We’re often asked if a particular air compressor installation requires the use of a compressed air receiver. Most applications will benefit from the use of compressed air receiver whether it’s a vertical or horizontal. The choice of what style of compressed air receiver is generally made by the installation location and the amount and type of space available. Compressed air receivers are readily available in sizes from 110 to 10000 liter capacities.

The compressed air receiver serves many important functions. It damps pulsations from the discharge line of the compressor, resulting in essentially steady pressure in the system. It serves as a reservoir to take care of sudden or unusually heavy demands in excess of the compressor capacity. It prevents too frequent loading and unloading of the compressors. In addition, it serves to precipitate some of the moisture and possible oil carryover that may be present in the compressed air as it comes from the compressor.

If the compressed air receiver is being used in conjunction with a compressed air drying system, the location and type of receiver tank should follow the recommendations. A “wet” receiver is upstream of the dryer and a “dry” receiver is downstream of the dryer. Air Receivers are important for most air compressor installations. Knowing how and where to install them and with what components will ensure your compressed air system operates as optimally as possible.

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