XRV163/165
Howden XRV163/165 — Industrial refrigeration, single-walled oil-injected, R717/NH3.
Components & Design
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Technical Data
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Common failures & inspection points
Oil level check in compressor and reservoir - verify lubricant supply at baseline pressure
Oil analysis sampling and laboratory testing - viscosity, acid number, moisture content, metallic wear particles (perform quarterly or every 1,000 operating hours minimum)
Suction and discharge pressure logging - compare against design operating conditions to detect refrigerant shortage, condenser fouling, or valve inefficiency
Rotor timing and slide valve operation inspection on screw compressors
Shaft seal condition and integrity verification
Oil separator element inspection and cleaning (oil-injected systems)
Vibration analysis of compressor and bearing condition (minimum semi-annually)
Motor amperage verification and motor frame inspection at operating conditions
Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.
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