7102Chemical EngineeringMedium
Water hammer in a pipeline results from the________?
ABursting of pipelines due to closure by a valve
BRapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow
CNone of these
DPressure increase due to closure of a valve resulting in decrease in rate of flow
Correct answer
B. Rapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow
Explanation
The correct answer is Rapid pressure change due to a rapid change in the rate of flow.