Air Receiver Tank Inspection Checklist

Air compressor inspection checklist pmt no signature is there any external signs of damage to the receiver or component parts.

Air receiver tank inspection checklist. Visual inspection and running tests. Air receiver steam receiver. It applies to air compressor tanks compressed air receivers used to store compressed air generated by an air compressor and other equipment used in providing and using compressed air for operations such as cleaning drilling hoisting and chipping. 2 and 4 yearly inspections.

Description and overview an air receiver is probably the most common type of unfired pressure vessel. Maintenance service inspection of air receivers compressors the receiver should be fitted with a correct pressure gauge complying with bs 1780 or similar equivalent standard and which indicates pressure in bar lbf sqin or other suitable units. If the responsible person needs an external inspector then one option is to. Visual examination on the surface of the external shell.

This pressure may be obtained from an external source or by the application of heat from a direct or indirect source or any combination thereof. A competent person as appointed by the responsible person owner user of the air receiver shall undertake the statutory e g. Are compressor provided with a drain valve and removal of accumulated oil and water. Guidance on the definition of competent person inspector can be found in as 3788 1 4 3 and appendix v.

This checklist covers regulations issued by the u s. Visual inspection and running tests. Visual inspection and running tests. Department of labor osha under general industry standard 29 cfr 1910 169.

Boiler and pressure vessel code section viii which is incorporated by reference as specified in sec. Observed that the receiver is cutting out at the correct maximum presurre. Pressure vessel definition based on the asme code section viii pressure vessels are containers for the containment of pressure either internal or external. There should be a suitable appliance either manual or automatic for draining the receiver.

All new air receivers installed after the effective date of these regulations shall be constructed in accordance with the 1968 edition of the a s m e. Department of labor osha under general industry standard 29 cfr 1910 169. Every 2 years. This checklist covers regulations issued by the u s.