Gas Compressor Functions

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)

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

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

<p>Catastrophic failure of the compressor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a clean and contaminant-free oil supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To condense and remove sour gas from the system</p> Signup and view all the answers