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! 22 Reciprocating Compressors: Operation and Maintenance

Divider Block Components

These systems are equipped with main line flow switches and mechan-
ical counters for monitoring. The newest type of monitoring and protec-
tion device for the lube system is the electronic monitor.
These devices give accurate control over the oil-feed rates and protec-
tion to the compressor in the event of system or oil supply failure.
Figure 3-6 shows a Trabon MV system arrangement and Figure 3-7 a
Watchman Lubemation System.

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(Source: Trabon/Lubriquip, a unit of INDEX Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio)