletin CTB-137 for disc ratings): ____________________ __________________ __________________
5. Check, verify, and record recommended lube feed rates from lubri-
cator data plate or “Parts Book” Cylinder Lubrication sheet. Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
__________________ __________________
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2. For engine driven units, disable ignition and roll the engine with
the starter to check and verify the compressor rolls freely. Check Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
and verify oil pressure increases noticeably while rolling on the __________________ __________________
starter.
3. For electric motors, bar the compressor over manually to check Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
and verify it rolls freely. __________________ __________________
6. Complete the required review of the Start-Up and Operating Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
Instructions for the unit with the unit operator. __________________ __________________
1. Check and verify immediate oil pressure increase. Enable oil pres-
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sure shutdown and bearing temperature shutdowns. Record ini- __________________ __________________
tial pressure at operating speed.___________________________
2. Check and verify oil filter pressure gauges. Record initial dif- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
ferential: _____________________________________________ __________________ __________________
3. Check and verify the low oil pressure shutdown is active and set Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
at 45 psig (3.1 barg). __________________ __________________
4. Check and verify lube oil pressure set at 50 to 60 psig (3.5 to 4.2
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barg) at operating speed and temperature (see Maintenance and __________________ __________________
Repair Manual, Section 4). Record final setting:______________
5. Record oil filter maximum differential reference value listed on the Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
compressor top cover filter data plate: ______________________ __________________ __________________
6. Listen and feel for any strange noises or vibration in the com-
pressor or piping. Record any occurrences.
_______________________________________________________ Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
_______________________________________________________ __________________ __________________
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7. Check and verify high discharge gas temperature shutdowns are
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set about 10% above normal operating temperature (350 °F (177 __________________ __________________
°C) maximum) and functioning.
8. Check and verify distribution block cycle time indicator and set Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
lubricator pump for proper break-in rate. __________________ __________________
9. Check and verify the unit and piping is free from any gas or fluid
leaks. Record any occurrences.
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__________________ __________________
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10. Check and verify scrubber high level shutdowns operation and Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
check scrubber dumps operation and frequency. __________________ __________________
11. Check, verify, and record tank levels that indicate the amount of Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
liquids removed from the gas. ____________________________ __________________ __________________
12. Check and verify piston rod packings seal properly in the primary Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
packing vents. __________________ __________________
13. Check and verify operation of all safety functions to ensure unit Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
shutdown upon indication. __________________ __________________
14. If applicable, check and verify main bearing temperatures and rec- Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
ord. Watch for even bearing temperature increase. __________________ __________________
1. Check and verify torque on gas nozzle flange, valve cap, cylinder
head, and compressor rod packing flange bolting. Re-check fas-
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teners found loose in any of these intervals after an additional 750 __________________ __________________
hours. If loosening continues, contact your package supplier
immediately.
2. Send completed form and check lists (pages 1 to 12) to Ariel as Commissioning Agent: Distributor:
noted on page 1. __________________ __________________