Power & Energy
Weighted hydraulic accumulator
A weighted hydraulic accumulator stores energy by pumping water beneath a loaded plunger. As the weight descends it maintains pressure in a hydraulic network, helping supply intermittent demands from cranes, lifts and other heavy...
About this artifact
A weighted hydraulic accumulator stores energy by pumping water beneath a loaded plunger. As the weight descends it maintains pressure in a hydraulic network, helping supply intermittent demands from cranes, lifts and other heavy machinery.
Sources & image credits
Historic machinery: Underfall Yard weighted accumulator
Image: Underfallyardexternalaccumulator.JPG
Creator: Rodw
License: Public domain
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