The purpose of a compressor in a chiller is to lower the pressure and temperature of liquid refrigerant to a point below the temperature of the brine in order to allow heat to flow from the brine to ...

LONG LIFE CYCLE: Ken Misiewicz, CEO, Pleune Service Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, said selecting quality equipment, applying it correctly, and performing regular maintenance is critical to obtaining ...

Combining periodic in-person monitoring with a prognostics method for estimating rotational position from pressure readings enhances the ability to predict and address potential failures in ...

This is the final of three articles that describe BP’s experience with reciprocating compressor damage from liquids intrusion at two facilities, in Oklahoma and Alaska. Part 1 of the series (OGJ, May ...