Resonance attenuation in fluid transmission through channels without the use of accumulator systems
Abstract Accumulators are often effective in reducing noise from hydraulic systems due to their pressure spike dampening effect. Their use is feasible in most cases where replacements are easy. However, certain conditions like harsh environments or sub-sea fishing make accumulator replacements extremely difficult. In line dampeners provide a very easy solution but have never been designed to cater for the resonance dampening as such. Commercially developed inline dampeners also have nitrogen filled bladders or act like and behave as accumulators, posing the same risk of rupture and replacements. This paper addresses a simplistic approach for such channels replacing the need for a bladder/bladder-less accumulator for moderate pressure high rate flow of a non-Newtonian fluid for reduced resonance. Test results show minimal back pressure from the usage of the device. The paper only addresses the resonance factor and not the usual pressure spike control that hydraulic lines suffer from where accumulators work best. Proprietary material and innovation used in the design of the dampener is not discussed here. Sound attenuation for various input levels are compared between the device made and a traditional accumulator and test results were later used in the complete development of an inline bladder-less nitrogen free resonance attenuation device that performs better than having an accumulator in the system.