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Pressure surge

Pressure surge

Created OnJanuary 12, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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A sudden increase in the pressure of the liquid in a pipeline brought about by an abrupt change in flow rate.

Related:

  • Flowrate
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Flammable liquid
  • True vapour pressure (TVP)
  • Grab discharge
  • Employment and Indemnity clause

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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