water hammer

Standard

ECSS-E-ST-35C Rev. 1

Definition

pressure surge or wave caused by the kinetic energy of a fluid in motion when it is forced to stop or change direction suddenly

Notes

  • NOTE This is also generically indicated as fluid hammer (see 3.2.1.24)
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