Training courses offered by Danfoss Turbocor and the various OEM manufactruers that use the Turbocor compressor focus on how to identify and correct problems with the Turbocor compressor.
I have frequently seen situations where there is one type or another of a failure, the technician comes in and identifies the problem then orders whatever parts are necessary (up to and including replacing the complete compressor) and finally puts the compressor back into service.
However, rarely do I see a concerted effort to determine what originally caused the failure and action taken to correct the root cause of the failure.
In truth, the only way a technician has to understand how to determine the cause of a failure in these systems is EXPERIENCE and/ or through conversations with other technicians with some level of experience. Frequently, the only individual available with some higher level of experience are the application engineers in the service department of the various OEM manufacturers.
My purpose with this blog is to provide a reference to technicians working on Turbocor compressor based chillers where they might find relevant information when addressing a problem they have not previously encountered.
In truth, it is to all of our best interests to improve the level of service to these compressor, and thus improve the reputation of the compressor itself.
I have heard more than once complaints about the fact that the Turbocor compressor are ¨fragile¨ .
I have to completely disagree with this complaint. In my opinion, anybody that makes this type of complaint is woefully ignorant of how to properly service the Turbocor compressor based chiller.
The Turbocor compressor is an extremely sophisticated piece of equipment. It has many built-in protections against entering into operation in a manner potentially dangerous to the longevity of the compressor. The compressor also has detailed records in its memory that can be accessed to analyze the historical operation of the compressor. All the ¨tools¨ are available to research the cause of a failure, but also to monitor situations that could lead to failure.
Proper maintenance of the Turbocor compressor based chiller by a well qualified technician can virtually guarantee against unexpected compressor failures.
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