Compressor Condition Monitoring

What this topic covers

Mechanical and process indicators for rotating and reciprocating compressors.

Core ideas

Compressors can combine high speed, pressure, temperature and complex process interactions.

Monitoring may include vibration, temperatures, pressures, valve performance and lubrication indicators.

Pressure systems and rotating machinery require qualified operation and maintenance.

Program tradeoffs

Load, speed and operating state can change signals even when machine condition is unchanged.

What good evidence looks like

Diagnosis should combine vibration, temperature, lubrication, process and maintenance history where appropriate.

Lifecycle perspective

Monitoring should produce actionable work or engineering review rather than accumulating alarms without response.