Air compressor tank needs daily blowdown, the main reasons are as follows:
1. removal of sediment
the air contains moisture. During the operation of the air compressor, this moisture will be compressed and carried into the air storage tank. At the same time, the 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 storage tank.
2. to 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. guarantee compressed air quality
accumulation of water will affect the quality of compressed air. As the water level rises, the effective volume of the gas tank will decrease, resulting in unstable gas supply. At the same time, the water will be brought into the gas end, affecting the dryness and cleanliness of the compressed air. This is extremely disadvantageous for precision equipment that requires high-quality compressed air.
4. to 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 then enter the oil separator, dryer, compressor and other equipment of the air pressure system. This will lead to problems such as lubricating oil emulsification and poor lubrication of the compressor host, 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, prolong 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 essential work in the maintenance of the air compressor system.
