Replacement of Ball Valve, Compressor, Contactors and Driers

Job Description: Replacement of Ball Valve, Compressor, Contactors and Driers on a York Chiller

Area: Forum, Fareham

Issue Identified: Enquiry to replace the failed compressor plus discharge line ball valve on both circuits.

Ball Valve

Works carried out:

  • Isolated the unit electrically and mechanically.
  • Recovered the refrigerant into a dedicated recovery cylinder.
  • Weigh and confirmed charge.
  • Removed the compressor from the chiller bed.
  • Replaced the compressor with new.
  • Charged the system with nitrogen to prove leak tight.
  • Repaired minor leak by means of brazing.
  • Once proved released OFN (oxygen free nitrogen) to atmosphere and evacuated system to a minimum of 2 Torr.
  • Re-charged with recovered refrigerant.
  • Test ran and re-commissioned.
  • Completed waste transfer note and handed to on-site representative.
  • Completed F Gas certificate.