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Transient Water Hammer, Surge Tank Sizing & Pressure Wave Speed

Calculating rapid valve closure pressure spikes (Joukowsky equation), wave speed (a), and surge relief valve sizing.

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Transient Water Hammer, Surge Tank Sizing & Pressure Wave Speed

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1. Joukowsky Pressure Spike Formula

Ξ”P = ρ Γ— a Γ— Ξ”v. Wave speed a = √[ (K/ρ) / (1 + (K/E) Γ— (D/e)) ]
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  • Joukowsky, N. (1898). Water Hammer. Memoirs of Imperial Academy of Sciences of St. Petersburg. [Access Reference]