TM 5-4310-382-13
AIR RECEIVER TANK
Capacity......................................................................................................................................... 80 gallons (302.8 liters)
Length............................................................................................................................................... 63.00 in. (160.02 cm)
Width ................................................................................................................................................. 20.00 in. (50.80 cm)
Height ................................................................................................................................................ 25.00 in. (63.50 cm)
Manufacturer .............................................................................................................Manchester Tank and Equipment Co.
Lubbock Texas
Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
1-12. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION.
(1) Filtered air is drawn into the first stage (low-pressure) cylinders at atmospheric pressure as the pistons move
down.
(2) The air is compressed when the pistons are moved upwards. When the air pressure inside the cylinders
reaches a pre-determined value, the valve spring pressure is overcome and the air is forced out the discharge
valve to the intercooler.
(3) As the air flows through the intercooler, much of the heat of compression is dissipated.
(4) The second stage (high-pressure) is similar to the first stage operation except that the air enters from the
intercooler and is recompressed to a higher pressure.
(5) The air then flows to the air receiver tank.
Figure 1-3. Air Compressor, Operation.
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