Is there a difference between an air buffer tank and an instrument gas storage tank?

Air buffer tank and instrument gas storage tank are two different devices with different functions and usage scenarios.

Air buffer tank is a kind of equipment for storing compressed air, which is usually used in pneumatic system in industrial production. Its main function is to buffer the pressure fluctuation in the pneumatic system and maintain the stability and reliability of the system. Air buffer tank is usually composed of pressure vessel, inlet and outlet pipeline, safety valve and pressure gauge. Its volume and pressure level depend on the specific use requirements.

Instrument gas storage tank is a kind of equipment for storing specific gas, which is usually used in laboratories, medical equipment, gas detection instruments and other fields. Its main function is to provide stable gas pressure and flow to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the instrument. Instrument gas storage tanks are usually composed of pressure vessels, import and export pipelines, pressure reducing valves and flowmeters. Their volume and gas type depend on the specific use requirements.

Therefore, although both the air buffer tank and the instrument gas storage tank are devices for storing gas, their functions and usage scenarios are quite different, so it is necessary to select appropriate equipment according to specific needs.