Definition of Water hammer (hydraulic transient)

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Water hammer (hydraulic transient)

The term 'Water hammer (hydraulic transient)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Refers to pressure fluctuations caused by a sudden increase or decrease in flow velocity, usually associated with a rapid closure or opening of a valve in a pipeline'.

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