Analyzing common transient scenarios
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With your transient model built and ready to go, this section focuses on applying it to simulate and analyze some of the most frequently encountered scenarios that can cause water hammer in distribution systems. We’ll work through practical examples, starting with the classic case of rapid valve closure or opening.
You'll see how to model different valve closure times and operational characteristics (e.g., linear vs. non-linear closure) and how these dramatically influence the magnitude and shape of the resulting pressure surges. Understanding this relationship is key to specifying safe operating procedures for critical valves.
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