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The Water Hammer Problem The Water Hammer Solution
Water hammer is created by anything in the system which To prevent water hammer, several techniques may be
will change fluid velocity abruptly, such as a pump stopping used. The object is to allow the fluid column to deceler-
suddenly or a valve being closed too quickly. Flowing water ate gradually, preventing excessive surge pressures.
in a pipeline possesses kinetic energy because of its mass When water hammer protection is required, a simple
and velocity. When its velocity is abruptly changed, this and effective method is to use a Fluid Kinetics
energy is converted to pressure. This pressure occurs in the hydropneumatic surge arrestor.
form of a shock wave (water hammer) which can cause the
piping or other system components to fail.
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What Is a Surge Arrestor?
A Fluid Kinetics Surge Arrestor is a hydropneumatic tank
with specially designed energy dissipating internals. Its
function is to provide water to and accept water from the
pipeline, thereby allowing gradual deceleration of the fluid
column and reduction of return surge. Predetermined OUTFLOW
upsurge and downsurge limitations are met by correct
sizing of the tank and its internals.
Minimum Maintenance
A monthly check of the air-water level and topping off of the
air charge is typically all the maintenance the surge
arrestor ever requires. Try valves or sight glass make this a
simple job. Automatic level controls are usually provided
for larger systems. DRAIN
VALVE