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2) Use Compass as a Unit Converter- Go to the Input/Output Unit Selection and select your current units. Go to the Operating
Conditions section and input your conditions. Go back to the Input/Output Unit and select the units that you want to
convert your current conditions. For example, the value for suction pressure show in the diagram below can be converted
from psiG to barG.
1) Project Name and File Administration: Name the project and click on SAVE AS to keep your project in your records (Compass does not
have Automatic Save so the user has to click on the project regularly).
2) Units Selection- Select your system of measurement (Metric, US or Custom).
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Compass will estimate the number of stages required based on the suction and discharge pressures. However, the user can always modify this
option by clicking on the up/down arrow.
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1) Check discharge temperatures- the discharge temperature limits for Superior cylinders is 350 F.
2) Check Rod Loads: Each Superior machine has unique properties such as Rod Load limits. This information can be found in the top right part of the
report (see figure below).
Compass has the capability of simulating a two (2) service job application. This can be done by clicking on the Add Service button and
then assigning the compressor cylinders with a service tag.