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Heavy Duty Balanced Opposed Compressors - Ariel Corporation

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FOR MODELS: JGZ AND JGU SECTION 2 - COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION<br />

guides and crossheads. Frames shipped without guides after July 13, 2007 are provided<br />

with temporary plates, through bolts and protective sleeves at each connecting rod bushing.<br />

This allows for the frame to be properly pre-lubed prior to turning the crankshaft for alignment.<br />

The temporary hardware at the connecting rods is then removed (and discarded) prior<br />

to installing the crosshead guides and crossheads. When removing this temporary hardware,<br />

oil may flow from the rod bushing cavity behind the plates. A catch basin to prevent oil<br />

spillage is recommended.<br />

Hot Alignment<br />

After 24 to 48 hours of full load operation, or when entire skid and block mount is heat<br />

soaked, TIR measurements at the rim of the coupling are not to exceed 0.005 inches<br />

(0.13 mm) and on the face are to be within the Table 2-2 or Table 2-3 limits. If not within the<br />

these limits, re-align the compressor.<br />

Alignment Methods<br />

1. Laser - the preferred method for JGC:D:Z:U:B:V and KBB:V frames.<br />

2. Face/Rim Dial Indicator Measurements at Coupling.<br />

3. Reverse Indicator.<br />

4. Optical.<br />

5. Mechanical direct to computer.<br />

Electrical Grounding<br />

CAUTION: The compressor skid must be wired to a suitable earth ground to reduce the<br />

potential for electric shock injury, while protecting the equipment. Refer to the local electrical<br />

codes to determine a suitable ground rod.<br />

Pneumatically Actuated Unloaders & Clearance Devices<br />

When compressor cylinders are equipped with pneumatically actuated unloaders or clearance<br />

devices, care must be taken to be sure that the actuating air or gas system is appropriately<br />

vented, and that the system incorporates provisions that will not allow the process gas<br />

to back flow into the actuating air or gas system.<br />

The control media supply system and vent system for the unloader must provide for the safe<br />

and effective operation of the unloader throughout the full range of compressor operating<br />

conditions. ACI, an <strong>Ariel</strong> supplier, has published a document outlining system design and<br />

requirements. Please reference this document for system design and evaluation. The document<br />

may be found at support/vendor literature/reciprocating compressors/ACI on the <strong>Ariel</strong><br />

web site: www.arielcorp.com.<br />

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