The air storage tank is a container that stores compressed air, that is, a pressure vessel. As we all know, compressed air has become one of the fourth most widely used energy sources, second only to traditional energy sources such as electricity.
According to the different pressure of the air storage tank, it can be divided into high pressure air storage tank, low pressure air storage tank, and normal pressure air storage tank. There are different types of air storage tanks: carbon steel air storage tanks, low-alloy steel air storage tanks, and stainless steel air storage tanks. The air storage tank (pressure vessel) is generally composed of parts and components such as a cylinder, a head, a flange, a pipe, a sealing element, and a support. In addition, it is also equipped with safety devices, meters and internal parts for different production processes.
What is the role of the air tank?
Stabilize the air pressure to relieve the impact, cool the air, get out the magazine/surplus moisture, and ensure the air flow
1. Stored air volume: To solve the conflict of air consumption that may occur in the system in a short time, on the other hand, it can be used in emergency when the air compressor fails or other emergencies.
2. Cooling air: Separate and remove the moisture, oil and other magazines of the compressed air, reduce the workload of other post-processing equipment downstream of the pipe network, and enable all kinds of air equipment to obtain the required quality of air source. The small air compressor comes The air tank is also used as a mounting frame for the compressor body and other accessories.
3. Eliminate and weaken air flow pulsation: stabilize the source pressure to ensure continuous and stable output air flow. (Smooth pressure output)
4. Extend the cycle period: extend the air compressor "start-stop" or "load-unload" cycle period to reduce the switching frequency of electrical equipment and valves.
Relevant data shows that the popularity of air storage tanks in various fields of production and life in our country has been very high. Because it can compress air and has a series of characteristics such as safety, cleanliness, and easy control, it has been widely used in all walks of life.
The 6 most widely used industries for air storage tanks
1. Food industry: Oil-free air storage tanks are used, which are mainly used to provide power for filling machines, bottle blowing machines, etc., so that the supporting machines maintain a stable working pressure. In addition, it also has auxiliary functions such as pneumatic conveying, pneumatic cooling, and pneumatic spraying.
2. Power industry: The role of air storage tanks includes pneumatic conveying, dry ash transportation, pneumatic execution, and promotion of instrumentation equipment, etc.
3. Semiconductor industry: This is an emerging industry, where wafer oxidation equipment, vacuum systems, pneumatic control valves, pneumatic handling devices, etc. all require matching air storage tanks to efficiently complete the work.
4. Tire industry: mainly stainless steel air storage tanks. The main role in the tire industry is to promote silk cord cutting machines, vulcanizers, etc., as well as pneumatic banburying and pneumatic molding.
5. Steel industry: including instrument air, power execution, equipment purging, process assistance, etc., are inseparable from air storage tanks.
6. Textile industry: mainly use compressed air from air storage tanks to provide clean air power for air-jet looms, sizing machines, dyeing and finishing machines, roving frames, and suction guns. Oil-free air storage tanks are generally used.
If after purchasing an air compressor, due to the different air requirements, it is necessary to ensure the stability of the air consumption for a long time, and a air tank for storing compressed air will be considered in front of the air compressor. Since the air consumption of the air compressor is different, the size of the air storage tank is also different. It is necessary to configure a suitable air storage tank according to the correct use of the air compressor.
Selection method
Generally, when configuring the air storage tank as a user, it will be configured according to the air volume of the air compressor purchased by the customer. One-half to one-fifth of the exhaust volume per minute is the capacity of the air storage tank. , Generally take one-third of the value. For example, the air compressor has a displacement of 6 cubic meters per minute, so it is recommended to choose a 2 cubic air storage tank that is one third of the 6 cubic meter.
When the air storage tank is equipped, it is recommended to be small or not. Maybe it does not need to be too large. If it is large, it will be wasted. If the air storage tank is equipped, it will never achieve the effect of caching. The pressure of the air storage tank is not so complicated to choose. Choose the same or greater than the working pressure of the air compressor.
