Offshore applications can be hard on hydraulic components. As oil and gas drillers go deeper into the Gulf of Mexico to drill for oil, pressures (both internal and external) increase while conditions become more demanding. Mounting pressure from government regulatory agencies places an even greater emphasis on preventative maintenance of drilling equipment. For this reason, piston accumulators, as the main source of subsea hydraulic power, are now more scrutinized than ever. Preventative maintenance of offshore piston accumulators has become a reality with Kocsis Technologies, Inc.’s Lockbox. This piston accumulator design has tackled the issues seen when servicing accumulators offshore.  |
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