Air Tanks
KAF Cryogenics supplies air tanks, also known as compressed air receivers, for industrial compressed air systems. Vessel volume, pressure rating and connection arrangement are selected around the compressor and downstream demand. The air receiver is reviewed as a pressure vessel for its intended service.
Receiver Duty and Vessel Configuration
An air tank provides storage within the compressed air system and supports the operating demand. Specify compressor output, pressure conditions, demand pattern, air quality requirements and installation space. Vertical or horizontal geometry and vessel materials are reviewed against the duty and project specification.
Connections, Drainage and Installation
Inlet, outlet, drain, instrumentation and pressure relief connections are defined for the selected vessel. Condensate management, access for inspection and available installation space are considered with the system layout. Corrosion protection and any internal surface requirement are selected for the service.
Design and Documentation
Design pressure, temperature, volume and inspection requirements guide the applicable vessel code. ASME Section VIII, EN 13445 or another agreed reference can be reviewed for the project, together with destination requirements. Material, welding and test records are defined within the equipment scope.
Equipment Specification Overview
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Service | Compressed air receiver |
| Equipment configuration | Project-configured pressure vessel |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal |
| Materials | Carbon steel or stainless steel to the service specification |
| Connections | Inlet, outlet, drain, safety valve and instrumentation connections |
| Design | Volume, pressure, temperature and code selected for the compressor and system duty |
Equipment configuration, capacity, pressure, materials and documentation are confirmed together for the selected model and project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an air tank a cryogenic storage tank?
No. An air receiver stores compressed air and is specified for that pressure vessel duty, not for liquid cryogenic gas storage.
How is the volume selected?
Volume is reviewed with compressor output, pressure conditions and the downstream demand pattern.
Can connections and orientation be specified?
Connection arrangement and vessel geometry can be reviewed against the installation and project requirements.
What information is needed for an inquiry?
Provide required volume, pressure, temperature, compressor or process data, orientation and destination requirements.
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Technical guides from our blog on this equipment group.
- ASME vs PED: Which Cryogenic Tank Certification Do You Need?ASME vs PED for cryogenic tanks: the right code depends on your destination market, not quality. Compare the two codes and choose correctly.
- Choosing ASME or PED by Export Market: A Practical GuideChoose ASME or PED by export market. Practical guidance for Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia so you order the right certification.
- EN 13458 and EN 13530 Explained for Cryogenic Tank BuyersEN 13458 covers static cryogenic vessels and EN 13530 covers transportable ones. See what each standard means for cryogenic tank buyers.
- What Certifications Should a Cryogenic Tank Have?Which cryogenic tank certifications matter: PED 2014/68/EU, ASME, EN 13458, EN 13530, AD 2000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 3834-2, and the file to demand.
- Understanding MAWP and Pressure Class SelectionWhat cryogenic tank MAWP means, how pressure class sets delivery pressure and boil-off management, and how to choose the right class for your process.