Pulsation Dampener Calculator

Calculate pressure ripple attenuation for pump pulsation dampening with accumulator sizing

Input Parameters

Results

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Input Ripple
%
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Dampener Volume
in³
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Output Ripple
%
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Pulse Frequency
Hz
Note: Place dampener within 10 pipe diameters of pump outlet. Precharge to 60-80% of mean system pressure for best attenuation.

Reference

Ripple: 3-piston=23%, 5=5%, 7=2.5%, 9=1.2% | f_pulse = RPM × pistons / 60 | V ∝ attenuation / (1 - attenuation)