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Accumulator Size Calculator
Posted On: May 23, 2017 | Categorized In:
Accumulator Size Calculator Use our sizing calculator to help you determine an appropriate accumulator size and precharge for your application. Welcome to our Accumulator Sizing Calculator. Answer the questions that follow and we will help you determine which accumulator is appropriate for your application and/or what the proper precharge should be. Please note, our recommendation [...]
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Other Applications Start Over Other Applications Many applications require further study to determine the proper accumulator size. Please contact us for assistance in sizing your accumulator.
Read More...Blow-out Prevention (BOP Control Systems)
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Blow-out Prevention (BOP Control Systems) Start Over Blow-out Prevention (BOP Control Systems) We have extensive experience working with BOP manufacturers and engineers to determine the proper accumulators and precharge for use in BOP control systems, whether on land or subsea. Because of the complicated nature of this application, we request that you please contact us [...]
Read More...Thermal Contraction Compensation
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Thermal Contraction Compensation When fluids contract due to cooling, accumulators can make up for diminishing volume. Please enter the following information so that we may calculate the proper accumulator size for your application: Initial System Pressure, in PSI Minimum Allowable System Pressure, in PSI Start Over
Read More...Thermal Expansion Compensation
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Thermal Expansion Compensation Accumulators are especially effective when heat causes the volume of a system's fluid to expand. In systems where "hard" plumbing is installed, an accumulator is extremely important to prevent lines, pipes and seals from rupturing due to thermal expansion of fluid. Please enter the following information so that we may calculate the [...]
Read More...Reducing Line Shock
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Reducing Line Shock Line shock, also called water hammer, is caused by the rapid closing of a valve in a system. An accumulator placed close to the valve will dampen the resulting pressure shock wave. Please enter the following information so that we may calculate the proper accumulator size for your application: Line Pressure, in [...]
Read More...Fluid Storage & Emergency Power
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Fluid Storage & Emergency Power Accumulators can ensure that your system fluid volume pressure maintains an even level despite any internal leaks; especially important if your system contains spool valves, cartridge valves or hydraulic cylinders. Accumulators are an excellent choice for the precise dispersion of fluids for lubrication. Fluid discharged by an accumulator is pulsation [...]
Read More...Pulsation Dampening
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Pulsation Dampening Accumulators can reduce the pulsations in your system caused by pump action. By reducing pulsations, system components such as pumps, valves, hoses, fittings and seals are not subjected to pressure spikes; thus extending the life of each of your components. When installed on the inlet side of certain pumps, accumulators can greatly diminish [...]
Read More...Calculate Usable Volume
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Calculate Usable Volume A wide variety of applications require a transfer of fluid from the accumulator to the hydraulic system. Use this calculator to determine how much fluid your accumulator can provide. For applications involving head pressure, please contact us for assistance in sizing your accumulator. Please enter the following information so that we may [...]
Read More...Other Applications
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Other Applications Start Over Other Applications Many applications require further study to determine the proper accumulator size, materials, connections and pressure ranges. Please contact us for assistance in sizing your accumulator.
Read More...Blow-out Prevention (BOP Control Systems)
Posted On: | Categorized In:
Blow-out Prevention (BOP Control Systems) Start Over Blow-out Prevention (BOP Control Systems) We have extensive experience working with BOP manufacturers and engineers to determine the proper accumulators for use in BOP control systems, whether on land or subsea. Because of the complicated nature of this application, we request that you please contact us for assistance [...]
Read More...Thermal Contraction Compensation
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Thermal Contraction Compensation When fluids contract due to cooling, accumulators can make up for diminishing volume. Please enter the following information so that we may calculate the proper accumulator size for your application: Total volume of system fluid, in gallons Coefficient of fluid expansion -Select- Acetone - 0.00079 Ammonia - 0.00136 Ethyl Alcohol - 0.00066 [...]
Read More...Thermal Expansion Compensation
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Thermal Expansion Compensation Accumulators are especially effective when heat causes the volume of a system's fluid to expand. In systems where "hard" plumbing is installed, an accumulator is extremely important to prevent lines, pipes and seals from rupturing due to thermal expansion of fluid. Please enter the following information so that we may calculate the [...]
Read More...Reducing Line Shock
Posted On: | Categorized In:
Reducing Line Shock Line shock, also called water hammer, is caused by the rapid closing of a valve in a system. An accumulator placed close to the valve will dampen the resulting pressure shock wave. Please enter the following information so that we may calculate the proper accumulator size for your application: Fluid Specific Weight, [...]
Read More...Fluid Storage & Emergency Power
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Fluid Storage & Emergency Power Accumulators can ensure that your system fluid pressure maintains an even level despite any internal leaks; especially important if your system contains spool valves, cartridge valves or hydraulic cylinders. Accumulators are an excellent choice for the precise dispersion of fluids for lubrication. Fluid discharged by an accumulator is pulsation free. [...]
Read More...Pulsation Dampening
Posted On: | Categorized In:
Pulsation Dampening Accumulators can reduce the pulsations in your system caused by pump action. By reducing pulsations, system components such as pumps, valves, hoses, fittings and seals are not subjected to pressure spikes; thus extending the life of each of your components. When installed on the inlet side of certain pumps, accumulators can greatly diminish [...]
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