Buckeye Boiler Company 120-Gallon Vertical Air Receiver Tank

Buckeye Boiler Company 120-Gallon Vertical Air Receiver Tank

This vessel is a Vertical Compressed Air Receiver Tank, which acts as a storage reservoir within an industrial compressed air system.

Specs:

• Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP): 200 PSI at 450 °F
• Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT): -20 °F at 200 PSI
• Shell Thickness (S): 0.250
• Head Thickness (HD): 0.186
• Head Radius (HD. RAD): 36
• Capacity: 120 Gallons

Primary Functions:

• Pressure Stabilization: Air compressors deliver air in pulses. This tank dampens those pulsations, smoothing out the airflow and maintaining a steady, consistent pressure downstream for pneumatic tools and machinery
• Air Storage & Energy Savings: It holds a large volume of compressed air under high pressure (rated up to 200 PSI). This prevents the main air compressor from turning on and off constantly (cycling) during brief periods of low air usage, which saves energy and extends the lifespan of the compressor motor
• Moisture Separation: As warm, compressed air enters the cooler metal tank, it expands and cools down. This cooling causes suspended water vapor to condense into liquid droplets, which pool at the bottom of the tank so they can be drained out—preventing water from damaging downstream pipes and equipment