Which hazard is most increased when an accumulator in a hydraulic system loses its nitrogen pre-charge?

A)Reduced dampening of pressure surges✓

B)Increased hysteresis in valve actuation

C)Elevated fluid temperatures system-wide

D)Accelerated wear on hydraulic pump bearings

💡 Explanation

When nitrogen pre-charge is lost, dampening is reduced because the gas loses its capacity to compress, which reduces the accumulator's energy-storing ability, leading to undamped pressure spikes. Therefore, reduced dampening occurs, rather than other mechanical failures that arise from different system deficiencies.

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Which hazard is most increased when an accumulator in a hydraulic system loses its nitrogen pre-charge?

💡 Explanation

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