Accumulators are ASME-coded pressure vessels for the storage of high-pressure fluid. These accumulators as a part of the BOP control unitare available in a variety of sizes, types, capacities, and pressure ratings.
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The tank is about half-filled with cold water and steam is blown in from a via a perforated pipe near the bottom of the drum. Some of the steam and heats the water. The remainder fills the space above the water level. When the accumulator is fully charged the condensed steam will have raised the water level in the drum to about three-quarters full and the and pressure will also have risen.
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