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The test shall be performed based on manufacturer approved test procedure. The
compressor is brought to the rated speed and then runs for 30 minutes to get lube oil
temperature, viscosity, bearing temperatures and vibration amplitudes stabilized.After
operating parameter stabilization, the test technician records the parameters in each 10
or 15 minutes as per requirements.
The recorded values are provided by test engineer at the end of the test in a tabulated
format. It is the responsibility of inspector to verify the values to make sure all of them
are within acceptance range. As mentioned in above, the acceptance range is provided
in the test procedure and compressor datasheet.
As per API 618, the power consumption shall not be more than 3% of the rate power
value indicated in the datasheet.
The API 618 also requires the trip speed shall not be less than 110 % of the rotor rated
speed.
The crankcase vibration is measured in real-time basis in X and Y axises. The cylinder
vibration is measured in X, Y, and Z axises (Horizontal, Vertical, and Axial). The
measured values shall be verified aginst acceptance criteria provided in API 618 or
approved test procedure.
If specified, the lube oil and cooling water consoles also shall be subjected to the 4
hours mechanical running test as per requirements of API 614.
The manufacturer shall provide tables or curves of power and capacity vs. suction
pressure with the parameter of discharge pressure at the end of the test. These curves
or tables shall be verified aginst estimated curves or tables and make sure that
measured values are within acceptance range.
Rod load and gas load charts and similarly shall be checked against estimated values.
The starting torque Vs. Speed curve also shall be verified and verified against estimated
value.
The efficiency value shall not be less than specified value. The power consumption also
shall be checked not to be more than 3% of rated value.
The cylinder shall be hydrostatically tested before installation of the cylinder liner.
Besides, cylinder shall be tested with heads, valve covers, clearance pockets, and
fasteners being already installed.
The filters and pressure vessel generally are manufactured at pressure vessel
manufacturers and are tested there, So, it might not be necessary to subject them to
hydrostatic testing at the compressor manufacturer facility.
The hydrostatic testing shall be done by calibrated pressure gage, and the preferable
range is two times of the test pressure but in no case shall be less than 1.5 times and
more than 4 times of the pressure test.
Similar to hydrostatic testing, the cylinder liner shall not be installed and shall be tested
with the heads, valve covers, clearance pockets, and fasteners.
The pressurized compressor with helium at MAWP shall be submerged to the water
pool, and the test result will be considered satisfactory if no bubble observed during the
test (Zero Leakage). During the helium test, the internal pressure shall be maintained
and recorded. The test shall be done based on manufacturer approved procedure.
The helium probe is the alternative test which can be done in lieu submergence test.
The instrument sensitivity shall be agreed between compressor purchaser and
manufacturer. Most of the manufacturers sue the submergence test.
The piston end clearance measurement shall be done during assembly and after the
mechanical running test as a final bar-over test. The clearance can be measured by
inserting of filler gage or using a lead wire.
A lead wire is inserted from valve port, the compressor is turned and compresses the
lead wire trapped between piston and cylinder. The compressor lead wire thickness can
be measured and identify the piston end clearance.
Similarly, the piston rod horizontal runout shall be performed during the assembly and
also after the mechanical running test at the bar-over test. The runout test indicates the
piston rod sagging amount. Dial gage is installed on the horizontal side of the piston rod,
and then the compressor is turned, and the piston rod is moved from crank-end to head-
end.
Then the dial gage indication is recorded and is checked against acceptance criteria. As
per API 618, the horizontal piston rod runout shall not be plus or minus 0.00015
mm/mm (0.00015 in./in.) of stroke value (±0.015% of stroke value) but in no case shall
be more than 0.064 mm or 0.0025 in.
Similarly, the runout is measured by the dial indicator. The dial indicator is mounted in
verticle side of the piston rod (top of piston rod), the compressor turned, and the piston
rod is moved from one end to other end, and the amount of runout is measured and
recorded. As per API 618, the vertical runout shall not be more than plus or minus of
0.015% of stroke value.
