Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics - Section 3 (Q.No. 14)
14.
The water hammer in pipes occurs due to sudden change in the velocity of flowing liquid
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Abin baby said:
8 years ago
The sudden rise in pressure has the effect of hammering action on the wall of the pipe and hence this phenomenon is known as water hammer, the magnitude of pressure depends upon the Velocity, length of pipe, the speed at which valve closed.
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