Case story

Waterhammer rooth cause finding and solution

The plant is experiencing issues with water hammer in its processing systems. These pressure surges are causing significant damage to the piping infrastructure, including the failure of pipe supports and occasional leaks. Process Engineering NL has been engaged to identify the root cause of the problem and propose effective solutions. To address this issue, the team is utilizing an advanced calculation program to accurately analyze and predict the most suitable corrective measures.

Competencies

Steering group
Project management
Project/design engineer
Specialist competencies
Drawing resources

Project phases

Feasibility study
Conceptual design
Basic design
Detailed design
Installation
Commissioning & handover

The process

Process Engineering A/S conducted a source analysis to identify the cause of the water hammer issues. This included a site visit to the plant to inspect the systems firsthand.

Following the visit, the lead engineer carried out a detailed analysis of the piping system to determine the origin of the water hammer. The findings and proposed solutions were then presented to the customer’s team.

Service and scope of the project

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Erik Kuiper
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Erik Kuiper
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