Short piston rings life

Compressor reached 8000 hours of correct operation
Country:
Italy
Application:
Paper Mill
Compressor type:
Reciprocating compressor – 1 stage
Service
30 MW Gas turbine fuel supply
Power:
500 kW
Pressure:
37 bar
Short piston rings life
Problem

Forced maintenance every 3 months due to fast wearing of PTFE piston sealing elements

Solution
  • high performance PEEK material suggested
  • scheduled temperature monitoring program