Managing Pressure Transients After Pump Shutdown
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Managing Pressure Transients After Pump Shutdown
Valve response impacts system stability
When a pump shuts down, flow does not stop instantly. As velocity decays, fluid inertia can create transient pressure changes throughout the system. If not properly managed, these pressure transients can introduce vibration and mechanical stress in piping and connected equipment.
Check valve response during this phase plays a key role in how the system stabilizes. Delayed closure allows reverse flow to develop, increasing the intensity of pressure spikes.
DFT check valves are engineered to respond earlier in the flow cycle, helping manage these transient conditions and support more stable system operation.
