Avoid water hammer

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5691608

Kremers, J

Discusses where water hammer occurs, effects of water hammer, and conditions causing water hammer (hydraulic shock, thermal shock, differential shock). Points out that even mild water hammer can weaken and eventually destroy piping, gauges, floats, heat exchange equipment, etc. Suggests that greater understanding of water hammer should help introduce more preventive measures into system designs and installations, which will help provide maximum safety for personnel, lower maintenance cost and reduce system downtime.

• Research Organization: Armstrong Machine Works, Three Rivers, MI
• OSTI ID: 5691608
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Vol. 62:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
PIPES
WATER HAMMER
HYDRAULICS
DESIGN
HEAT EXCHANGERS
IMPACT SHOCK
MAINTENANCE
PERSONNEL
SAFETY ENGINEERING
THERMAL SHOCK
VENTILATION
ENGINEERING
FLUID MECHANICS
MECHANICS
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