A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

One of the more elusive causes of three-phase compressor motor overheating and failure is an imbalance in voltage. Compressor voltage unbalance can be found with a voltmeter by measuring between ...

Years ago, we used to enjoy watching diehard ARB-equipped off-road enthusiasts stubbornly (and slowly) fill up their tires using their own ARB on-board air compressors—even when another air source was ...

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to replace components in the compressors and turbines of Pratt & Whitney PW1100Gs turbofans, which power Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. The ...