Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
UD-series Screw Compressors
6-4
Trouble Direct causes Factors Actions
high
pressure
(abnormal
discharge
pressure)
refrigerant charge
refrigerant charge
by mistaking
insufficient cooking
as a lack of
refrigerant in the
Adjust refrigerant to proper amount.
of heat exchanger
If the trouble is caused by change in
operating conditions, re-examine
the conditions to improve.
If it is difficult to improve, add more
heat exchangers or increase the
pressure detection
feature
abnormal high
pressure protection
device(switch),
pressure sensor,
Identify malfunctioning devices,
examine their causes, and take
measures.
Then, replace malfunctioning
devices.
etc, by clogging in
the tubing for high
pressure protection
Remove clogging. Check oil
contamination level and replace oil
as necessary.
valve for oil
separator
restore after
closing.
Human error
Open valve or stop immediately.
Make sure to perform tagout during
valve operation.
Make sure to perform a valve check
before starting compressor.
high
discharge
temperature
operation
Insufficient refriger-
ant circulation
Refer to Factors of item 02.
system load side is
higher than design
Inspect the situation on load side
(loading volume, opening and
closing of doors, etc.), and take
pressure protection
device, pressure
sensor, relays, etc.
Identify malfunctioning devices,
examine their causes, and take
measures.
Then, replace malfunctioning
gases in the system
pressure side
Inspect for leak, and take necessary
measures.
Then, air purge the heat exchanger.