Consequences of uncontrolled transients
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When transient pressures are not anticipated or properly managed, the consequences for a water system can be severe and wide-ranging. This section details these detrimental effects, helping you understand exactly what you're trying to prevent through careful analysis and mitigation.
We'll differentiate between positive pressure surges (also known as upsurges), where the pressure rapidly increases above the normal operating range. If these upsurges are high enough, they can easily exceed the pressure ratings of your pipes, leading to leaks at joints, damage to fittings, or even catastrophic pipeline bursts. Valves, pumps, and other appurtenances are also at risk from these sudden overpressures.
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