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- Definition

Loss recognized as a result of the initial and subsequent write-down of a long-lived asset's carrying amount to fair value.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 360
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (b)
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- Definition

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- Definition

Fair value portion of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 820
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66048111&loc=d3e19190-110258

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Retirement of Long-Lived Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Retirement of Long-Lived Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) compressor	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) compressor	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale [Line Items]
Loss on retirement of rental equipment	$ 545	$ 4,370	$ 0
Rental Compressor Unit
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale [Line Items]
Number of rental compressors that are not of demanded type, configuration, make or model \| compressor	63	258
Rental Compressor Unit \| Loss on Retirement of Rental Equipment
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale [Line Items]
Loss on retirement of rental equipment	$ 545,000	$ 4,400
Rental Compressor Unit
Impaired Assets to be Disposed of by Method Other than Sale [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of long-lived assets	$ 242,000	$ 967