Hydraulic accumulator maintenance video
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Are accumulators a maintenance item?
They carry out numerous functions, which include energy storage and reserve, leakage and thermal compensation, shock absorption, and energy recovery. While accumulators present a number of advantages in hydraulic system operation and can provide many years of trouble-free service, they are a maintenance item.
What are accumulators used for?
Accumulators in hydraulic circuits are used for several purposes – to dampen hydraulic pulsation, shocks and noise and/or to provide a reservoir to draw from when actuator movements exceed the capacity of the pump or supply system. Types of accumulators include bladder, diaphragm, and piston construction.
How long does a hydraulic accumulator last?
All pressure vessels manufactured to these standards are considered to have a finite service life depending on the number of pressure cycles experienced during normal operation. The typical design life for a hydraulic accumulator is 12 years. In many jurisdictions, periodic inspection and recertification is required.
How to remove accumulator from hydraulic system?
Remove accumulator from hydraulic system. Threaded holes in hydraulic cap may be used as a means of attach-ment for lifting, or use a sling around the body. Once the gas valve is removed - lay the accumulator horizontal and hold down with a strap wrench or in a vise.
How does a hydraulic accumulator affect permeation rate?
Permeation rate is also affected by how much fluid is stored and restored from the accumulator. The higher this volume, the greater the permeation rate. When the compression ratio between the maximum hydraulic pressure and the pre-charge pressure is high, the accumulator stores and restores more fluid during each cycle.
Do accumulators lose pre-charge?
Therefore, applications where accumulators are working with a larger pressure differential between the maximum hydraulic pressure and the minimum hydraulic pressure should expect a greater loss of pre-charge, requiring shorter maintenance intervals.