Steam Water Hammer Accident Investigation and Steam Training


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Tennessee State University -- Tunnel Steam Piping Investigation -- Observations
Overall plan of the steam tunnel that summarizes the observations You are here

Photo 3-14. Broken Guide (B-247)

Broken guide south of broken Anchor 17 at UV-9 in south B CR Line. Note bow in condensate line.

(See Photo 1-11 for a discussion of why guides are critical to operation of expansion joints).

Principal investigator Wayne Kirsner, PE of Kirsner Consulting Engineers shown pointing to broken guide and bowed condensate return line.

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