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V 1100 400/15

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Grasso (GEA) Grasso V 1100 400/15 — 15 bar.

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Compressor TypeRefrigeration Compressor
Pressure (bar)15
Capacity (Nm³/h)400
RefrigerantR717
Inspection

Inspector Detail

Common issues

  • Suction or discharge valve plate wear or breakage causing capacity loss and knocking
  • Crankcase oil foaming or carry-over affecting lubrication
  • Cylinder liner/piston ring wear over long service reducing volumetric efficiency
  • Capacity control (cylinder unloader) solenoid or hydraulic fault causing stuck-loaded or stuck-unloaded cylinders
  • Shaft seal leakage at the crankshaft gland
  • High discharge temperature from low suction superheat or worn valves
  • Vibration from worn main bearings or coupling misalignment with the driver

Inspection checklist

  • Check crankcase oil level and condition (colour, water/refrigerant contamination)
  • Log suction/discharge pressures and temperatures against baseline
  • Check discharge gas temperature per cylinder bank for abnormal deviation
  • Inspect shaft seal for leakage/weeping
  • Check oil separator level and oil return line function
  • Verify capacity control (unloader) operation on each step
  • Inspect valve plates during scheduled overhaul for pitting or breakage
  • Check foundation bolts and coupling alignment with the driver motor
  • Confirm safety/relief valve test and set date

Service intervals

Crankcase oil sampleevery 3-6 months
Crankcase oil changeannually, or per the running-hour interval recommended by the compressor manufacturer
Suction/discharge valve inspectiontypically every 8,000-12,000 running hours, confirm against maker manual
Shaft seal renewalcondition-based, commonly every 2-4 years
Major overhaul (pistons, liners, bearings)typically 20,000-40,000 running hours, duty dependent
Safety relief valve testannually, per class/statutory requirement

Typical wear limits

Shaft seal leakagerenew when weep exceeds a light film - a continuous drip indicates lip failure, confirm against maker criteria
Discharge valve plate conditionrenew on visible pitting, cracking, or lift/seating outside the maker's tolerance - no generic figure applies

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

Critical spares

  • Suction and discharge valve plate sets
  • Shaft seal kit
  • Crankcase oil, refrigeration grade compatible with the refrigerant in use
  • Piston rings and cylinder head gasket set
  • Capacity control unloader solenoid/actuator
  • Oil filter element

Safety

  • Ammonia (R717) is toxic and can be flammable in certain concentrations - follow refrigerant handling procedure and have escape breathing apparatus available
  • High-pressure refrigerant lines - never open a pressurised system without isolation and controlled venting per procedure
  • Hot surfaces on the compressor head/discharge line while running
  • Rotating crankshaft and coupling - guard before starting

Class survey

Ammonia refrigeration compressors typically sit under a periodic or Continuous Survey Machinery regime with function tests of relief valves, gas detection and emergency stops; oil analysis and running-hour logs serve as survey evidence.

Estimated lifetime: Reciprocating ammonia compressors of this size commonly run well beyond 60,000 hours before major overhaul with proper maintenance, highly dependent on duty cycle and oil condition - confirm against fleet experience and GEA's own data

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