Water hammer is one of the most dangerous phenomena threatening main pipelines — transient pressure waves can reach several times the normal operating pressure within seconds of sudden valve closure or pump trips.
At COME we use transient flow analysis to determine maximum and minimum expected pressures along the line, then design the right protection — surge tanks, air valves or pressure vessels — protecting the investment and extending network life.
We have performed these studies for major petroleum and water projects, and we always recommend including them at the design stage.
