Pump Startup

At pump startup, the fluid in a pipeline must be accelerated from zero to operating velocity.  When the initial pump surge comes into contact with the static line fluid, a pressure spike is created.  The force of this 'water hammer' will rupture pipes, break pipe fittings and destroy instrumentation.

A SENTRY Surge Suppressor installed at the pump discharge will absorb the initial fluid surge, then discharge the accumulated fluid as the pipeline achieves a steady flow.