Pressure transients in water engineering : a guide to analysis and interpretation of behaviour

This volume presents explanations of equations relating to pressure transients in water engineering and introduces relevant computer analysis techniques. It includes case studies and assessments of systems and equipment.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Ellis, John, 1946 January 5-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Thomas Telford, 2008.
Subjects
Unsteady flow (Fluid dynamics)
Pipelines > Fluid dynamics.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781680150759
1680150758
9780727738400
0727738402
9780727735928
0727735926
Physical Description1 online resource (xx, 540 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Motivation for hydraulic transient analysis
  • Derivation of basic equations
  • Interpretation of a
  • Characteristic equations
  • Application of characteristic equations
  • Boundaries
  • Valve closure in a simplified system
  • Actual pipelines
  • Valve operations
  • Pumps
  • Flywheels
  • Pressure vessels
  • Further aspects of pressure vessels
  • Surge tanks and related structures
  • Feeder tanks or volumetric tanks
  • Discharge conditions
  • Air valves
  • Air and gas
  • Relief valves
  • Check valve dynamics
  • Check valve characteristics
  • Flexible pipe
  • Amplification of transient pressures
  • Flow instabilities.

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