We have liquid manifold systems that are periodically isolated. To protect from thermal expansion the systems are relieved thru a relief valve to a sump or across an isolating valve to downstream.
I am curious whether anyone has used a hydraulic accumulator for this purpose.
I have been toying with a different concept for joining pipe conduits. My original objective was to improve on raised face flange connections as they can introduce much stress in the piping system and associated equipment. A typical flex gasket when crushed between faces requires approximately...
