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TSMC 116 S

Refrigeration Compressor (Reciprocating) · Refrigeration

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1,400 kgWeight

Sabroe TSMC 116 S — Two-stage reciprocating compressor (4 HP + 12 LP cylinders) for low-temperature industrial refrigeration; R717, R22, R134a, R404A, R507.

Specifications

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Airflow (m³/h)679
Speed (1/min)700–1500
Weight (kg)1400
Bore x stroke (mm)100 x 80
Swept volume at max RPM679 m3/h
Weight (kg)1400 kg
Cylinder bore100 mm
Stroke80 mm
Max/min speed1500/700 RPM

Source: cooltech.fi · not checked against a manufacturer datasheet

Inspection

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Common issues

  • Suction/discharge valve plate wear or breakage causing capacity loss and audible knocking
  • Oil carryover or foaming with the ammonia charge leading to low oil pressure trips
  • Capacity control (cylinder unloader) solenoid or linkage sticking
  • Shaft seal (gland) leakage
  • Liquid slugging from insufficient suction superheat, damaging valves and pistons
  • Oil separator inefficiency causing excess oil circulation into the refrigerant system
  • Suction strainer fouling reducing capacity and causing low suction pressure

Inspection checklist

  • Inspect suction and discharge valve plates for wear, pitting or broken reeds at the scheduled interval
  • Check the shaft seal for oil weeping or leakage
  • Verify crankcase oil level, pressure and condition, checking for refrigerant dilution or foaming
  • Check capacity control unloader operation on all cylinder banks (4 HP + 12 LP)
  • Inspect and clean the suction strainer
  • Verify safety and relief valve settings and test dates
  • Check cylinder head and valve cage bolting torque per the maker's schedule
  • Log suction/discharge pressure and temperature and compare to baseline for signs of valve leakage
  • Inspect crankshaft/connecting rod big-end bearing clearance at major overhaul
  • Check coupling and motor alignment

Service intervals

Oil change/filter renewaltypically every 4,000-8,000 running hours or per oil analysis - confirm against the current Sabroe manual for this frame size
Valve plate inspectiontypically every 8,000-12,000 running hours or on capacity/efficiency drop - confirm against the maker's recommendation
Shaft seal replacementcondition-based, typically on leakage or every 2-4 years of continuous duty
Major overhaul (bearings, running gear)commonly in the 20,000-40,000 running hour range for two-stage ammonia reciprocating compressors of this size - strongly duty-dependent, confirm against running hours and oil analysis trend

Typical wear limits

Piston ring end gaptypically around 0.3-0.5 mm for the compressor's 100 mm bore as a general reciprocating-compressor guideline - confirm against the maker's limit
Big-end bearing clearancetypically in the order of 0.05-0.15 mm radial for this compressor class - confirm against the maker's limit
Valve plate lift/wearno universal figure - renew once the reed or ring shows a visible wear step, pitting, or fails the maker's flatness check

Ranges are typical for this design class. Always confirm against the manufacturer documentation for your serial number.

Critical spares

  • Suction/discharge valve plate assemblies (HP and LP)
  • Shaft seal kit
  • Piston rings and gudgeon pin bushings
  • Big-end and main bearing shells
  • Safety relief valve
  • Oil pump
  • Gasket and O-ring overhaul kit

Safety

  • Ammonia (R717) is toxic and flammable in the right concentration - a leak response requires SCBA, not general PPE
  • High-pressure refrigerant system - isolate and pump down before opening any part of the compressor
  • Hot discharge lines and cylinder heads present a burn hazard
  • Liquid refrigerant slugging can cause violent valve or piston failure - never bypass low suction superheat protections
  • Rotating flywheel/coupling guards must be fitted and secure before start

Class survey

Refrigeration compressors serving classed cargo/provision systems are typically included in Continuous Survey Machinery (CSM) with periodic function tests of safety cut-outs (high pressure, low oil pressure, motor overload); class will want relief valve test certificates and safety trip test records.

Estimated lifetime: The crankcase/frame design life typically extends well beyond 100,000 running hours with proper maintenance; valve plates and shaft seals are the practical wear-limiting items and are replaced on condition rather than a fixed lifetime.

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