Continuous full-load operation (load rate>90%) accelerates component wear and may shorten life to 6-8 years. Reasonably control the load rate (recommended 70%-85%), and avoid frequent starts and stops through frequency conversion control or air tank adjustment.
[pdf] Each screw machine must be equipped with a gas storage tank and, if needed, auxiliary equipment such as a cold dryer and a filter. The installation requirements are as follows: A) The installation sequence of supporting equipment is: “air compressor → gas tank → gas-water separator → cold dryer.”
[pdf] One of the most common ways to check if your air compressor tank is leaking air is to hear it closely. Try implementing a system in which someone will walk close to the tank and search for any hissing nois.
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