that can be transformed to
t = V (p 1 - p 2 ) / C p a (1b)
where
V = volume of the receiver tank (cu ft)
t = time for the receiver to go from upper to lower pressure limits (min)
C = free air needed (scfm)
p a = atmosphere pressure (14.7 psia)
p 1 = maximum tank pressure (psia)
p 2 = minimum tank pressure (psia)
For an air compressor system with mean air consumption 1000 cfm , maximum tank pressure 110 psi , minimum tank pressure 100 psi and 5 sec time for the receiver to go from upper to lower pressure - the volume of the receiver tank can be calculated by modifying (1) to
V = t C p a / (p 1 - p 2 )
= (5 sec) (1/60 min/sec) (1000 cfm) (14.7 psi) / ((110 psi) - (100 psi))
= 122 ft 3
It is also common to size receivers
Note! Receivers of unsound or questionable constructions may be very dangerous.
Tank Size (inches) | Tank Size (gallons) | Air Receiver Capacity (cubic feet) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gauge Pressure on Tank (psig) | |||||
0 | 100 | 150 | 200 | ||
12 x 24 | 10 | 1.3 | 11 | 15 | 19 |
14 x 36 | 20 | 2.7 | 21 | 30 | 39 |
16 x 36 | 30 | 4.0 | 31 | 45 | 59 |
20 x 48 | 60 | 8.0 | 62 | 90 | 117 |
20 x 63 | 80 | 11 | 83 | 120 | 156 |
24 x 68 | 120 | 16 | 125 | 180 | 234 |
30 x 84 | 240 | 32 | 250 | 360 | 467 |
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