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Troubleshooting
Possible Causes:
Low oil levelDirty heat exchanger
Faulty thermal bypass valve
Plugged oil filter
Plugged air/oil separator
Obstruction in oil system
Possible Causes:
Clogged separator scavenger lineIncorrectly adjusted scavenger line
Oil sump overfilled
Oil foaming in sump
Possible Causes:
Plugged air/oil separatorAirend bearings starting to fail
Obstruction in air lines
Obstruction in oil lines
Dirty or spent lubricant
Possible Causes:
Compressor temperature too hotIngestion of foreign substance through intake
Excessive condensate in system
Mixed oil types
Incorrect oil additives
Possible Causes:
Faulty inlet valvePlugged air/oil separator
Plugged intake filter
Excessive leaks in plant piping
Possible Causes:
Minimum pressure valve stickingDirty or spent lubricant
Faulty check valve
Ingestion of foreign substance through intake
Possible Causes:
High temperatureHigh discharge pressure
Low oil pressure
Blown fuse
Power failure