What is Water-Hammer?
What is Water-Hammer?
Water-Hammer refers to sudden and high-pressure fluctuations that occur in piping systems due to the abrupt stopping or change of direction of fluids. This phenomenon typically happens in systems where liquids (such as water or steam) move quickly and can cause significant damage to pipes, valves, pumps, and other equipment.
How Does Water-Hammer Occur?
Water-Hammer typically results from the following situations:
Sudden Flow Interruption: When a valve that controls water flow is quickly closed, or a pump suddenly stops, the moving mass of water abruptly halts, causing high-pressure fluctuations.
Flow Direction Change: A sudden change in the direction of water flow in the pipeline leads to pressure fluctuations.
Condensate Accumulation: Water-Hammer can also occur in steam systems due to condensate accumulation.
What Are the Damages of Water-Hammer?
Water-Hammer can cause serious damage to piping systems and increase operating costs. These damages include pipe deformation, damage to fittings, equipment failures, loud noises, vibrations, and reduced energy efficiency.
Prevention of Water-Hammer: Bren STM
Bren STM is an advanced technology solution designed to prevent Water-Hammer. It continuously monitors and analyzes potential Water-Hammer effects in steam lines, detecting the intensity of Water-Hammer impacts and providing immediate intervention to ensure system safety.
Key features of Bren STM include:
Instant Detection: Bren STM detects Water-Hammer situations and promptly alerts operators, allowing timely intervention.
Energy Savings and Efficiency: By minimizing energy losses caused by Water-Hammer, Bren STM increases system efficiency and reduces operating costs.
Long-Term Protection: Continuous monitoring ensures long-term protection of the system, preventing unplanned downtimes.
Bren STM effectively controls the risk of Water-Hammer in steam systems and optimizes system performance by ensuring energy savings.
