Page 56 - Improving Machinery Reliability

28 Improving Machinery Reliability

bypass oil lines and constant temperature control valves should be specified. Also,
venting of filters and coolers to safe areas must be considered.
Figure 1-17 depicts a direct-contact-type accumulator. Allowing a trickle of oil to
leave through an orificed bypass near the accumulator drain and returning this oil to

CHARGE
(SEE NOTE 2)

ALARM
ACCUMULATOR
TANK

r
011 JT ---
I AS
T

DRAIN

U
1
FC

(SEE NOTE 3)