Reciprocating Air Compressors: Principles and Troubleshooting (A9001)

This comprehensive interactive multimedia-training program consists of two lessons individual lessons that train participants to understand, disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair reciprocating air compressors.

Prerequisites

This lesson is designed for participants familiar with the basic operation of reciprocating air compressors.

Description

This lesson explains the normal operating conditions for a reciprocating air compressor. The lesson also focuses on how to troubleshoot typical compressor problems such as knocking, failure to unload, and excessive discharge temperature.

Objectives

Gather necessary information and perform operational checks to determine the cause of common reciprocating air compressor malfunctions.