How to Choose the Right Air Receiver Tank for Your Air Compressor

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Air Receiver Tank Size Calculator

Enter your compressed air system parameters to estimate the required air receiver tank capacity.

Required Air Flow Q (m³/min)

Required Storage Time t (seconds)

Initial Pressure P₁ (bar g)

Minimum Pressure P₂ (bar g)

Air Receiver Sizing Formula

V = Q × t × P_a P₁ − P₂

Where:

V = Receiver tank volume (m³)
Q = Required free air flow (m³/min)
t = Required storage time (minutes)
P₁ = Initial absolute pressure (bar a)
P₂ = Minimum absolute pressure (bar a)
P_a = Atmospheric pressure, approximately 1 bar(a)

CALCULATION RESULT

Calculated Tank Volume 0 m³

Equivalent Volume 0 Liters

Recommended Standard Tank 0 Liters

Calculation Details

Storage Time:

Initial Absolute Pressure:

Minimum Absolute Pressure:

Important: This calculator provides a preliminary estimate only. Final air receiver sizing should also consider compressor capacity, actual air demand, load profile, pressure losses, compressor control method, peak air consumption and operating conditions.

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How to Choose the Right Air Receiver Tank for Your Air Compressor

Air Receiver Tank Size Calculator

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