WATER HAMMER ANALYSIS

INPUT: Dischrge Q(in cu.m) =

Diameter of pipe D (in m) =
Time of concentratiopn t (sec) =
Length of pipe L (in m) =
rigidity modulus K (N/m2) =
Youngs modulus E (N/m2) =
deformation d (cm) =
density ρ (Kg/m3) =
nature of pipe =

SOLUTION:
STEP 1: Calculation of the area of pipe A= πD2/4
A= 0.19625

STEP 2: Calculate velocity of flow V= Q/A

V= 1.498089172

STEP 3: Calculate celsity c= (K/ρ)0.5

c= 1400

STEP 4: Calculation o critical time T= 2L/c

T= 3.571428571

STEP 5: Calculate pressure force

;If (t>T) then gradual closer : gradual closer
P=

;If (t<T) then sudden closer : sudden closer

ANSWER; Condition: sudden closer

Pipe type: elastic
Pressure: 1138140.2909 N/sq.m
0.294
0.5
1
2500
1.96E+09
1.91E+11
1.00E-02
1000
elastic

sq.m

m/s

sec

P=ρLV/D
7490445.85987261 N/sq.m

a) for rigid pipe: P= ρcV

P= 2097324.840764 N/sq.m
b) for elastic pipe P= (ρ/(1/K+D/dE))0.5
where; 1/k= 5.10E-10 trail 01 rigid
D/dE= 2.62E-10 trail 02 1138140.291
therefore; P= 1138140.290913 N/sq.m