TROUBLESHOOTING OF AC COMPRESSORS & SYTEMS

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These Carlyle compressors are among the most durable ever built. However, when it comes to air conditioning or refrigeration, they don't work alone; they're part of a larger system. Even the most robust compressor can be damaged or destroyed by a malfunctioning system. In fact, it's fair to say that the system influences the compressor more than the compressor influences the system. A mechanical problem with the compressor, on the other hand, virtually invariably causes the system to fail. This training session discusses the relationship between the system and the compressor, which you must understand in order to give longer life and better functioning for the compressors and systems you maintain.

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PROGRAM CONTENT IN TROUBLESHOOTING OF COMPRESSORS & SYTEMS

1. MAKING PRELIMINARY INSPECTION - USE YOUR NATURAL SENSES

2. UNDERSTANDING "NORMAL" OPERATION

3. ANALYZING SYSTEM OPERATION

The first segment of this three-part curriculum explains how to quickly identify potential system or compressor faults by using your natural senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell. Consider it a short check on how the system is performing. The second section defines a system's "Normal" operating pressures and temperatures. Consider these operating qualities or "conditions" to be what the system should do.

These will be utilised as a baseline for comparison to the actual operating circumstances of a system, which will aid in determining whether or not there is a problem. The final section demonstrates how aberrant pressures and temperatures can be utilised to identify the most likely faults with a system or compressor. The three sections together will demonstrate how the compressor interacts and performs with the system.

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Before we begin our preliminary examination, let me discuss the most critical aspect of your job..... safety. Working on air conditioning, refrigeration, or heating systems entails working on pressured, rotating, and either thermally or electrically insulated components. So be cautious. Turn off all power before doing mechanical service, then open, lock, and tag all disconnects.

When troubleshooting live components, use extreme caution. Follow all of the safety precautions stated in the printed instructions. Take no chances. When beginning the preliminary examination, always check to see if the owner or operator of the equipment can provide information on how the equipment is operating. People who are in close proximity to functioning machinery can frequently describe an incident or a condition that will benefit the expert in troubleshooting.

Now, let's go over some basic examination techniques. To begin, assume the system is turned off. Throw the circuit breakers or pull the fuses at the main power panel to ensure it stays off throughout inspection, and remember to lock and tag the switches so no one can start the equipment while you're doing the preliminary examination.

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