Motivation for hydraulic transient analysis -- Derivation of basic equations -- Interpretation of a -- Characteristic equations -- Application of characteristic equations -- Boundaries -- Valve closure in a simplified system -- Actual pipelines -- Valve operations -- Pumps -- Flywheels -- Pressure vessels -- Further aspects of pressure vessels -- Surge tanks and related structures -- Feeder tanks or volumetric tanks -- Discharge conditions -- Air valves -- Air and gas -- Relief valves -- Check valve dynamics -- Check valve characteristics -- Flexible pipe -- Amplification of transient pressures -- Flow instabilities.