Surge Analysis

Surge analysis is required to stop pressure surges in pipelines which can occur in a hydraulic system when the flow in a pipeline is stopped too quickly. When a valve closes or a pump stops the water or oil or other fluid in a hydraulic system will attempt to continue flowing. This will cause pipeline pressure transients which can result in very high internal pressures inside the pipe, which in turn can damage equipment or even cause the pipe to fail. Correctly sized and selected surge control devices absorb and limit this pressure increase and prevent damage to the pipework. Flo-Dyne can analyse your pipework system for pressure surges due to pump shutdown, valve closures and other unexpected events for excessive positive and negative surge pressures. We will offer recommendations for changes to the configuration to avoid the purchase of unnecessary equipment, or optimise the design of suitable protection measures if absolutely necessary. Contact us now with your requirements.

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