Diaphragm Accumulator - AMW - 13.001 Rev.6
Diaphragm Accumulator - AMW - 13.001 Rev.6
Diaphragm Accumulator - AMW - 13.001 Rev.6
Type : AMW
Filters . Accumulators
Technical Data
Design : Welded shell, non-repairable
Nominal capacity : 0.075 to 5 Ltrs.
Max. Pressure (PS) : 40-350 Bar.
Test Pressure (PT) : 1.43 x PS
Temperature range : -20°C to +80°C (Standard)
Permissible Pre. Ratio(P2:P0) : Refer page 4
Max. perm. precharge
pressure P0-max : 130 bar. However limitations
due to transport regulations.
Specifications
Material of construction
Body : Carbon Steel-Painted or
Low Temp Carbon Steel or
Stainless Steel.
Diaphragm : Nitrile(NBR) or
Epichlorohydrin(ECO) or
Viton (FKM).
Dia. Plug : Plastic (Standard) or CS or SS.
Fluid
Fluid Viscosity range : 10 to 400 cSt
Recommended viscosity : 32 cSt
Contamination degree : Class 21/17/14 acc. to ISO 4406
or better on request.
Description Construction
A hydro-pneumatic accumulator is a device used The accumulator, designed & manufactured according to
specifically for storage of liquid under pressure. As liquids, directive 2014/68/EU, consists of a pressure vessel on
for all practical purposes, are incompressible, this objective which the gas connection is located at the top part, while
is achieved by utilizing the compressibility of gases. the fluid connection is in the lower part.
A flexible rubber separator i.e., diaphragm is fitted into the The body contains a flexible rubber diaphragm separating
accumulator shell. hydraulic fluid and nitrogen. The diaphragm incorporates a
An inert gas - nitrogen - is filled into the diaphragm through plug (in polymer, carbon steel or stainless steel), bonded to
a pressure valve to a pressure P0. The diaphragm expands, the lower part which prevents its extrusion through the
filling the entire volume V0 of the accumulator shell. hole of the liquid port.
When the system (circuit) pressure P1 is higher than the
gas precharge pressure P0, the liquid enters the shell and The top and bottom portions of the Accumulator body are
the diaphragm is compressed reducing the gas volume to welded to contain the diaphragm permanently within.
V1.
Should the liquid pressure rise to P2, the volume of gas Gas Charging
reduces to V2 with an attendant rise in pressure, thus
balancing the Liquid pressure. Pre-loading and Checking Set type-PCM is used with
Version-M Gas Side Connection and type-PC for Version-V.
A potential energy is now stored in the accumulator to be Accumulators with Version-P are non-rechargeable.
utilised whenever needed.
2
Ordering Code
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
AMW - 0.75 - P - 210 - C - C2 - 0 - M / P0:10 / O:10ml / -
indicate only if applicable
ØD ±1
±1
ØD ØD ±1
H ±2
H1 ±2
±2
±2
±2
H
H1
H1 ±2
Dimensions in mm
4
Liquid Side Connection Dimensions
~0.5
Figure 1 (Type C | S) Figure 2 (Type E)
All dimensions in mm
5
Mounting Accessories
General
The accumulators should be properly fitted / clamped on the system. Clamping should not cause the shell or the
accumulator connection to be stressed due to over tightening. It is necessary, especially with larger capacities / lengths,
horizontal mounting or with heavy units, to use fasteners (clamps, brackets etc) that support the accumulator and prevent
dangerous vibrations.
To achieve a high degree of efficiency, the accumulator should be fitted as close as possible to the installation it serves. The
space necessary for charging & gauging kit is atleast 150mm above the gas fill valve.
Position
It is suggested that the accumulators are installed vertically with gas side on top. The manufacturers name plate stating
the initial pressure must be visible. Moreover access to the vent screw, if any, must be kept unobstructed.
The mounting must be such that, should a rupture occur on the pipe system at the liquid connection, or should the gas fill
valve break, the accumulator cannot be pulled from its mounting by the forces involved. No welding or other mechanical
process must be carried out on the accumulator shell for the purpose of attaching fasteners.
E
ØD
30
ØD
ØN ØD2
C
G
H
H
I H
A A A
I I
M
M
35
35
L L
Dimensions
Fig. Weight
Part # A B C ØD ØD1 ØD2 ØD3 E G H I L M ØN
kg1)
CL0201 1 0.75 138 - - 114 - 118 - - - - - 64 - 68 100 13 9 -
CL0202 2 0.85 135 194 - 114 - 125 - - - - - 68 - 73 100 13 9 -
CT0701 2 0.95 135 185 - 119 - 125 - - - - - 68 - 73 100 20 10 -
CT0702 2 1.00 180 201 - 130 - 136 - - - - - 71 - 76 121 20 10 -
CT0700 2 1.15 176 220 - 148 - 150 - - - - - 84 - 87 141 13 9 -
CL0300 1 0.85 190 - - 164 - 170 - - - - - 81 - 95 148 13 9 -
CL0301 2 1.10 185 240 - 163 - 174 - - - - - 91 - 100 146 13 9 -
BA0300 3 1.80 200 175 90 - 140 119 107 10 40 93 140 - - 11
BA0400 3 3.60 260 232 120 - 200 169 157 15 70 123 200 - - 17
1)
= Weight including bolts & nuts Dimensions in mm
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Diaphragm Materials | Checking & Charging
The choice of the elastomer used for the seals depends on the liquid to be used and on the operating temperatures
(and at times, storage). In the chart below, each polymer has a designated letter to be used in the ordering code.
