Fact sheet - pressure systems. Potential hazards from water hammer and risks from failure at dead legs. Issue 02
Fact Sheet FS 1
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Mechanical & Electrical Supplement
Series
Fact Sheet
Abstract
Relates mainly to steam pipework although failures at dead legs can occur with other fluids. Areas covered include causes of water hammer, minimising hazards of water hammer and risks associated with dead legs and low flow areas.
History
Supersedes FS 1 'Potential hazards created by water hammer in steam systems' (SAFed, 1997). Dated 26 June 2020.
Subjects
- Pressure vessels
- Building services
- Miscellaneous building services
Publisher History
The Safety Assessment Federation (SAFED) represents the UK independent engineering inspection and certification industry. Their technical committees produce a series of authoritative and comprehensive publications, covering a wide variety of areas.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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