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-Types -Working -Application

Accumulator: Simple device that store energy in the form of fluid

under pressure. Because of their ability to store excess energy and release it when needed. e.g.: large hydraulic presses, farm machinery, power breaks, automotive suspension, landing gear mechanism on airplanes etc.

CLASSIFICATION OF ACCUMULATOR:Mainly three types:

1.

Weight loaded accumulator

2.
3.

Spring loaded accumulator

Gas loaded accumulator

a) Non separator type b) separator type i.

Bladder type

ii. Diaphragm type

iii. Piston type

Weight loaded accumulator :

Spring loaded accumulator

Gas loaded accumulator

a) Non separator type

separator type
i.

Bladder type

ii. Diaphragm type iii. Piston type

Bladder type

Diaphragm type

Piston type

Application of accumulator
Secondary source of energy.
Maintaining constant pressure. Shock absorbing capacity

Hydro-pneumatic wheel suspension as pressure

damper. Emergency power source