Bladder Accumulators

High pressure

1. DESCRIPTION 1.2. DESIGN 1.3. INSTALLATION

1.1. FUNCTION The high pressure bladder accumulator POSITION AND TYPE OF
consists of the pressure vessel, the flexible INSTALLATION
Fluids are practically incompressible and
bladder with gas valve and the hydraulic
cannot therefore store pressure energy. Information on secure installation positions
connection with check valve.
The compressibility of a gas (nitrogen) and mounting elements can be found in
is utilised in hydraulic accumulators for 1.2.1 Shell material the following catalogue sections:
storing fluids. The forged pressure vessel is seamless zzBladder Accumulators
HYDAC bladder accumulators are based and manufactured from high tensile Standard
on this principle. chrome molybdenum steel. No. 3.201
A bladder accumulator consists of a 1.2.2 Bladder material zzSupports for Hydraulic Accumulators
fluid section and a gas section with the The bladder material must be selected in No. 3.502
bladder acting as the gas-proof separation accordance with the particular operating
element. medium or operating temperature, see zzACCUSET SB
The fluid around the bladder is connected section 2.2. No. 3.503
to the hydraulic circuit so that the If discharge conditions are unfavourable On no account must any welding, soldering
bladder accumulator draws in fluid when (high p2/p0 pressure ratio, rapid discharge or mechanical work be carried out on the
the pressure increases and the gas is speed), the gas may cool to below the accumulator shell. After the hydraulic line
compressed. When the pressure drops, permitted temperature. This can cause has been connected it must be completely
the compressed gas expands and forces cold cracking. The gas temperature can be vented.
the stored fluid into the circuit. calculated using the HYDAC Accumulator
Simulation Program ASP. Work on systems with hydraulic
HYDAC bladder accumulators can be used accumulators (repairs, connecting
in a wide variety of applications and are 1.2.3 Corrosion protection pressure gauges etc.) must only be carried
also available in different pressure ranges, For operation with chemically aggressive out once the fluid pressure has been
see catalogue sections: media, the accumulator shell can be released.
zzBladder Accumulators chemically nickel-plated internally or
supplied with a special plastic coating. The operating instruction must be
Standard
observed!
No. 3.201 For external corrosion protection the No. 3.201.BA
zzBladder Accumulators hydraulic accumulator can be supplied with
Low pressure an epoxy resin finish especially for offshore When replacing seals and/or bladders,
No. 3.202 applications. please read the Instructions for
Assembly and Repair (No. 3.201.M).
zzHYDAC Accumulator Technology
No. 3.000 Notice:
Application examples, accumulator
dimensioning and extracts from
approvals regulations relating to hydraulic
accumulators can be found in the following
catalogue section:
zzHYDAC Accumulator Technology
No. 3.000
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 2. SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. MODEL CODE
Not all combinations are possible.
Order example. For further information, please contact HYDAC.

SB690 – 32  A  1 / 312  U – 690  D

Series

Nominal volume [l]

Fluid port
A = standard connection

Gas-side connection
1 = standard design 1)
9 = special design (example.: 1/4" BSP)

Material code
312 = standard design

Fluid port*
3 = stainless steel 2)

Accumulator shell
0 = plastic coated (internally)
1 = carbon steel
2 = chemically nickel-plated (internal coating)
6 = low temperature steel
8 = plastic coated (e.g. Duroplastic) internally and externally

Accumulator bladder
2 = NBR 3)
3 = ECO
4 = IIR
5 = NBR 3)
6 = FKM
7 = other
9 = NBR 3)

Certification code
U = European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)

Permitted operating pressure [bar]

Connection*
A = thread to ISO 228 (1/2" BSP)
D = thread to ANSI B1.20.3 (1/2" NPTF)

Required gas pre-charge pressure must be stated separately!

