Applied Hydraulic Transients

by M. Hanif Chaudhry

Overview

Applied Hydraulic Transients, 3rd Edition covers hydraulic transients in a comprehensive and systematic manner from introduction to advanced level and presents various methods of analysis for computer solution. The book is suitable as a textbook for senior-level undergraduate and graduate students as well as a reference for practicing engineers and researchers. The field of application of the book is very broad and diverse and covers areas such as hydroelectric projects, pumped storage schemes, water-supply systems, cooling-water systems, oil pipelines and industrial piping systems.
A strong emphasis is given to practical applications: several case studies, problems of applied nature, and design criteria are included. This will help the design engineers and introduce the students to real-life projects. Up-to-date references are included at the end of each chapter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461485384
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	09/24/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

M. Hanif Chaudhry, University of South Carolina Columbia, [e-mail]

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts.- Transient-Flow Equations.- Characteristics and Finite-Difference Methods.- Transients in Pumping Systems.-Transients in Hydroelectric Power Plants.- Transients in Cooling Water Systems.- Transients in Long Oil Pipelines.- Periodic Flows and Resonance.- Cavitation and Column Separation.- Transient Control.- Surge Tanks.- Leak and Partial Blockage Detection.- Transient Open-Channel Flows.- Appendix A. Design Charts.- Appendix B. Transients Caused by Opening or Closing a Valve.- Appendix C. Transients Caused by Power Failure to Pumps.- Appendix D. Frequency Response of a Series Piping System.- Appendix E. Water Level Oscillations in a Simple Surge Tank.- SI and English Units and Conversion Factors.