1. Definition
The air storage tank is used for buffering air and also serves to cool it down (the exhaust temperature from an air compressor is around 70-80℃). Its most important function is to initially remove water and oil. The tank can remove up to 70% of oil and water, making the storage tank an indispensable equipment for air compressors.
Section II: Functions
1. Air Storage: There is no storage for compressed air in the air compressor. Once the compressed air reaches the preset pressure, it will be depleted. By using an air storage tank, 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 and fluctuates greatly. An air storage tank can be used to control the air pressure within an appropriate range, andEliminateFlow fluctuations in the pipeline. Through the gas 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 storage tank will be reduced to achieve the preliminary cooling effect on the compressed air. At the same time, it can deposit some water and oil in the compressed air, improving the quality of the finished compressed air.
3. Installation
1. Full Assembly Method: The full assembly method involves first welding the base of the tank in place, 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 segments, with the longitudinal welds for the second annular wall plate and the circumferential welds between the second annular wall plate and the annular plate being焊接 next. This process is repeated sequentially upwards until the assembly and welding of the next annular wall plate are complete. Large floating roof tanks typically use the full assembly method for construction, with automatic welding commonly employed for the welding of wall and bottom plates.
2. Inverted 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 annular wall panels on the laid bottom plate → manufacture and install the tank roof → lift the entire structure → install the next annular wall panel → lift the entire structure again → continue this process from the top down until the next annular wall panel is installed.