* others on request
1)
gas valve in SB < 10 l = 7/8-14UNF,
in SB ≥ 10 l = M50x1.5
2)
dependent on type and pressure range
3)
observe temperate ranges, see section 2.1.
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2.2. EXPLANATIONS, NOTES
2.2.1 Operating pressure
690 bar (10000 psi)
higher pressures on request
2.2.2 Permitted operating temperature of the hydraulic accumulator
-10 °C ... +80 °C
standard design, others on request
2.2.3 Working temperature and operating medium
The permitted working temperature of a bladder accumulator is dependent on the application limits of the metal materials and the bladder.
Outside this temperature range, special materials must be used. The operating medium must also be taken into account.
The following table displays a selection of elastomer materials including max. temperature range and a rough overview of resistant and
non-resistant fluids. Please contact us for help in selecting a suitable elastomer.
Materials Material Temperature range Overview of the fluids 2)
code 1) Resistant to Not resistant to
NBR Acrylonitrile 2 -15 °C to 80 °C zzMineral oil (HL, HLP) zzAromatic hydrocarbons
butadiene zzFlame-retardant fluids from the zzChlorinated hydrocarbons
rubber groups HFA, HFB, HFC (HFD-S)
5 -50 °C to 50 °C
zzSynthetic esters (HEES) zzAmines and ketones
zzWater zzOperating fluids from the group
9 -30 °C to 80 °C zzSea water HFD-R
zzFuels
ECO Ethylene oxide 3 -30 °C to +120 °C zzMineral oil (HL, HLP) zzAromatic hydrocarbons
epichlorohydrin zzFlame-resistant fluids from the zzChlorinated hydrocarbons
rubber group HFB (HFD-S)
zzSynthetic esters (HEES) zzAmines and ketones
zzWater zzOperating fluids from the group
zzSea water HFD-R
zzFlame-resistant fluids from the
groups HFA and HFC
zzFuels
IIR Butyl rubber 4 -50 °C to +100 °C zzOperating fluids from the group zzMineral oils and mineral greases
HFD-R zzSynthetic esters (HEES)
zzFlame-resistant fluids from the zzAliphatic, chlorinated and
group HFC aromatic hydrocarbons
zzWater zzFuels
FKM Fluorine rubber 6 -10 °C to +150 °C zzMineral oil (HL, HLP) zzAmines and ketones
zzOperating fluids from the group zzAmmonia
HFD zzSkydrol and HyJet IV
zzSynthetic esters (HEES) zzSteam
zzFuels
zzAromatic hydrocarbons
zzInorganic acids
1)
see section 2.1. Model code, material code, accumulator bladder
2)
others on request

2.2.4 Gas charge

Hydraulic accumulators must only be charged with nitrogen.
Never use other gases.
Risk of explosion!
In principle, only use nitrogen of at least Class 4.0 (filtration <3 μm).
If other gases are to be used, please contact HYDAC for advice.
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 3. DIMENSIONS AND SPARE PARTS
3.1. DRAWINGS
SB690-1 ... 5
Detail “X” (2:1)

SB690-10 ... 50

Detail “X” (2:1)

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3.2. DIMENSIONS
standard model
perm. operating pressure: 690 bar (PED)
Nominal volume Effective Part no. A W C ØD ØE SW Weight
gas volume max. max.
[l] [l] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [kg]
1 1 3444800 324 8.5
2.5 2.5 3129516 531 61 58 122 67 45 13.5
5 4.9 3129515 860 23
10 9 3436744 522 54
20 17 3436795 865 114
77 68 250 110 75
32 33.5 3436499 1385 186
50 49.7 4291199 1900 260

3.3. SPARE PARTS

Please request spare parts for versions with spacer (item 17) in volume range 10 ... 50 litres separately.
standard model
perm. operating pressure: 690 bar (PED)

Description Item Nominal Bladder Seal Repair Oil valve

Bladder assembly 1) volume assembly kit kit assembly
consisting of: [l] Part no. Part no. Part no. Part no.
Bladder 2 1 3010110 3182617
Gas valve insert* 3 2.5 3211568 3182615 3201771 4291202
Retaining nut 4 5 3211569 3201772
Seal cap 5 10 3120931 4347598
Protective cap 6 20 3211592 4347600
4192830 4030279
O-ring 7 32 3211571 4347601
Seal kit 50 3116598 4347602
consisting of:
O-ring 7
Washer 15 4. NOTE
O-ring 16 The information in this brochure relates to the operating
Bleed screw 19 conditions and fields of application described.
Backup ring 23 For fields of application and operating conditions not described,
Repair kit 1) please contact the relevant technical department.
consisting of: Subject to technical modifications.
Bladder assembly (see above)
Seal kit (see above)
Oil valve assembly
consisting of:
Valve 9-13
Anti-extrusion ring* 14
Washer 15
O-ring 16
Spacer 17
Lock nut 18
Bleed screw 19
Support ring 23
* available separately
1)
when ordering, please state diameter of the smaller shell port
Accumulator shell (item 1) and company label (item 8) not available as a spare part

HYDAC Technology GmbH

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66280 Sulzbach/Saar; Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 68 97 / 509 - 01
Fax: +49 (0) 68 97 / 509 - 464
Internet: www.hydac.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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