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This Policy is Under Development. If questions please contact Area Manger.
Purpose
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to establish the minimum requirements for troubleshooting the Compressor Pre-Lube Pump not operating.
This applies to all Flogistix Gas Lift units equipped with the electrical Pre-Lube pump that pre-lubes the compressor frame before starting the compressor unit.
Procedure
Procedure
This procedure applies to all Gas Lift units that are in currently in service in the field, at a repair shop, and in storage yards. Flogistix Service Technicians will perform the troubleshooting procedure of determining why the compressor pre-lube pump is not operating properly as outlined in this troubleshooting procedure.
Before any work is performed a JSA must be completed according to Flogistix procedure along with any customer requirements before any work is started.
When resetting the Gas Lift Panel to start the engine, in the top right corner of the panel screen, does it say Pre-Lube? If Yes continue to Step 2 If No continue to Step 1
Step 1 - If Panel in top right corner does not indicate Pre-Lube after resetting. Reset the Panel again.
Step 2 - When the Panel states Pre-Lube, did the Compressor Frame Oil Pressure increase? This may take a few seconds. If Yes continue to Step ? If No continue to Step ?
Step 3 - Is the Pre-Lube pump running? Some Pre-Lube pumps run more quite than others, and it is hard to hear if running. If Yes continue to Step ?, If No continue to Step 4
Step 4 - The Voltage will need to be checked that is going to the Pre-Lube Pump. This can be done by locating the small grey junction box that is close to the PreLube Pump, and opening the enclosure as illustrated in Example below.
Example A
Step 5 - Checking if Pre-Lube Pump has voltage going to reset-able breaker.
Check the Red Wire coming into the junction box that is landed on the reset-able breaker (will have a tag labeled M-Batt +) Illustrated in Example B
Using a Volt Meter, verify incoming voltage is at least or more than 12VDC
Example B
Step 6 - Does the terminal on reset-able breaker have 12VDC or voltage? If Yes Continue to Step ? If No go to step 7
Step 7 - Power Wire going to the Pre-Lube junction box comes directly from the positive on one of the main batteries. Remove the battery cover, and check the wire connection on Positive Post of the Battery. The wire will be a red wire, same as the red wire going into the Pre-Lube Pump junction box. As illustrated in Example C
In Example C the Red Arrow shows where the wire going to the Pre-Lube pump is connected to the battery terminal
In Example C the two Orange Arrows show an example of a broken or cut wire causing power interruption going to the Pre-Lube pump.
Example C
Step 8 - Is the Red wire connected to the battery, if Yes continue to Step ? If No continue to Step 9
Step 9 - Connect Red wire to the positive battery post.
Step 10 - If the Red wire is connected to positive post on battery and also connected to Reset-a
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Management - Management is responsible for implementing, supporting, and enforcing the requirements of this procedure to their respective locations/area.
EHSS - Responsible to assist in the implementation of this procedure and to review for effectiveness.
Employees, Contractors, Vendors, ETC. - Are responsible to follow the following requirements outlined in this procedure and ask for assistance
Scope
Scope
This procedure applies to all Flogistix Gas Lift units equipped with the electrical Pre-Lube pump that pre-lubes the compressor frame before starting the compressor unit.
Hazards
Hazards
Employees should be aware that units could contain flammable and toxic gasses. Potential for the possible hazards of gas ignition or fire, hot surfaces & fluids, rotating equipment. Risk of possible concentration of H2S. Hazardous gases could be in the units pressure vessels, cooler, or associated piping and risk of inhalation of hazardous gas fumes. Environmental spill of compressor oil and possible production fluids
Safety
Safety
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for normal Field Mechanical duties apply for this procedure. Four Gas Monitor, which is outlined in the Flogistix EHSS Manual, PPE Section 8, Procedure 8.3 This procedure applies to all units in service in the field, at a service shop, or in any storage yard.
Insure Flogistix personnel have proper safety certification as required by the Flogistix Customer.
Insure Flogistix personnel adhere to all Customers safety practices.
Proper use of required tools
Spills and Disposal
Spills and Disposal
All spills shall be handled immediately according to MSDS recommendations and the employee's level of training
Flogistix Service Technicians performing this task will properly dispose of any waste liquids or solids. Disposal of any fluids or solid waste will be disposed of properly according to Flogistix policy. Disposal of any fluids will be done at an approved or designed waste location. Disposal of solid waste from a compressor shaft seal change such as, oily rags, ETC, will be disposed of according to the local regulations regarding the disposal of oil soaked rags.
Training
Training
All employees shall be initially trained on the following topics:
Employee Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure according to Flogistix policy
MSDS Online System
Emergency and First Aid procedures
Methods and Observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemicals or gas in the work place
Tools & Equipment Required
All employees performing Compressor Shaft Seal Replacement shall be required to have the listed tools to perform job tasks:
All required PPE according to Flogistix Safety Policy
Lock Out Tag Out(LOTO) items to properly perform LOTO procedure according to Flogistix policy
Basic Hand Tools
Volt Meter
Oil absorbent Pads
Approvals
Field Service approved by:
Date:
Engineering approved by:
Date:
EHSS approved by:
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