Published 1995 | Version v1
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Condensation induced water hammer in steam supply system

  • 1. Westinghouse Savannah River Co., Aiken, SC (United States)

Description

The accidental mixing of steam and water usually leads to condensation induced water hammer. This phenomenon is not uncommon in the power and process industries, and is of particular concern due to the high energies which accompany steam transients. The paper discusses the conditions which lead to a recent condensation induced water hammer in a 150 psig steam supply header. The ensuing structural damage, inspection and repairs are described. Finally, a list of design, maintenance and operational cautions are presented to help minimize the potential for condensation induced water hammer in steam lines

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Imprint Place
New York, NY (United States)
ISBN
0-7918-1344-4
Imprint Title
International pressure vessels and piping codes and standards. Volume 1: Current applications; PVP-Volume 313-1
Imprint Pagination
469 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 3-9.

Conference

Title
Joint ASME/JSME pressure vessels and piping conference.
Dates
23-27 Jul 1995.
Place
Honolulu, HI (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
27015125
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
INSPECTION; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; REACTOR COOLING SYSTEMS; REPAIR; STEAM LINES; STEAM SYSTEMS; WATER HAMMER
Descriptors DEC
COOLING SYSTEMS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; PIPELINES; POWER PLANTS; REACTOR COMPONENTS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-950740--.