Water Hammer In Pipes

Investigation of water hammer and pressure waves in pipes
Pressure vessel with air cushion reflects the wave
Safety valve protects against overpressure in the system
Pipe section as coiled tube to save space
Instruments: pressure sensor, rotameter, manometer
Generation of water hammer via solenoid valve with adjustable closing time
Generation of water hammer via solenoid valve with constant closing time.

Technical Data:
Solenoid valve, constant closing time
Operating pressure: 0...10bar
Closing time: 20...30ms
Solenoid valve, adjustable closing time
Operating pressure: 0,2...12bar
Closing time: 1...4s
Safety valve: 16bar
Pipe section, copper
Pressure vessel: 5L
Length: 60m
Inner diameter: 10mm
Measuring ranges
Flow rate: 30...320L/h
Pressure: 0...16bar.