1.0) OBJECTIVE:
To describe a procedure for Operation and Cleaning of Reciprocating Air Compressors.
2.0) SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for Operation and Cleaning of Reciprocating Air Compressors
3.0) RESPONSIBILITY:
Assistant Engineer/Above shall be responsible for implementation and compliance of the SOP.
4.0) ACCOUNTABILITY:
Manager-Engineering / Manager-Production / Head-QA shall be accountable for implementation and compliance the procedure mentioned in this SOP.
5.0) ATTACHMENT:
Operation and Cleaning of Reciprocating Air Compressors. – Attachment -I
6.0) PROCEDURE:
6.1 OPERATION:
- 1.1 Before starting of air compressor ensure cleaning of whole unit.
6.1.2 Check oil level in crankcase from sight glass.
6.1.3 Check pneumatic connectors and pipes for any leakages manually.
6.1.4 Check Non return valve for proper working.
- Check loading and unloading valve for proper working.
- Drain water from receiving tank manually.
6.1.7 Switch ON the main supply.
6.1.8 After that switch ON the starter of individual compressor as required.
- CLEANING:
6.2.1 Before cleaning of the Air compressor, be assure that main supply is switched “OFF”.
6.2.2 Clean all the parts of air compressor by using air gun or cleaned cloth.
6.2.3 Clean the air filters assembly by using air gun. Change the filters if necessary.
7.0 REFERENCES:
In-house
- ABBREVIATIONS:
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
Engg : Engineering
- DISTRIBUTION LIST:
Engineering
Production
Quality Assurance
10.0 HISTORY OF REVISION:
| Version No. | Effective Date | Reason for Revision |
Attachment-I
Operation and Cleaning of Reciprocating Air Compressors
| Date
|
Compressor & Filter Cleaning |
Operation |
Preventive Maintenance/ Breakdown |
Sign |
Remarks | |||
| Start | stop | Start | End | Start | End | |||