Code Temperature
Polymer ISO Some of the liquids compatible with the polymer
letter range (°C)
Mineral, vegetable, silicon and lubricating oils, industrial water,
Nitrile
P NBR -20 to +80 glycols, non-flammable liquids (HFA-HFB-HFC), aliphatic
(Buna-N / Perbunan)
hydrocarbons, butane, diesel oil, kerosene, fuel oils etc.
When charging, the nitrogen bottles must be capable of delivering pressure higher than the desired accumulator gas
pressure. Use dry industrial nitrogen. NEVER USE OXYGEN OR AIR.
Proceed as follows:
* Fit the suitable pre-charging equipment to the gas valve;
* Connect it to the nitrogen cylinder with the charging hose;
* Slowly introduce nitrogen into the accumulator until reaching a pressure slightly above the required level;
* Close the valve of nitrogen cylinder and disconnect the charging hose from the equipment;
* Wait for the gas temperature stabilization;
* Set the pressure by venting off the excess of gas.
* Tighten the Charging Valve to 20+5Nm using torque wrench.
Bleed
125
Ring nut
Hexagon 6 OR 16x3
M28x1.5
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Installation, Storage & Special Instructions
Certification
All hydraulic accumulators are pressure vessels and are Do not expose to flames or heat. The storage condition
subject to the national regulations and directives, valid at may affect the aging of the elastomers.
the place of installation. The shelf life of these accumulators is 3 years. In case not
Diaphragm accumulator type AMW are designed and in use for more than 3 months, the accumulators must be
manufactured as per CE/PED in accordance with Directive depressurized and stored for a maximum of 3 years.
2014/68/EU. Beyond this disposal action must be initiated.
As per the provisions of Directive 2014/68/EU all
accumulators with V ≤ 1 ltr and PS ≤ 1000 bar (PS = max. Installation
working pressure in bar) are not allowed to be CE marked Before installation, you must perform a visual check to
[Article 4 Clause 3] . verify that the accumulator has not suffered any damage
Accumulators of capacity greater than 1 ltr are available during shipping / handling. Verify that the requested type
with CE marking. When specified every shipping batch is matches with what stamped on the nameplate.
provided with a conformity declaration and use and We recommend using the accumulator with a suitable
maintenance instructions. safety valve or a security safety block type B. This device
provides user and equipment protection against possible
Safety damage caused by pressure surges, and also makes the
All pressure vessels must be protected by means of a maintenance of the accumulator easier, so facilitating the
pressure relief valve in accordance with Directive interception and the discharge.
2014/68/EU. Safety Blocks type-B are used for this Provide for a clearance of 200 mm above the gas pre-
purpose. charge valve to allow access to and control of the pre-
The most important elements of the safety-related charge equipment.
equipment are the pressure measuring device (pressure These accumulators may be installed in any position from
gauge), device for the preventing excess pressure (safety horizontal to vertical (preferably with the pre-charge valve
valves), non-return valves and shut-off valves and devices at the top), and the identification details must be visible.
for de-pressurising (bleed valves). These functions can be Proceed to the assembly so that no abnormal force affects
performed with individual components or integrated in the the pipes connected directly or indirectly to the
form of a safety block type-B. accumulator, so we recommend the use of supporting
components and also fastening to avoid the transmission
Special Instructions of vibrations.
It is strictly forbidden to: Make sure the fluid is compatible with the elastomer of the
- weld or solder or carry out any mechanical operations on diaphragm.
the accumulator. Check that the max. allowed accumulator pressure is equal
- engrave or permanently stamp the surfaces of the to or greater than that of the hydraulic circuit and that the
accumulator shell and / or carry out other operations that temperature during operation is maintained within the
could affect or change the mechanical properties of the range expected.
accumulator Make sure the fluid does not contain contaminants and/or
- use the accumulator as a structural element: it should not abrasive.
be subjected to stresses or loads.
- change the data of the nameplate and / or accumulator Disposal
without the permission of the manufacturer. Before the accumulator is sent for disposal or recycling, it
- use a different fluid than those designed for . should always be discharged completely of the pre-charge
pressure and the gas valve unscrewed. Pre-loading and
Shipment & Storage checking kits are suited for this task.
The accumulators are supplied with a nitrogen precharge For permanently sealed design Accumulators (Version-P)
pressure expressly specified by the customer. In cases the diaphragm is preferably damaged on a test rig or the
where no indication has been given, they are supplied accumulator is carefully drilled (Ø ≥ 6 mm) on the gas
without any storage/precharge pressure. The precharge chamber using a suitable clamp . As the gas flowing out
pressure is indicated on the codification data punched / can draw metal splinters or particles with it, safety glasses
engraved on the body of the accumulator. must be worn.
For shipment the accumulators are packed either in
cartons or in boxes or on pallets. This package is suitable Environmental Protection
for storage at the warehouse but not for stacking during Careless disposal of the accumulator and the residual fluid
transportation. contained therein can cause environmental pollution.
On receipt make sure that the package and accumulators Dispose the Accumulator in accordance with provisions
have not undergone damage during transportation. The applicable in the country of use.
goods must be handled with care so as to avoid knocking, Fluid residues are to be disposed according to the
above all, the gas valve and the codification data. respective safety data sheets valid for the specific hydraulic
When stored they are to be kept in a cool and dry indoor fluids.
environment. The storage temperature should be
maintained between +15°C to +30°C.
EPE Process Filters & Accumulators Pvt. Ltd., Techni Towers, C-54/A, APIE, Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500 037, Telangana, INDIA
Ph : +91 40 23778803 | Fax : +91 40 23871447 | [email protected] | www.epe-india.com
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