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Knocking from valve hammer in triplex pumps

Journal Article · · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3230935· OSTI ID:5801852
This paper investigates valve hammer as opposed to water hammer in triplex pumps, both of which produce knocking under certain distinctly different hydraulic operations. The occurrence of water hammer is reviewed and the development of valve hammer is discussed and documented.
Research Organization:
TRW Inc - Mission Drilling Products Div.
OSTI ID:
5801852
Journal Information:
Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Vol. 83-PET-29; ISSN ASMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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