Refinery Compressors Seals

Quick Wear
Piston rod packing life exceeding 8000 hours
Country:
Italy
Application:
Refinery
Compressor type:
Reciprocating compressor – 2 stage
Service
Penex process compressor
Power:
90 kW
Pressure:
80 bar
Refinery Compressors Seals
Problem

Rod packing elements life was <1000 hours

  • recurrent rod scratching
  • chromium on the rod surface
Solution
  • roughening treatment to increase the transfer film capacity
  • suggested high performance PEEK material