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depending on the system. In practice it is common that the manufacturer use standardized receivers for specific compressor
models based on their know-how.
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For calculating the receiver, note that it is necessary with a pressure band for the receiver to be effective. If the consumption
1 process requires 100 psig and the compressor is set to 100 psig, there is no storage and no buffer. Any increased demand
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If the compressors operates at 110 psig the difference between 110 psig and 100 psig accounts for the air stored in the
receiver. If the demand increase, the pressure can drop 10 psig before the minimum requirement is met. Pressure and flow
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The receiver volume may be calculated with the formula
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V = volume of the receiver tank (cu ft)
Volume
t = time for the receiver to go from upper to lower pressure limits (min)
1 C = free air needed (scfm)

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It is also common to size receivers
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• to 1 gallon for each ACFM (Actual Cubic Feet per Minute), or
• 4 gallons per compressor hp (horse power)
Velocity

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Pressure

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Flow

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Note! Receivers of unsound or questionable constructions may be very dangerous.
Free Industry Air Receivers Capacities
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EE Times Europe Air Receiver Capacities (cubic feet)
Tank Size Tank Size Gauge Pressure on Tank (psig)
(inches) (gallons) 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
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International 20 x 63 80 11 83 120 156
24 x 68 120 16 125 180 234
30 x 84 240 32 250 360 467

• 1 ft3 = 0.02832 m3
• 1 inch = 25.4 mm
• 1 psig = 6.9 kPa = 0.069 bar
• 1 Gallon (U.S.) = 3.785x10-3 m3 = 3.785 dm3 (liter) = 231 in3
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