Which control problem primarily emerges when hydraulic systems experience sudden valve closure?

💡 Explanation

Sudden valve closure causes a rapid pressure increase at the valve faces because momentum of the fluid is abruptly stopped, creating a pressure surge called water hammer, rather than thermal expansion or other deterioration occurring at an expected range.

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