An Air Receiver, sometimes referred to as a compressed air tank, is an integral part of any compressed air system.
The main purpose of this is to act as temporary storage to accommodate the peaks of demand from your system and to optimize the running efficiency of your plant.
Pressure Vessels
Air Compressor
An Air Compressor is a pneumatic device that converts power (using an electric motor, diesel or gasoline engine, etc.) into potential energy stored in pressurized air (i.e., compressed air).
By one of several methods, an air compressor forces more and more air into a storage tank, increasing the pressure.
Pressure Vessels
Boilers
A Boiler is, in general, any closed liquid-containing vessel to which heat is applied. It is also called a steam generator as it transforms water into steam.
A boiler is either for the main propulsion or for auxiliary machinery.
Pressure Vessels
Calorifiers
A Calorifier is an indirect-fired water heater to provide hot water in a heating and hot water system.
As an indirect fired water heater cannot produce the heat itself due to the missing burner, it relies on an external heat source.
Pressure Vessels
Expansion Vessels
Expansion vessels, also known as expansion tanks, can be found in most domestic pressurized heating systems.
If you have a combi-boiler, you will have an expansion vessel.
This vessel contains air and water from the central heating system, and its purpose is to maintain the right level of pressure in the system.
