Upon expiration of the air compressor’s oil‑gas separator tank, first verify the nameplate, service life, and inspection records, then engage a qualified inspection or maintenance provider for an assessment. Based on the inspection results, the equipment may be…
Periodic inspection
It is not recommended to continue using an air compressor’s pressure vessel once it has expired. Prolonged exposure to pressure can lead to hidden risks such as corrosion, fatigue, wall‑thickness reduction, and failure of safety devices. The proper…
There is no universally prescribed fixed replacement interval for air compressor receiver tanks; whether to replace them should be determined based on the design service life, corrosion condition, results of periodic inspections, and the status of safety accessories.…
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For a simple pressure vessel in an air compressor room with a design service life of 10 years, is it necessary to conduct inspections of the vessel during this period?
Simple pressure vessels used in compressor rooms are not required by law to undergo periodic inspections of the vessel body during their design service life (typically 10 years). However, the user organization must conduct routine inspections and verify…
As a type of special equipment, air compressor storage tanks have service life limits and scrapping regulations that directly impact an enterprise’s production safety. This article provides a detailed analysis of the criteria for determining the design service…
As a critical pressure vessel, the air receiver tank’s design life directly affects both its safe operation and economic efficiency. This paper provides a detailed analysis—covering fundamental concepts, key influencing factors, regulatory and code requirements, and practical assessment…
The design life of a pressure vessel is not fixed; it is determined by the design organization based on a comprehensive assessment of the medium’s properties, operating conditions, and material performance. Commonly specified design lives are 10, 15,…
As a critical safety accessory for special equipment, whether safety valves fall within the scope of national mandatory verification has been a subject of considerable concern. Based on relevant standards, this article provides a detailed analysis of the…
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