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Water hammering, also known as hydraulic shock or fluid hammer, is a phenomenon that occurs when a fluid in motion is suddenly forced to stop or change direction. This abrupt halt or change creates a pressure surge or wave, resulting in a momentum change. It’s commonly observed in liquids within pipes but can also affect gases1. The signs of water hammer include a loud thumping or “hammering” noise from the pipes and moderate to heavy vibrations along the pipe system. This noise is due to the sonic waves created by the pressure surge when the fluid flow velocity changes abruptly in a confined system, like when a valve closes quickly2. To prevent water hammer, it’s essential to design piping systems that can accommodate sudden changes in fluid momentum and to use devices like air chambers or shock absorbers that can absorb the pressure surges3.

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