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Water hammer pressures can be reduced by using

Solution

Concept

Control of water hammer

Step-by-step solution

1. Water hammer is the pressure surge from sudden stoppage of flow. 2. Closing slowly lets the pressure wave dissipate.

Explanation

Slow-closing valves reduce the rate of change of momentum.

Why the other options are wrong

Fast closing valves increase the surge.

Shortcut

Slow closure.

Correct answer: B) Slow closing valves

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