What Are Air Receiver Tanks?
Air receiver tanks provide storage to assist air compressors during peak demand and help stabilise compressed air pressure. These large pressure vessels can be either wet or dry and are a key component in your compressed air system.
Air receiver tanks must be inspected regularly to ensure that they meet code requirements. This includes formal board inspections and daily visual inspections.
Store Compressed Air
An air receiver tank acts as a reservoir for compressed air and provides storage to offset short-term peaks in air demand that your compressor cannot manage. It also helps reduce pressure fluctuations and pulsation, which can damage your tools or create a dangerous situation for workers.
The air in an air receiver tank can be stored at a variety of pressures depending on the needs of your system. Air tanks are usually made of mild steel and are primed to prevent corrosion. They can be coated in epoxy or galvanised for improved durability.
Reduce Pressure Fluctuations
Air receiver tanks are an important component in any compressed air system. They help minimise unstable peaks in pressure that can affect production processes and end products. In addition, they can also reduce energy costs by enabling compressors to operate on longer cycles and with tighter pressure bands.
They are usually found in most industrial buildings, where they provide an essential buffer between a compressor and the consumption mechanism of the air system. They are also present in factories where assembly lines produce goods or pneumatic tools are used to operate machinery.
Safety Devices
Air receivers are an essential part of any compressed air system, providing storage for air to assist with peak demands and helping control and stabilise the air system pressure. These large pressure vessels are also useful as pulsation dampeners and moisture traps.
They are available in paint finish or galvanised steel and can be mounted with a compressor or separately (remote). The tanks often have treated interior liners to reduce corrosion and maintain air quality.
Increased Air Power
Air receiver tanks, also known as air storage tanks, are an essential component of a compressed air system. They help to balance short-term peak demands that exceed the compressor capacity. They also reduce power pulses and increase overall system efficiency.
The primary function of an air receiver tank is to provide temporary storage for compressed air after it leaves the air compressor. This allows the system to average out unstable peaks in demand and minimises energy consumption.
The size of the air receiver depends on the load requirements and compressor capacity. The air receiver’s volume reduces pressure fluctuations caused by changing load and by compressor switching. It also reduces the amount of moisture in the air by a factor of Boyle’s law (expression 1.17).
