What is the safe volume of an acetylene gas tank?
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The function of an acetylene gas tank is to balance the pressure at the compressor inlet during the production process; generally, the higher this balance, the more stable the operation. But are there any specific regulations regarding the volume of the acetylene gas tank from a safety perspective? I would like to ask for everyone’s opinion: in my view, an acetylene gas tank should not be used as a container for storing excess gas in case of an accident; rather, it should serve as a device for safe venting
The gas tank serves a buffering function, and the pipes of the inlet tank are bidirectional. Its purpose is to ease the balance of acetylene supply. When the gas supply volume is less than the demand, the gas holder will supply the remaining amount, causing its height to decrease; conversely, the liquid level rises. The function of the gas tank is to prevent a negative pressure from developing when supply is suddenly interrupted and there is no acetylene at the inlet; in severe cases, this can affect the pipelines and equipment. There is a specialized term for this phenomenon in compressors: surge. It is the gas holder that enables a smooth shutdown. This is calculated based on Nassim’s gas production volume. We have forgotten; go and ask in the PVC section
Don’t gas tanks have a designed capacity?