Transient Phenomena Generated in Emptying Operations in Large-Scale Hydraulic Pipelines

Air pockets generated during emptying operations in pressurized hydraulic systems cause significant pressure drops inside pipes. To avoid these sudden pressure changes, one of the most widely used methods involves the installation of air valves along the pipeline route. These elements allow air exch...

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Main Authors: Guillermo Romero, Vicente S. Fuertes-Miquel, Óscar E. Coronado-Hernández, Román Ponz-Carcelén, Francisco Biel-Sanchis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/8/2313