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Accumulator inspection

Our services for gas-pressure equipment

Under the French ministerial order of 20 November 2017, pressure equipment must be followed up with commissioning checks, inspections and regular requalifications.

Checking the pre-charge pressure of an accumulator

These regulatory checks, including accumulator inspection, make sure the pressure equipment and its safety devices are in a condition that allows safe operation under the required operating conditions.

The regulatory checks

  • Commissioning

    • Inspection before commissioning
    • Inspection of safety accessories
    • Review of the operating file

    Before first use

  • Periodic inspections

    • On-site visit
    • Examination of safety accessories
    • Check of the whole system

    Every 3 or 4 years

  • Periodic requalifications

    • On-site visit
    • Hydraulic pressure test
    • Replacement of safety accessories
    • Review of the operating file

    Every 10 years

Inspection, maintenance contracts and making systems safe

Inspecting a bank of accumulators
Hydro-pneumatic accumulators

Hydromag supports you

We can help you with:

  • Surveying your fleet of accumulators and vessels
  • Setting up inspection programmes
  • Preparing operating files
  • Monitoring and managing your fleet
  • Commissioning checks for hydraulic accumulators
  • Periodic inspections of hydraulic accumulators
  • Preparing for periodic vessel inspections
  • Preparing for periodic requalifications

A design project or a repair?

For any hydraulic design or repair request, get in touch: we will reply as quickly as possible.