Common Mechanical Failures of Nitrogen Compressors

Common mechanical failures of nitrogen compressors

The main forms of mechanical failures in nitrogen compressors are wear, deformation, and fracture. The specific causes generally need to be analyzed after disassembling the nitrogen and gas compressors to determine. Wear and tear faults are generally common in nitrogen compressors that have been running for a long time, with noise exceeding normal values during operation, but not very sharp or intermittent, accompanied by an increase in body temperature. Wear and tear is caused by the need to replace the nitrogen compressor in a timely manner after prolonged operation, otherwise it may cause cylinder wear and tear.

When the noise of the nitrogen compressor is particularly high and there is a piercing scream, it is likely that the internal mechanical components, such as the main shaft, bearings, etc., are deformed or damaged. The sound is caused by friction between the damaged components and the shell, accompanied by vibration of the body shell. The reasons for such failures are not only due to design flaws in the equipment itself, but also due to long-term operation under unfavorable conditions, frequent start stop, and excessive load. When a damaged fault occurs, it is necessary to replace the nitrogen compressor in a timely manner. If conditions permit, it is best to perform disassembly treatment to analyze the accurate cause and avoid such faults from happening again. So we must regularly maintain and upkeep our equipment in order to extend its service life and reduce the frequency of equipment failures.