Sizing your air receiver
There is no one rule that fits all as some applications require larger air tanks because of the process.
However, 2 rules of thumb can help to finetune:
- compressor cfm x 1 = air receiver volume in gallons
- compressor horsepower x 4 = air receiver volume in gallons
Correctly sizing your air receiver brings the following benefits for your compressors' operations:
- Less waste during unloading period
- Overall smoother operation
- Avoid mechanical stress on several components
