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Air receivers are tanks used for compressed air storage and are
recommended to be in all compressed air systems. Using air receivers of
unsound or questionable construction can be very dangerous. Therefore, the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has developed a code
regarding the construction of un၈red pressure vessels, which has been
incorporated into many federal, state, and local laws. This particular code is
ASME Code Section VIII Division 1. Air receivers should always meet or
exceed this code in addition to any other state, municipal, or insurance codes
that may apply.

Browse our selection of Air Receiver Tanks (/accessories/receiver-tanks.aspx)

or call us toll-free: 866-650-1937 if you have any questions. Learn more with
this helpful article about How to Size an Air Receiver Tank.

The ASME also approves the receiver accessories. They are equipped with a
safety valve, which is set at a pressure lower than the working pressure for
which the air receiver was stamped and at a higher pressure than the
operating pressure, to safeguard against excessive pressure. In addition,
receivers have a drain valve to eliminate accumulated moisture. They also
have pressure gauges, handholes or manholes, and a base for vertical air receivers. Standard receivers are
designed for horizontal or vertical mounting.

Air receivers serve several important purposes:

• Decrease wear and tear on the compression module, capacity control system and motor by reducing 
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• Eliminate pulsations from the discharge line.
• Separate some of the moisture, oil and solid particles that might be present from the air as it comes from
the compressor or that may be carried over from the aftercooler.
• Help reduce dew point and temperature spikes that follow regeneration.

• O၈er additional storage capacity made to compensate for surges in compressed air usage.
• O၈er additional storage capacity made to compensate for surges in compressed air usage.
• Contribute to reduced energy costs by minimizing electric demand charges associated with excessive
starting of the compressor motor.

The bene၈t of extra storage capacity alone outweighs the additional cost of this component.

Wet vs. Dry Receiver:

There are wet air receivers (supply) and dry air receivers (demand). (၈g. AR1-3)

Wet Receivers: Wet receivers provide additional

storage capacity and reduce moisture. The large
surface area of the air receiver acts as a free cooler,
which is what removes the moisture. Because the
moisture is being reduced at this point in the system,
the load on ၈lters and dryers will be reduced. The
term "wet receiver" refers to the storage vessel or
tank placed immediately after the
compressor. This device helps with contaminant
removal, pressure stabilization and
pulsation reduction.

Dry Receivers: When sudden large air demands occur, dry air receivers should have adequate capacity to
minimize a drop in system air pressure. If these pressure drops were not minimized here, the performance of air
dryers and ၈lters would be reduced because they would no longer be operating within their original design
parameters.The term "dry receiver" refers to the receiver placed after the air dryer and other air
preparation equipment.

Air receiver sizing:

The size of the air receiver is dependent upon air usage and the compressor style. The general rule to size a air
receiver is:
• Receiver Size = Compressor ACFM * 1 Gallon/ACFM
• For a 200 ACFMCompressor = 200 Gallons
• With a Conversion Factor of 7.48 Gallons/Cubic Ft. = 27 Cubic Ft.

Installation Recommendations:

Wet receivers should be installed downstream of the moisture separator and before other puri၈cation
equipment. Dry receivers are installed after puri၈cation equipment. All air receivers should be on blocks or some
other small foundation to keep them dry and rust-free. There also should be enough space left around the
receiver to allow for easy draining.

Exercise care when installing air receivers outdoors because any condensed moisture may freeze and interfere
with the operation of drain valves, pressure gauges and safety valves. Never install a valve between the air
receiver and the safety valve. The exhaust from the safety valves should be directed away from personnel and in
a way that the thrust will tighten threaded pipe ၈ttings if it lifts and blows, as opposed to unthreading them.

Pressure gauges should be of good quality and large enough to read while standing on the ၈oor. Install an
isolation valve between the gauge and the tank so that the gauge can be removed and replaced or recalibrated
every six months without depressurizing the tank. It is essential that air receivers have an automatic
trap/drainage system. Also, the receiver needs to be bolted or clamped to the ၈oor or base on which it is
mounted in case of a line fracture.

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Moisture should be drained from the receiver regularly, especially in cold weather to avoid problematic
accumulation. If you need to add any braces, struts, base supports or nozzles to an air receiver, use an ASME
Coded weld shop for any welding or repairs. Many companies have a policy to annually hydrotest the air

receiver's integrity. Besides hydrotesting, older air receivers should be checked periodically with an ultrasonic
receiver's integrity. Besides hydrotesting, older air receivers should be checked periodically with an ultrasonic
thickness gauge or meter. Corrosion e၈ects can be determined by comparing readings of head and shell to the
nameplate.

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