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Troubleshooting Compressor Problems 331
• Leaking rings, suction valves, or discharge valves
• Suction or discharge valve springs too stiff
• Valve chatter
Figure 5-4 illustrates examples of faults shown on pV curves.
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FIGURE 5-4. Typical compressor cylinder problems identified with pV displays.
