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What is the primary function of the balance piston on a gas compressor?
What is the primary function of the balance piston on a gas compressor?
- To supply seal gas to the bearing
- To lubricate the bearing during rundown
- To prevent corrosion of the compressor shaft
- To equalize pressure across the suction and discharge (correct)
What would happen if the suction pressure exceeds the discharge pressure on a gas compressor?
What would happen if the suction pressure exceeds the discharge pressure on a gas compressor?
- The balance piston would prevent the compressor from running
- The compressor would start pushing the discharge towards the suction (correct)
- The compressor would experience a catastrophic failure
- The compressor shaft would corrode
What is the purpose of the suction discharge valve on a gas compressor?
What is the purpose of the suction discharge valve on a gas compressor?
- To insure the discharge pressure does not exceed the suction pressure (correct)
- To prevent the compressor from running during a trip
- To supply seal gas to the bearing during a trip
- To lubricate the bearing during a pump failure
What would be the most serious long-term effect of ignoring the OH piping corrosion alarm?
What would be the most serious long-term effect of ignoring the OH piping corrosion alarm?
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What is the function of the lubrication oil tank during a trip due to pump failure?
What is the function of the lubrication oil tank during a trip due to pump failure?
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What is the primary function of the C-300 overhead vapor line?
What is the primary function of the C-300 overhead vapor line?
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