Tag: water hammer
The Effects of Water Hammer: What is It and How to...
Water hammer, also known as hydraulic shock or hydraulic surge, is a result of uneven or steady flow of water through pipes. It is best characterized as the clunking, thumping and banging sounds of a pipeline system once the piping system is turned off.
Water Hammer and its Effects on Valve Operation
As we know, most liquids are considered non-compressible which means that no matter how much pressure is applied to them we can not modify their volume, they are considered non-elastic.