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For estimating loads applied to the piping system by the water hammer. This would be used in the pipe stress analysis.

Does anyone know what a maximum Dynamic Load Factor (DLF) would be for a piping system affected by water hammer? I've seen and/or heard from multiple engineering firms that they use a DLF of 1.5. From everything I've read, water hammer typically has a trapezoidal ramp function which could mean...