You need manufacturing drawing to be able to witness this test. You need to have
stroke value and make a simple calculation and obtain maximum allowed values and
then compare measured runout with your calculated values.
If the analysis indicates the vibration frequency is going to be less than 10 Hz, then
magnitude of vibration shall not be more than 4 mil 0 to peak value or 8 mil peak to
peak value.
If analysis indicates the vibration frequency is going to be higher than 10 Hz, then
magnitude of vibration shall not be more than 4.5 mm/s RMS value (0.175 in/s RMS)
As you see, we are using displacement vibration probe (sensor) when vibration
frequency is less than 10 Hz and using velocity vibration probe (sensor) when vibration
frequency is higher than 10 Hz.
The API 618, requires that the reciprocating compressor manufacturer makes necessary
calculations and provide the vibration limits for the cylinder, distance pieces, and
crankcase. These amounts normally are indicated in approved mechanical running test
procedure. The vibration testing is done in 4 hour mechanical running test.
The API 618 also requires that cylinder flange pressure pulsation vibration shall not be
more than of 7% of average absolute line pressure or 3R% whichever is lesser. (the R is
the stage pressure ratio). The vibration amplitude should be measured by displacement
probe (proximitor sensor).
The standard also provides the piping system vibration limit. The limit is 0.5 mm peak to
peak or 20 mil peak to peak when vibration frequency is less than 10 Hz. The limit is
32mm/s peak to peak or 1.25 in/s peak to peak when vibration frequency is 10 thru 100
Hz.
API Standard 618; reciprocating Compressor for Petroleum, Chemical and Gas
Service Industries
ASME PTC 10; Performance Test Code on Compressors and Exhausters
BS EN ISO 5167-2; Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential
devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part 2: Orifice
plates
BS ISO 5389 Turbo compressors Performance Test Code
Motor
Pressure gauge
Temperature gauge
Suction/Discharge Valves
Surge Drum
Gas Piping
Drum/Piping Support
Instrument
The compressor is assembled in test stand in manufacturer's shop. The the cylinder
valves would not be installed to perform non-load continuous operation.
The compressor is operated at the specified rotating speed for 4 hours continuously and
mechanical stability, temperature, pressure, vibration and noise are checked.
Then the reciprocating compressor is diassmbled and strip down inspection is done
based the requirement of inspection and test plan.
The supplied and discharged oil temperature needs to be within specified values.
The supplied oil pressure of crankcase (bearings)and discharged oil pressure of lube oil
pump are measured by pressure gauges in oil unit every 30 minutes.
The vertical and horizontal vibrations of crankcase are measured at two locations by the
use of a shop vibration meter. Also, the vibration at cylinder is measured with respect
toaxial, horizontal and vertical directions by the use of a shop vibration meter. Vibration
measurement needs to be done once during test operation.
The vibration of crankcase (peak to peak) needs to be within specified values.
The noise is measured at a distance of 1 m from the side of the main unit and four
directions by using a shop noise meter. Noise measurement to be done once during
test operation.
The temperature for each of following bearings during the 4-hour continuous test
operation needs to be measured periodically.
After completion of successful oil flushing the lube oil console running test needs to be
done. Running test would be performed based on the following conditions for 4 hours,
and temperature and pressure shall be measured every 30 minutes.
No leakage must be seen during the test and Pressure drop of filter element shall not
exceed a specified value at operating oil temperature. No abnormal sound shall be
confirmed during the running test.
After completion of successful cooling water flushing the tempered cooling water system
running test needs to be done. Running test would be performed based on the following
conditions for 4 hours, and temperature and pressure shall be measured every 30
minutes.
No leakage must be seen during the test and no abnormal Pressure drop must be
confirmed. No abnormal sound shall be confirmed during the running test.
After checking of the above items at two times, the water pump is changed to another
and the same items needs to be checked.
Shaft Seals
Seal Type
Seal Medium
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