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accumulator type

Accumulators are important components in fluid power systems that perform several very useful functions. They store potential energy, dampen pressure surges and create system equilibrium. In basic terms, an accumulator is a storage device which stores hydraulic or pneumatic fluid under pressure for future use as a power source within the system. Types of Accumulators: Depending on their construction, working method and application, different types of accumulations are used to meet the requirements for a system.

Different Kinds of Accumulators

To begin, there are three primary types of hydraulic accumulators: piston, diaphragm and bladder variations.

Piston Accumulators - Which are made up of a cylinder, with a piston that separates the gas and fluid Chambers. When fluid enters a cylinder it forces the piston to compress gas in one of these chambers. Then, upon a decrease in system pressure the compressed gas expands and releases that stored energy.

Diaphragm accumulators - These use a flexible diaphragm (usually made from metal or elastomeric material) to separate the fluid and gas chambers. Just like a piston accumulator, where the gas in chamber is compressed by pressurized fluid to be used as energy when needed.

Bladder Accumulators: Bladder accumulators, on the other hand use a bladder (usually made of rubber or some elastomeric material) to separate the fluid and gas side. As hydraulic fluid enters the cylinder, the bladder stretches and compresses gas within the chamber thereby storing energy to be used later.

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