AWWA ACE92049

AWWA ACE92049 Waterhammer Causes Piping Failures: Lessons to Learn
Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1992

Humpherys, Richard A.

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This paper discusses how to prevent water hammer by installing the proper hardware and operating it correctly. Topics discussed include booster pump stations, valve timing, air valves, and matching surge protection to the specific pipeline requirements. A numerical model can be used to help design and size hardware elements in a distribution system to prevent water hammer.