Condensation-induced water hammer (CIWH) is the term commonly used when describing a variety of transients that occur when water vapor is rapidly condensed by cold water. This article describes the ...

The banging of pipes often heard when a faucet is turned off or on is called “water hammer” and is due to the sudden arrest or reversal of direction of the water flow. Water hammer is a phenomenon ...

In this latest installment of Ras Class, our boiler experts break down what water hammer is, why it happens, and how to prevent it in your facility. Water hammer in steam systems isn’t just loud—it’s ...

Water hammer — violent flow transients in piping — can rupture or collapse pipes, uproot anchors, and cause considerable damage. Here’s a look at the causes, and how to head off problems. • Water ...

Last month we talked about the damaging effects of water hammer, but there’s another state of H2O equally if not more dangerous when put in pipes. Today on Practical Engineering we’re talking about ...

1. Can I run a hot water zone off an existing steam boiler without a heat exchanger? Yes, but there is a limit to how much radiation your steam boiler can support. Manufacturers list two capacity ...

Q: When the water reaches the fill level in my washing machine and the agitation cycle starts, I always hear a loud series of bangs in the pipes behind the wall. What’s causing this? Will it harm the ...