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Abnormal noise from compressor

Likely causes

Liquid slugging (liquid back)

Check: Measure suction line temperature — check for excessive subcooling

What to do: Measure suction line temperature — check for excessive subcooling → Determine if noise occurs at startup or during operation → Check tightness of mounting bolts → Check oil level → Measure discharge temperature — lower than normal suggests liquid slugging

Insufficient refrigeration oil

Check: Determine if noise occurs at startup or during operation

What to do: Determine if noise occurs at startup or during operation → Check tightness of mounting bolts → Check oil level → Measure discharge temperature — lower than normal suggests liquid slugging

Loose mounting bolts

Check: Check tightness of mounting bolts

What to do: Check tightness of mounting bolts → Check oil level → Measure discharge temperature — lower than normal suggests liquid slugging

Internal valve damage

Check: Check oil level

What to do: Check oil level → Measure discharge temperature — lower than normal suggests liquid slugging

Refrigerant overcharge

Check: Measure discharge temperature — lower than normal suggests liquid slugging

What to do: Measure discharge temperature — lower than normal suggests liquid slugging

Field tip

Liquid slugging can destroy the compressor — stop operation immediately and eliminate the cause

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