I. Definition
The air storage tank is used for buffering air and also serves as a cooling device (the exhaust temperature from an air compressor is approximately 70-80℃). Its most crucial function is to initially remove water and oil. The tank can remove up to 70% of oil and water, making the air storage tank an indispensable piece of equipment for air compressors.
Section 2: Function
1. Air Storage: There is no storage for compressed air in an air compressor. Once the compressed air reaches the predetermined pressure, it will be depleted. By using an air receiver, finished compressed air can be stored, ensuring more stable air usage.
2. Pressure Stability: The air compressor experiences unstable pressure and significant fluctuations during operation. The air storage tank can be used to control the 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 on 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 product.
III. Installation
1. Full Assembly Method: This 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 welds and circumferential welds between the second annular wall plate and the annular plate being焊接 as well. This process is repeated sequentially until the assembly and welding of the next annular wall plate is 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 Construction Method: The construction process of the inverted method is the opposite of the conventional method. The steps for the inverted construction method are 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.
