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====Causes of air compressor tank explosions==== The cumulative effects of vibration and expansion/contraction can cause metal fatigue. Also, moisture in the air line can cause rust to form inside the tank, leading to decomposition of the tank. In addition, use of non-OEM oil may cause carbon deposits which can ignite and lead to an internal explosion. From: [http://www.cdc.gov/NIOSH/FACE/stateface/ca/05ca010.html CDC.gov] <blockquote> ''"When OEM oil is not used, studies have shown that the oil may leak past the seals and gaskets and form carbon deposits in the supply line. As the diameter of the supply line decreases because of the carbon deposits, the compressed air, which is already at a high temperature, will increase even more, to the point where it might be possible to ignite the carbon deposits. If this should happen, and a piece of ignited carbon gets into the air tank, it could cause an internal explosion."'' </blockquote>
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