Air Compressor System Layout

Owners of compressed air piping systems often only care about the air compressor and tend to ignore the aluminum alloy air compressor piping system. The compressor is likely to be damaged due to poor piping. This not only affects production efficiency but also increases operating costs. You must pay attention to all aspects of the piping system, including layout, installation and maintenance. To maximize the efficiency of the air compressor


Technical specifications for air compressor system layout

System composition and core modules
1. Power unit settings
The mainstream uses screw air compressors, piston type is used for small flow and high pressure scenarios, and centrifugal type is used for super large systems

2. Compressed air purification
Three-stage treatment process: cyclone separator → refrigerated dryer → adsorption dryer
The terminal is equipped with activated carbon filter (oil mist removal) and 0.01μm precision filter

3. Compressed air storage tank and pipe network system
The volume of the vertical storage tank is designed according to 1/6 of the compressor gas output, generally 10~50m³, and the branch line is equipped with a 0.5-2m³ buffer tank to control the pulse gas pressure drop ≤0.2bar
Main pipe ring layout

Spatial layout specifications
1. Installation location
Independent building conditions, avoid underground layout, the ground needs a concrete foundation, and drainage ditches are set around

2. Safety distance
The width of the unit and the wall channel is about 1.3m, and the total capacity ≥60m³/min requires lifting equipment.

3. Environment
The ventilation environment is good, the temperature of the operating room is ≤40°, and the noise control is strengthened.

The optimal configuration of the compressed air network depends on the layout of the production workshop. The goal is to achieve a balance between the air volume demand CFM and the required pressure PSI. And consider future expansion needs. This will help you determine the appropriate diameter of the main network.

If your production environment has high requirements for compressed air quality, be sure to arrange compressed air filters at various key locations in the compressed pipe system. Filters can remove various solid particles, water and oil.