Condensate Pot Water Hammer Due to Improper Startup

This cause is identified by correlating the occurrence of water hammer specifically with the system warm-up phase. Diagnosis involves monitoring the initial admission of full-pressure steam into cold piping segments. If the banging occurs before the lines have reached operating temperature or while cold condensate has not yet been cleared by traps, it confirms that the hydraulic shock is caused by the sudden introduction of high-velocity steam into stagnant, cold liquid slugs during the startup sequence.

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