In GUNT structures such as hydroelectric power plants or water supply systems, changes in flow rate cause pressure fluctuations. Rapid pressure changes that propagate at high velocity are known as water hammer, while slow pressure changes result from mass oscillations. Pipeline systems use air vessels or surge chambers to dampen these effects.
Product Features
- Generates and visualises water hammer in pipes and demonstrates surge chamber operation
- Includes a pipe section with a ball valve and a surge chamber, and a second pipe section with a solenoid valve
- First experiment produces water hammer by rapidly closing the ball valve, converting kinetic energy into potential energy in the surge chamber
- Pressure oscillations measured by a sensor behind the surge chamber and displayed as a pressure curve in the software
- Pendulum movement of water level in the surge chamber visually shows oscillations
- Second experiment produces strong water hammer by rapid closing of the solenoid valve
- Two pressure sensors detect water hammer and oscillations, displayed via software
- Water supplied and flow rate measured by the supply unit
Benefits
- Enables study of water hammer effects and surge chamber functionality in pipeline systems
- Provides hands-on understanding of pressure oscillations and their damping
- Ideal for education and training in hydraulic and pipeline engineering
Why Choose the GUNT Water Hammer and Surge Chamber Trainer?
This trainer offers practical demonstration and analysis of water hammer phenomena and surge chamber damping, essential for engineers and students in fluid dynamics and hydraulic systems.
