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Compressor failure could mean a much bigger parts list than expected

When a compressor fails, the repair may involve more than simply replacing the failed component. Explore the parts and related work that may be required when dealing with a major compressor failure.
MarketWatch

In HelloNation, Compressed Air Equipment Expert Pam Mahood of Waterloo, IA, Explains What Causes Air Compressor Failures

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. WATERLOO, Iowa, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why do air compressors in industrial facilities fail without warning, ...
Reuters

Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant shut for one week by compressor failure

OSLO, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Equinor's (EQNR.OL), opens new tab Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway has suffered an unexpected outage due to a compressor failure, halting all output for one week ...
Oil

Monitoring approach improves ability to predict, address compressor failures

Combining periodic in-person monitoring with a prognostics method for estimating rotational position from pressure readings enhances the ability to predict and address potential failures in ...
Flightglobal

FAA proposes mandatory V2500 compressor blade replacements after failures

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory replacement of high-pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines following multiple blade failures that caused engine fires and ...

Compressed Air Emergency Leads to Breakthrough 12% Energy Reduction for Aspen’s Paper Packaging Production with ELGi

Aspen Products, Inc. turned an unexpected compressed air equipment failure into an opportunity to improve energy efficiency and strengthen production reliability across its paper products ...