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Test of Compressor

This document summarizes a test of an air compressor. It describes the basic components and types of compressors, including reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal compressors. It then outlines some simple electrical tests that can be performed using a multimeter to diagnose issues with compressor components like the thermal protector, relay, and capacitor. These include checking for electrical continuity in each component and measuring coil resistances to identify any interruptions or burns.

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Test of Compressor

This document summarizes a test of an air compressor. It describes the basic components and types of compressors, including reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal compressors. It then outlines some simple electrical tests that can be performed using a multimeter to diagnose issues with compressor components like the thermal protector, relay, and capacitor. These include checking for electrical continuity in each component and measuring coil resistances to identify any interruptions or burns.

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Test of Compressor

ME LAB 102
Prepared by:
Molano, Carl Joseph O.
What is Compressor?

A compressor is a mechanical
device that increases the
pressure of a gas by reducing its
volume. An air compressor is a
specific type of gas compressor.
Where compressors are often
used?

Compressors are used


throughout industry to provide
shop or instrument air; to power
air tools, paint sprayers, and
abrasive blast equipment; to
phase shift refrigerants for
air conditioning and refrigeration;
to propel gas through pipelines;
etc.
Types of Compressors:

Reciprocating Air
Compressors

Rotary Screw Compressors

Centrifugal Compressors
Reciprocating Air
Compressors:

Reciprocating air compressors are positive


displacement machines, meaning that
they increase the pressure of the air by
reducing its volume. This means they are
taking in successive volumes of air which is
confined within a closed space and
elevating this air to a higher pressure.
The reciprocating air compressor is single
acting when the compressing is
accomplished using only one side of the
piston. A compressor using both sides of
the piston is considered double acting.
Rotary Screw
Compressors:
Rotary air compressors are positive
displacement compressors. The most
common rotary air compressor is the single
stage helical or spiral lobe oil flooded screw
air compressor. These compressors consist
of two rotors within a casing where the
rotors compress the air internally. There
are no valves. These units are basically oil
cooled (with air cooled or water cooled oil
coolers) where the oil seals the internal
clearances.
Centrifugal
Compressors:
The centrifugal air compressor is a dynamic
compressor which depends on transfer of
energy from a rotating impeller to the air.
Centrifugal compressors produce high-pressure
discharge by converting angular momentum
imparted by the rotating impeller (dynamic
displacement). In order to do this efficiently,
centrifugal compressors rotate at higher speeds
than the other types of compressors. These
types of compressors are also designed for
higher capacity because flow through the
compressor is continuous.
Simple test of Compressor:
 
Having made these initial observations, there should be
mentioned some tests and verifications that can be carried
out and that help a lot to know what the situation is.
In order to show the importance of these simple tests, it is
enough to remember that, for lack of a well done
evaluation, many compressors returned to Embraco are in
conditions of use.
A multimeter is sufficient to do a good part of the checks,
related to the electrical continuity. 
To get started, make sure you have power at the location.
For experienced and skilled professionals, it may seem silly
to recommend this, but sometimes the “problem” is right
there.
After that, it’s time to do the initial electrical continuity
check, remembering to unplug the equipment before
starting. 
The next step is to check the condition of the electrical
components. To do this, using a multimeter, see if there
is continuity in the thermal protector. If it does not
exist, this component is corrupted. If the problem is
this – and not the burning of the compressor -, the
solution is simple: just replace the thermal protector.
As with the protector, the procedure with the use of the
multimeter must be done in the relay and in the
capacitor. In the case of the relay, depending on the
model, there are differences in the test to be done:
In the case of an electromechanical relay for F and EG
compressors, it must be placed vertically, with the coil
down, verifying continuity between terminals 10 and
11.
 In the case of the electromechanical relay for the EM
model, there are three checks: 1) between terminals 1
and 2, with the relay in any position; 2) between
terminals 1 and 3, with the relay in the upright position
and its bobbin up; 3) between terminals 1 and 3, with
the relay in the upright position and its coil down. In
the first two checks, if there is no continuity, it is
necessary to change the relay. In the third case, it is
the opposite, if there is continuity, there is a problem
and the relay needs to be replaced.
Another fundamental and simple check
is related to the state of the main and
auxiliary coils of the compressor. The
goal is to know if any of them are
interrupted or burned. 
Begin by measuring continuity on each
coil (always with the compressor
disconnected from the mains). If there
is no continuity, the compressor is
burnt (photo at the top of this page).
Also check that the coils are in
accordance with the ohmic resistances
reported in the compressor data sheet.
If this value appears different from
what is stated in the data sheet, it
means that the compressor is damaged
and may be inoperable.

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