STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

TITLE: Switching "On/Off" of Air compressor SOP No.: DAL/PBPL/SOP 03

EQUIPMENT :Air Compressor DATE :
SITE : PBPL-Punjub REVISION :R0
NAME PLATE DETAILS
Make: INGERSOLL RAND
Model: IN-15-7
LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Oil Spillage and waste oil to be disposed as Hazardous waste

STEP No. OPERATING PROCEDURE

Switching ON of Air Compressor
1 Switch "On" respective air compressor feeder in panel located
2 Ensure incomer MCCB in local isolator compressor panel
3 Ensure all indicators are glowing in Compressor panel.
4 Switch 'On' one Air drier prior starting the Air compressor.
5 Switch "On" the in air compressor.
6 Open Delivery valve near compressor to allow air flow.
7 Ensure inlet Air filter and surrounding area are clean.
8 Check for any abnormal noise from the compressor.If abnormal, switch off the compressor.
9 Ensure compressor works with in the cut in and cut out pressure in the pressure gauge.
10 Record the parameters as per log sheet once in Four hours.

Switching OFF of Air Compressor

1 Press "O" button in the electronic control display and wait for 30 Seconds for the compressor to switch off.
2 Press the Emergency stop button on panel .
3 Close the compressor outlet vlave.
4 Switch off the local isolator near the compressor.

Note: Both the compressor should be switched on and in case of failure of one compressor , standby compressor will be automatically
set pressure.

Sl No. OPERATIONAL CONTROL

1 stop the compressor and clean inlet air filter daily once

2 Air end temperature range is <95⁰C .if the value is

increase to ensure cooling fan is running.

3 Lube oil pr range is 2 to 3.6 bar.if the value increase/decreae

to check and change lube oil & filter.
Picture of the Equipment
4 Lube oil level maintain above low level & upto max level
If oil level low,top up the oil up to max level.

5 Condensate is not discharged from Drain in every 30 sec.

valve for proper operation.

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PERATIONAL CONTROL
n inlet air filter daily once

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ar.if the value increase/decreae

ove low level & upto max level marked in SG.

p to max level.

ged from Drain in every 30 sec.to check drain

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