---
title: "Fluid Reservoir"
industry: "Motor Vehicle Manufacturing"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.1-3.0 MPa (1-30 bar)"
    unit: "L"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 4.2
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Yield strength of 6061-T6 aluminum (276 MPa) exceeded at 4.2 MPa internal pressure with 2.0 mm wall thickness and 100 mm diameter, or buckling collapse under vacuum due to Euler critical load with L/D ratio of 1.5"
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  - node_1:
      trigger: "Magnetorheological fluid particle sedimentation at 0.5 g/cm³ density differential after 1000 hours static operation"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrated ultrasonic agitator operating at 40 kHz with 15 W power input during standby periods"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal expansion coefficient mismatch (24×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ aluminum vs 110×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ nitrile rubber)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "PTFE-coated stainless steel spring-energized seals with 0.5 mm radial interference fit"
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  reservoir-body:
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  floating-piston:
    type: "component"
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  filler-port:
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 11439:2013 (GAS CYLINDERS - HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS FOR THE ON-BOARD STORAGE OF NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 19569-10:2016 (WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS - PRINCIPLES FOR THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURES AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 10: SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE EQUIPMENT FOR THERMAL SLUDGE TREATMENT)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Fluid Reservoir

## 1. Technical Definition
A container that stores the magnetorheological fluid within a magnetorheological damper system.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-3.0 MPa (1-30 bar)**. Failure boundary: **4.2 MPa (42 bar) burst pressure or -0.08 MPa (-0.8 bar) vacuum collapse**, Mechanism: **Yield strength of 6061-T6 aluminum (276 MPa) exceeded at 4.2 MPa internal pressure with 2.0 mm wall thickness and 100 mm diameter, or buckling collapse under vacuum due to Euler critical load with L/D ratio of 1.5**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Magnetorheological fluid particle sedimentation at 0.5 g/cm³ density differential after 1000 hours static operation | 8 | Clogged 0.5 mm diameter fluid passages causing 95% flow restriction | Integrated ultrasonic agitator operating at 40 kHz with 15 W power input during standby periods |
| Thermal expansion coefficient mismatch (24×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ aluminum vs 110×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ nitrile rubber) | 8 | Seal extrusion failure at 120°C operating temperature with 2.5 MPa pressure | PTFE-coated stainless steel spring-energized seals with 0.5 mm radial interference fit |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | L | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Ultrasonic Welding Machine**, **Leak Testing Station**, **Fluid Filling System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Magnetorheological Dampers, Active Suspension Systems, Adaptive Ride Control Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the purpose of the floating piston in a magnetorheological fluid reservoir?
**A**: The floating piston separates the magnetorheological fluid from the compressed gas (usually nitrogen) in the reservoir, maintaining system pressure while preventing fluid contamination and ensuring consistent damper performance.

### Q: Why are aluminum alloy and stainless steel common materials for MR fluid reservoirs?
**A**: Aluminum alloy offers lightweight durability and corrosion resistance for weight-sensitive applications, while stainless steel provides superior strength and chemical resistance for harsh environments, both compatible with magnetorheological fluids.

### Q: How does the fluid reservoir integrate with a magnetorheological damper system?
**A**: The reservoir connects to the damper cylinder via hydraulic lines, storing excess MR fluid displaced during piston movement and maintaining proper fluid volume and pressure for responsive, adaptive suspension control.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 11439:2013 (GAS CYLINDERS - HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDERS FOR THE ON-BOARD STORAGE OF NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES)
- DIN 19569-10:2016 (WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS - PRINCIPLES FOR THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURES AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT - PART 10: SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES FOR THE EQUIPMENT FOR THERMAL SLUDGE TREATMENT)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Fluid Reservoir](https://cnfx.com/industry/motor-vehicle-manufacturing/product/fluid-reservoir)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: FLUID_RESERVOIR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: c75bc10d
