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Fact Sheet FS 1 Fact sheet - pressure systems. Potential hazards from water hammer and risks from failure at dead legs. Issue 02
Publication Year
2020
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Relates mainly to steam pipework although failures at dead legs can occur with other fluids. Areas covered include causes of water hammer, minimising hazards of water hammer and risks associated with dead legs and low flow areas.
Document History
Supersedes FS 1 'Potential hazards created by water hammer in steam systems' (SAFed, 1997). Dated 26 June 2020.
Publisher Information
Safety Assessment Federation
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