What is the use of air vessel?

Answer 1

A small air chamber fixed to the pipeline on the discharge side of a reciprocating pump that acts as a cushion to minimize the shock producedby the pulsations of the pump.

Air receivers and propane cylinders that are sometimes used by the public for purposes other than those originally intended, resulting in severe injury and sometimes death.

Pressure vessels are containers for the storage of compressible fluids.Such vessels can be extremely dangerous if not used correctly because of the large amount of stored energy created when fluids are compressed. A sudden release of this energy may have catastrophic explosive consequences. With the hazards involved, pressure vessels are designed and constructed for very specific service conditions and usages and must be operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the applicable legislative requirements.

An example of an air receiver is the "air tank" usually available at hardware stores for home use. When an air receiver is used, the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions must be followed carefully. Small propane storage pressure vessels used in household barbecues or on small construction sites are typically known as propane cylinders. They are not the same as propane storage tanks, which are constructed in accordance with CSA B51. Propane cylinders are specifically designed and constructed to standards other than CSA B51 for the purpose of storing propane as fuel where ease of transportation (portability) is a major design consideration. Use of propane cylinders is strictly regulated, and they must be filled, used and refilled for the designated application only in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Alteration of these cylinders in any way will create a safety hazard and is also prohibited.