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  2. Water hammer - Wikipedia

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    Expansion joints on a steam line that have been destroyed by steam hammer Steam hammer can occur in steam systems when some of the steam condenses into water in a horizontal section of the piping. The steam forcing the liquid water along the pipe forms a " slug " which impacts a valve of pipe fitting, creating a loud hammering noise and high ...

  3. Hypersalivation - Wikipedia

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    Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) the excess saliva, which can lead to excessive spitting. Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).

  4. 2007 New York City steam explosion - Wikipedia

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    It is a phenomenon that can occur when cold water comes in contact with a hot steam pipe, causing the steam inside to condense into liquid water, resulting in multi-phase flow which can damage piping. Runoff from the heavy rain that day, [7] or possibly a water main break, have been suggested as possible triggers. [13]

  5. Dog Wipes Mouth After Drinking Water in Cute Video - AOL

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    The internet is buzzing over a video of a dog who learns how to wipe his mouth after drinking water. With over 2.7 million likes, the clip shows step-by-step guidance on teaching this practical ...

  6. List of unusual deaths in the 20th century - Wikipedia

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    The force of the steam expanding lifted the entire reactor into the air about 2.77 metres (9 ft 1 in), in what has been described as a water hammer-like effect. Many components were thrown out of the top, one of which impaled Legg, a navy electrician's mate, lifted him from a catwalk, and penetrated the ceiling, leaving him dangling.

  7. Veterinarian posts photo of ladybugs in dog's mouth to warn ...

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    The message reads, in part, "If your pet is drooling or foaming at the mouth look for these lady bugs. They cause ulcers on the tongue and mouth and have a very painful bite."

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  9. Steam separator - Wikipedia

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    The simplest type of steam separator is the steam dome on a steam locomotive. Stationary boilers and nuclear reactors may have more complex devices which impart a "spin" to the steam so that water droplets are thrown outwards by centrifugal force and collected. All separators require steam traps to collect the water droplets that they remove.