Receiver tank capacity formula V = (T(C-Cap)(Pa)/(P1-P2) ) Where, V = Volume of receiver tank in cubic feet T = Time interval in minutes during which compressed air demand will occur C= Air requirement of demand in cubic feet per minute Cap = Compressor capacity in cubic feet per minute Pa = Absolute atmospheric pressure, given in PSIA P1 = Initial tank pressure (Compressor discharge pressure) P2 = minimum tank pressure (Pressure required at output of tank to operate compressed air devices)An example: Let’s consider an application with an intermittent demand spike of 50 SCFM of compressed air at 80 PSIG. The system is operating from a 10HP compressor which produces 40 SCFM at 110 PSIG, and the compressed air devices need to operate for (5) minutes at this volume. We can use a receiver tank and the pressure differential between the output of the compressor and the demand of the system to create a reservoir of compressed air. This stored air will release into the system to maintain pressure while demand is high and rebuild when the excess demand is gone.In this application, the values are as follows: v=? T=5 minutes C=50CFM Cap = 40 SCFM Pa=14.5 PSI P1=110 PSIG P2=80 PSIG Running these numbers out we end up with: 5 minutes)*(50 CFM — 40 SCFM)+(14.5 PSI 1. (S minutes) “(50 CFM — 40 SCFM)*045 PSD _ 94 9 cubic feet (410 PSIG — 80 PSIG) This means we will need a receiver tank with a volume of 24.2 ft.° (24.2 cubic feet equates to approximately 180 gallons - most receiver tanks have capacities rated in gallons) to store the required volume of compressed air needed in this system. Doing so will result in a constant supply of 80 PSIG, even at ademand volume which exceedsthe ability of the compressor. By installing a properly sized receiver tank with proper pressure differential, the reliability of the system can be improved. This improvement in system reliability translates to amore repeatable result from the compressed air driven devices connected to the system. If you have questions about improving the reliability of your compressed air system, exactly how it can be improved, or what an engineered solution could provide, contact an EXAIR Application Engineer. We're here to help.