Question

Water hammer in a pipeline results from the

a.

bursting of pipelines due to closure by a valve.

b.

rapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow.

c.

pressure increase due to closure of a valve resulting in decrease in rate of flow.

d.

none of these.

Answer: (b).rapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow.

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