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What You Saw
Which stage or valve, when and at what load the problem appeared, which parts were damaged and what you could see, with photos or maintenance records.
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Valve Problems: What to Send
If a valve is failing, running abnormally or needs frequent replacement, send us what you have seen and recorded. We'll work out the likely causes with you from there.
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Your Equipment
Manufacturer, model, stage, suction and discharge positions, the current valve model or material, repair and replacement history, and drawings or nameplate information.
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Gas and Operating Conditions
Gas composition, contaminants or liquid carryover, pressure, temperature, speed, load, lubrication and separation conditions, and any recent maintenance or change in duty.
Tips for Your Data
- Group your data into observations, equipment, operating conditions and maintenance records.
- Give units, reference conditions, stage and operating case for every pressure, temperature, flow and speed.
- If records are incomplete, mark what is missing.