Is the Function of Air Vessel?

The air vessel is used as an accumulator to store compressed air, to separate condensate through cooling and to compensate for pressure fluctuations in a compressed air distribution system. In water supply systems, air vessels are used as hydrophors and also as safety components to avoid surge pressure.

What is an air vessel?

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 produced by the pulsations of the pump.

What is use of air vessel in reciprocating pump?

The air vessel, in a reciprocating pump, is a cast-iron closed chamber having an opening at its base. These are fitted to the suction pipe and delivery pipe close to the cylinder of the pump. The vessels are used for the following purposes: (i) To get a continuous supply of liquid at a uniform rate.