water hammer

Another possibility is that you have a condition known as water hammer.

The most common occurrence of this is called water hammer.

Water hammer can cause pipelines to break if the pressure is high enough.

Water hammer is an example of a transient flow stress.

You can tell if water hammer is the problem by turning the cold water off slowly.

The principle is the same as in the water hammer effect so well known to plumbers.

Plumbing systems are often built with devices that combat water hammer.

A common, and annoying, plumbing noise is called water hammer.

If this eliminates the banging, then you can be sure it is water hammer.

Vibration and water hammer may be a serious problem.

A valve that abruptly opens or shuts is the most common cause for water hammer.

A one dimensional model might simulate the effects of water hammer in a pipe.

The best way to prevent water hammer is to make sure that the return pipes are inclined toward the boiler.

The water hammer was eventually superseded by steam hammers in the 19th century.

This led to a pulse of intense steam pressure, known as a "condensation water hammer."

As a result, we see that we can reduce the water hammer by:

Surge tanks on each headrace tunnel help prevent water hammer.

Water hammer also interested physiologists who were studying the circulatory system.

Since both efficiency and reliable cycling depend on water hammer effects, the drive pipe design is important.

A paddle fitted to the arm of the ball-valve will also prevent water hammer.

The water hammer effect can be simulated by solving the following partial differential equations.

This precludes sharp bends, water hammer and so on.

Transient flow usually refers to surge or water hammer.

Leaks can sometimes be detected using water hammer.

Most of these phrases imply that the shock, the surge, or the water hammer is addressed after it has been created.