Accurately Predict Transient Fluid Forces in Piping Systems
Problem: The complexity of calculating forces due to fluid transients leads to simplified methods that can severely miscalculate the force. Often, pressure is considered the dominant driver of force considered in these analyses, an overly simplified approach which neglects real physical effects internal to the pipe. As with most fluid transient analyses, engineers should not speculate on whether such simplifications are acceptable for their system.
Calculation Method: Using incomplete methods will never allow you to validate force values. Instead remove all doubt by computing the true force with the Acceleration Reaction Method for any liquid or gas piping system.
What will engineers find: Learn about the Acceleration Reaction Method and see how it is not difficult to utilize if the results of a transient fluid simulation are available.