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.

Bristol is introducing the H21J, its next generation Benchmark reciprocating compressor. According to the company, the new Benchmark H21J Recip requires no starting components, an innovation that ...

A reciprocating compressor is a type of positive displacement compressor that uses reciprocating piston action to compress gases. It is commonly used in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, ...

The reciprocating compressor market is growing rapidly, witnessing huge demand from the chemical and oil & gas industries. Besides, the extensive use of reciprocating compressors to reliably move ...

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 ...

This is the first of three articles that describe BP’s experience with reciprocating compressor damage from liquids intrusion at two facilities, in Oklahoma and Alaska. Due to the different damage ...