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Steam Hammer – The Deadly Force That Destroys Pipes

It starts with nothing more than steam in a pipe – but it can end in violent destruction. Steam hammer is one of the most dangerous forces in engineering, capable of rupturing pipes, destroying ...
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Supervisors are reviewing a policy that would spell out expectations for how and where potential centers could be built, including guidelines on design elements, noise impacts and water and ...
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In this latest installment of Ras Class, our boiler experts break down what water hammer is, why it happens, and how to prevent it in your facility. Water hammer in steam systems isn’t just loud—it’s ...
Water officials across Northern California are issuing warnings about individuals going door-to-door falsely claiming that local tap water is unsafe. Several water agencies, including the Citrus ...
St. George • Water managers in southern Utah’s most populous county can ill afford to delay approval of a water shortage plan, not with the area mired in extreme drought and what forecasters say could ...
The project, which is expected to finish Sep. 12, is part of a $250 million investment of Queen City Clean Waters $1 billion initiative to reduce combined sewer overflows in area waterways. Crews will ...
ANN ARBOR TWP., MI — When Robin Kunkel returned home from vacation in July 2023, her home north of Ann Arbor had no water. The Kunkels called a local well drilling company and discovered the water ...
Joe Buczek is manager of digital content and promotion at CBS Detroit. He previously worked at WWTV, the Grand Traverse Insider, the Leader and the Kalkaskian, the Oakland Press and the Morning Sun.