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Troubleshooting
The different problems encountered in the operation of marine reciprocating compressors like low lube oil pressure,
high cooling water temperature, incorrect pressures in stages, their trouble shooting and the conclusion.
Conclusion
A compressed air system used onboard is very important to the marine engineer and without any air the ship would
soon become a dead ship. The various parts of the compressed air system, be it the compressors, the pipe lines, or
the air bottles have to be maintained in good condition. In this article a brief guideline has been given about the
compressors used onboard, use of compressed air onboard, the safety devices fitted, the importance of unloading
during starting, the operating procedure, the basic maintenance, the valves overhaul procedure and the trouble
shooting have all been discussed.
It is hoped it would guide junior engineers and marine engineers about the various facets of marine compressors.