Executive
Summary
Water hammer is a pressure wave or surge caused when a
fluid in motion is forced to stop suddenly, as when a valve
closes rapidly. This surge creates a pressure spike in a
pipe system that can damage seals, gauges, pipes, hoses,
and fittings – virtually anything upstream of the shut-off
point. Traditional solutions to this problem include pressure
regulators, shock absorbers, accumulators or check valves
upstream to dampen the effect, but adding components
increases complexity.
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