One of the common problems found while troubleshooting reciprocating compressors is that they simply fail to start. This could be the result of many different causes, both electrical and mechanical.

A common cause of premature reciprocating compressor failure is overheating. A recip that is running too hot will surely fail before its time. A service tech should always look for this potential ...

Siemen’s Dresser-Rand business has sold its 100th reciprocating compressor to a midstream operator. The operator ordered 11 heavy oilfield separable (HOS) compressors, which will be used for gas ...