🔍 Key Concepts

• Steam systems and condensate behavior in piping • How sudden impact of liquid inside pipes is usually described • Differences between noise caused by steam/condensate vs engine mechanical noises

💭 Think About

• Which choice is commonly associated with sudden impact or shock when liquid moves or stops abruptly in a pipe or line? • Which terms in the options are usually related to internal combustion engines rather than steam piping? • Think about what happens if condensate collects in a line and is suddenly pushed by steam around a bend—what is that effect commonly called?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which term is specifically used for shock or banging in pipes carrying fluid or steam • Eliminate any answers that are mainly used to describe engine piston problems rather than piping issues • Verify which term you’ve heard in connection with noisy, banging steam or fluid lines on ships or in industrial systems