Design service life [ZOB-924155]

Once the design service life of a pressure vessel for an air compressor has expired, it must not be put back into service. The design service life serves as a safety‑based reference period rather than an absolute end‑of‑life…

This study investigates whether the design life of a 20 m³ horizontal compressed air buffer tank can be extended to 25 or 50 years. It analyzes the key factors that influence the tank’s service life, including material selection,…