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Calculate the working accumulator volume when size is known, taking charge and discharge rates into account.

   
  Enter data, then click 'Calculate Results.'
 
   
Accumulator Properties Data
Minimum system pressure (PSIG)
Maximum system pressure (PSIG)
Accumulator charge time (seconds)
Accumulator discharge time (seconds)
Gas charge time pressure ratio (normally used: 0.8)
Total known volume of accumulator (gallons)
   
   
 
   
Accumulator Results Data
Polytropic exponent (charge time)
Polytropic exponent (discharge time)
Oil volume required from the accumulator (gallons)
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