Practice question

Water hammer is best described as:

  1. A rhythmic vibration from the pump impeller
  2. A pressure surge caused by sudden change in water velocity (such as fast valve closure)
  3. The sound of cavitation in the intake
  4. Foam aspiration in the discharge

Answer: B — A pressure surge caused by sudden change in water velocity (such as fast valve closure)

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