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Information for Compressor Valve Selection
Compressor valve selection and suitability confirmation cannot be separated from the equipment and its duty. Organizing the available information helps make technical communication more specific.
Equipment Information
Compressor and existing valve information provide the starting point for technical communication.
- Compressor manufacturer, model and configuration
- Available cylinder and existing valve information
Gas Service and Operating Information
Provide the gas service and actual operating information available.
- Gas service or gas composition
- Pressure, temperature and operating speed
- Actual operating conditions and observed service concerns