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How to choose the right gas storage tank for the air compressor?

Time: 2018-08-13

Piston air compressors generally have their own gas storage tanks, which can be used without a gas storage tank. The screw air compressors need to be equipped with gas storage tanks. The normal operation of the screw air compressors cannot be separated from the gas storage tanks.

The screw air compressor is responsible for the compressed air. The gas storage tank is used to store compressed air. It can also buffer the pressure and stabilize the pressure of the air compressor system.

When configuring the use of the gas storage tank, you need to pay attention to the following aspects.

  1. In selecting the size of the gas storage tank, it is necessary to select according to the displacement and pressure of the air compressor. According to the air compressor exhaust volume selection, the size of the gas storage tank is 20%~30% of the air compressor displacement, and the pressure of the gas storage tank needs to be greater than the pressure of the air compressor;

  2, the gas storage tank must ensure its rigor, if there is a collision in the process of transportation, etc., it needs to be re-inspected before use;

  3. The working environment of the air compressor and the gas storage tank needs to ensure ventilation and drying;

  4. It is necessary to regularly check the cleanliness of the gas storage tank to avoid the accumulation of pollutants in the tank affecting the quality of the compressed air;

  5. The air compressed by the air compressor enters the gas storage tank. Pay attention to the maximum pressure of the gas storage tank. Check the air pressure of the air compressor to avoid the safety accident such as rupture and explosion in the gas tank.

  6. Regularly check the tightness of the gas pipeline and the gas storage tank to avoid the air leakage caused by the air compressor .