HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR PRE-CHARGE PRESSURE DETECTION

摘要

A system (100) including a hydraulic accumulator (102), a pressure sensor (104), a fluid source (106) and a data processor (108) to detect a pre- charge pressure is provided. The hydraulic accumulator (102) includes first and second chambers (302, 304) and a separator (306) therebetween. The hydraulic accumulator (102) has an associated pre-charge pressure. The pressure sensor (104) coupled to the first chamber (302). The data processor (108) is configured to receive pressure readings from the pressure sensor (104). The data processor (108) is configured to determine a first and second rate of pressure changes, and a transition pressure between the first and second rates. The approximate pre- charge pressure is determined based on the transition pressure.