1. Definition
Storage tanks are used for buffering air and also serve as a cooling function (the outlet temperature of air compressors is approximately 70-80℃), but their most important role is to initially remove water and oil. These tanks can remove up to 70% of oil and water, making storage tanks an indispensable piece of equipment for air compressors.
Section II: Function
1. Air Storage: There is no storage for compressed air within an air compressor. Once the compressed air reaches the predetermined pressure, it will be exhausted. By using an air receiver, finished compressed air can be stored, ensuring more stable air usage.
2. Pressure Stability: During the operation of an air compressor, the air pressure is unstable with significant fluctuations. An air storage tank can be used to control the air pressure within an appropriate range, andEliminateFluctuations in gas flow within the pipeline. Through the air storage tank, the compressed air output from the air compressor will have a buffer zone, which is of good quality and can maintain the set value. The gas system can achieve a relatively stable pressure.
3. Cooling Filtration: The temperature of the finished compressed air entering the air receiver will be reduced to achieve the preliminary cooling effect of the compressed air. At the same time, it can deposit some water and oil in the compressed air, enhancing the quality of the finished compressed air.
III. Installation
1. The Assembly Method: The assembly method involves first welding the base of the tank to the foundation, then assembling and welding the annular plates of the tank wall onto the base. Subsequently, the bottom plate is welded, and the second annular wall plate is mechanically assembled and焊接 in sections, with the longitudinal seam of the second annular wall plate焊接 and the circumferential seam between the second annular wall plate and the annular plate. This process is repeated sequentially upwards until the assembly and welding of the next annular wall plate is complete. Large floating roof tanks typically use this assembly method, with automatic welding commonly employed for the welding of wall and bottom plates.
2. Inverted Construction Method: The construction process of the inverted method is the opposite of the conventional method. The process is as follows: lay the bottom plate of the tank → install the circumferential wall panels on the laid bottom plate → manufacture and install the tank roof → lift the entire structure → install the next circumferential wall panel → lift the entire structure again → continue this process from the top down until the next circumferential wall panel is installed.
