The primary reason to perform regular water hammer analysis in a desalination plant's pipeline system is to predict and mitigate the effects of pressure surges caused by sudden changes in flow, thereby preventing damage to the pipelines, pumps, and other equipment. Water hammer, also known as hydraulic transient, occurs when a fluid in motion is forced to suddenly stop or change direction. This can happen due to sudden valve closures, pump starts....
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