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Accumulator bladder failure while in ruining system

PP007

Mechanical
Apr 13, 2010
19
what happen if accumulator bladder failed during running system as filled N2 will go to system. so pressure get drop suddenly/ disturb or what will the consequences ?

recently we faced issue of compressor tripped on LL pressure even stand by pump started in 2 seconds.
Captured in the Emergency s/d system as event ( LL pressure) but not reflecting any drop in 1 sec data trend. so i am suspecting accumulator rupture & causing pressure drop ?
 
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You really need to look at what you've written and think how anyone can help you based on that?

The two paragraphs make no sense and seem to be two different things?

No details so what exactly do you think anyone can do for you?
 
As LittleInch has said, it is meaningless as presented.
However if the bladder failed on a running pump, why would you expect any change to the pump operation?
 
As LittleInch has said, it is meaningless as presented.
However if the bladder failed on a running pump, why would you expect any change to the pump operation?
I mean that if N2 filled bladder rupture than that N2 will be in mixed with Oil so that pressure fluctuation will take place. that was my concern. i am not sure for that scenario so would like to know that.
 
Think you need to expand the detail:
what oil, what is N2 - LL?
 
Pp07, we know nothing about your system, so it's very difficult to help. You say pump and oil then talk about a compressor??

If a bladder does break then the gas will still be there but over time will get absorbed into the liquid. But there should be no sudden change.
 
Think PP07 is talking about a pressurised lube oil rundown accumulator - bladder tank for a compressor ? For a compressor lube oil system powered by a main oil pump which operates directly off the compressor shaft ?
 
Pp07, we know nothing about your system, so it's very difficult to help. You say pump and oil then talk about a compressor??

If a bladder does break then the gas will still be there but over time will get absorbed into the liquid. But there should be no sudden change.
Thanks for your response
 

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