Abstract
This chapter presents a review of the literature related to fluid transients
involving column separation and vaporous and gaseous cavitation in pipelines. Basic
concepts are clarified, and the classification of water hammer and cavitation models is
presented. The historical development of fluid transients is described. The concept of
propagation of pressure pulses at sonic velocity through a straight pipeline is
presented.
Keywords: Cavitation; Column separation; Experiment; Water hammer.