Accumulator unit
Drilling Equipment & Components
The hydraulic power storage unit for the Blowout Preventer (BOP). It uses nitrogen-charged bottles to store high-pressure hydraulic fluid.
It ensures the BOP rams can be closed rapidly and repeatedly, even if the rig's main power fails.
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