What Is Water Hammer?

Water hammer is a destructive pressure surge that can occur in any piping system where liquids or steam are in motion. It happens when flowing fluid is forced to stop suddenly or change direction, often due to a rapid valve closure or pump shutdown.

Understanding what causes water hammer-and how piping design and valve selection influence it-is the first step toward protecting your system from costly failures and unplanned downtime.

Understanding Water Hammer:

Causes and most effective solutions for Water Hammer in fluid flow systems and industrial applications.

DFT’s engineers have partnered with professionals in a wide range of industries for decades, helping to identify and resolve the underlying causes of water hammer.

This eBook explains the common causes of water hammer, how they impact your system performance and some basic changes you can make to help eliminate risk.

In this eBook you will learn:

• What causes water hammer and why it is such a persistent problem.
• The role design plays in reducing the risk water hammer poses to your system.
• DFT’s professional recommendations for coping with water hammer.

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