Air receiver tanks are designed to provide a
supply buffer to meet short-term demand spikes that can exceed the
compressor capacity. They also serve to dampen reciprocating
compressor pulsations, separate out particles and liquids, and make
the compressed air system easier to control. In some cases,
installing a larger air receiver tank to meet occasional peak
demands can even allow for the use of a smaller compressor.
There are in principal two different air receivers in a
compressed air system:
- PRIMARY receiver - located near the
compressor, after the after-cooler but before filtration and drying
equipment
- SECONDARY receiver - located close to points
of larger intermittent air consumptions
Air receivers in compressed air systems serves the important
purposes of:
- Equalizing the pressure variation from the
start/stop and modulating sequence of the compressor
- Storage of air volume equalizing the variation
in consumption and demand from the system
- Collecting condensate and water in the air
after the compressor
All of our air receiver tanks meet the stringent specifications
of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). Learn more
about "What is an
Air Receiver" and how it works within your compressed air
system. If you have questions about how to find a air receiver
tank to fit your system, call our knowledgeable customer service
team toll-free: 866-650-1937.
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