@Air Compressor
2025-06-17

The reason why the air compressor air storage tank discharges pollutants every day

The air compressor air storage tank needs to be discharged every day. The main reasons are as follows

1. Remove sediments

The air contains moisture, which is compressed and carried into the air storage tank during the operation of the air compressor. At the same time, oil in the compressed air may also precipitate in the air storage tank. If these sediments are not cleaned for a long time, they will accumulate more and more, affecting the normal function of the gas tank.

2. Prevent corrosion

Water molecules in compressed air often contain a certain amount of acidic or alkaline molecules. If the water condensed at the bottom of the gas storage tank is not discharged for a long time, these acidic or alkaline substances will cause corrosion to the inner wall of the gas storage tank, reduce the service life of the gas storage tank, and may even cause safety accidents.

3. Ensure the quality of compressed air

Accumulated water will affect the quality of compressed air. As the water level rises, the effective volume of the gas storage tank will decrease, resulting in unstable gas supply. At the same time, stagnant water will be brought into the air end, affecting the dryness and cleanliness of the compressed air. This is extremely unfavorable for precision equipment that requires high-quality compressed air.

4. Prevent other equipment failures

If the water in the air storage tank is not cleaned for a long time, the water level may rise to a certain height and enter the oil separators, dryers, compressors and other equipment of the air compression system. This will lead to problems such as lubrication oil emulsification and poor lubrication of the compressor main body, which will seriously affect the normal operation of the entire air compressor system.

To sum up, in order to ensure the normal operation of the air storage tank, extend the service life, ensure the quality of compressed air and prevent other equipment failures, it is necessary to discharge the air compressor air storage tank every day. This is an indispensable task in the maintenance of the air compressor system.

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