The approximate blowdown/jet impingement force resulting from the rupture of a pipe into a low back pressure receiver is presented. The pipe fluid is an ideal gas flowing under isentropic conditions. Initial flow with Mach numbers up to 0.25 is considered. Solution of the governing thermal hydraulic equations is by the method of characteristics and application is by a wave diagram.
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