ORIFICE - FOR YOUR FLOW MEASUREMENT PROBLEMS

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Orifice Plate
Orifice Plate is the heart of the Orifice Meter. It restricts the flow and develops the Differential Pressure which is proportional to the square of the
flow rate. The flow measuring accuracy entirely depends upon the quality of Orifice plate, its installation and maintains.
When measuring wet gas or saturated steam a weep hole is drilled in a concentrically bored orifice plate. This is a small hole drilled on the orifice
plate such that its location is exactly on ID of the main pipe.
The Orifice plates are manufactured as per ISA / AGA/ API / ANSI standards and in various materials
such as SS304 /SS316 / SS316L /Hestoly C / Monel / PTFE coated.
Various bores are used for various applications.
Orifice Plate is categories in two types :- Paddle Type & Universal Palate.
Paddle Type Orifice Plate
This plate is sandwiched between two Orifice Flanges. Tag Plate of orifice plate projects out from Orifice flanges and it indicates the existence of
Orifice plate. Details such as Tag NO /Orifice ID / Pipe ID / Plate Material are stamped on one side of the tag plate which faces upstream side of the
pipe line. Outside diameter of the orifice plate equals to PCD-1 Bolt Dia. This ensures the concentricity with the main pipe line. The other method to
maintain the concentricity is by using sleeves on the bolts or by providing dowel pins on the Orifice Flanges.
Universal Orifice Plate
This is a circular plate designed to fit in the Orifice fittings / Plate holders / carrier rings / Ring Type Joints(RTJ).

Features
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Despite Various Advances In Flow Measurement, Orifice Assembly Remains One Of The Most Used Flow Element.

This Is Because Of -
Accuracy Within +/- 1% Robust & Simple Design
Proven Design Zero Maintenance
First Principle Device - Which Never Fails Suitable For All Pipe Sizes From 1/2 To 36
Suitable For Almost All Types Of Fluids Proven Solution For Flow Measurement
Very Nominal Cost Compared To Other Flow
Elements
Because Of Proven Data Available, No Need Of
Frequent Calibration Like Other Element



Technical Specification
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Size for Integral Design : 15, 20, 25, 40 mm
Size for Flanged Design : 25, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 150 ...250 mm
Material- Flanges & Carrier Ring : A105 / SS304/ SS316 / SS316L / CS & Other materials on request.
Orifice Plate : SS304, SS316, SS316L, Hast C, Monel, PP, PVC,PTFE, Coated or Clad with PP / HDPE / PTFE.
Gasket : CAF / SS Spiral Wound + CAF / PTFE / PVC / Rubber, Other materials as per special request.
Stud / Nut : ASTM A193 Gr B/ASTM A194 CI 2H A193 B16/A194 C14
Standards Applicable : Design - ISA RP 3.2 / DN 1952 / BS 1042 - 1981-84
Bore Calculation : ISO 5167 / BS 1042 / RW Miller / L. K. SPIN / AGE - 3.7
Flanges : ANSI B-16-36 / or Equivalent
Types : Square edge concentric, Quadrant edges, Conical entrance, Eccentric.
Pressure Toppings : For 1" to 16" - Flange Taps / Corner Taps. Above 16" - D x D/2


Different Types Of Orifice Plates And Their Applications
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A Paddle Type Orifice Plate
1) Cocentric Beveled Bore



Application :
This Most Common Bore Used In The Industries. This Is The Only Type
Generally Accepted For Use In Custody Transfer Measurement, Since
Adequate Data Is Not Available For Other Bores. Used Primarily For Clean
Homogeneous Liquids, Gases, Non Viscous Fluids. The Bevel Is Matched
At 45 Angle To The Desired Throat Thickness.



2) Restriction Bore
Application :
This Type Is Not Used For Flow Measurement But For Dropping The
Pressure Considerably And Reducing The Flow Accordingly. The
Bore Is Not Beveled But Kept Straight. The Beta Ratio Has No Limit
As Accuracy Is Not The Goal


3) Eccentric Bore


Application :
Used For Measurement Of Flow For Fluids Containing Solids And Slurries.
It Is Also Used For Vapors And Gases Where Condensation Is Present. The
Eccentric Bore Is Offset To Where The Bore Edge Is Inscribed In A Circle
That Is 98% The Line Id.



4) Segmenta Bore
Application :
The Segmental Bore Is Located In The Same Way That The
Eccentric Bore Is. This Type Is Used Primarily For Slurries Or
Extreamly Dirty Gases Wher The Flow May Contain Impurities
Heavier Than The Fluid.


5) Quadrant Bore


Application :
Used For High Viscous Fluids Such As Heavy Cruid, Syrups And
Slurries. It Is Always Recommended For Flow Where Reynolds
Number Is Less Than 10,000.The Inlet Is Quarter Of A Circle And
The Plate Thickness Must Be At Least Radius Of The Inlet.



6) Ring Type Joint Integral
Application :
These Are Available In Oval Or Octal Shapes. Orifice Plate Is A Part
Of RTJ Gasket.


7) Ring Type Joint- Separate


Application :
These Are Available In Oval Or Octal Shapes. The Orifice Plate Is
Universal Type And Snap Fitted On The RTJ Gasket By Screws.


B Universal Orifice Plates


Application :
This Is A Circular Plate Designed To Fit In The Orifice Fittings /
Plate Holders / Carrier Rings / Ring Type Joints(RTJ).


Various Orifice Assemblies
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WNRF - Flange Taps



WNRF - Corner Taps



WNRF - Carrier Ring - Flange Taps



WNRF - Carrier Ring - Corner Taps



Plate Carrier Ring - Flange Taps



Plate Carrier Ring - Corner Tab



Pipe Taps (D X D / 2)






Orifice Accessories
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1 Nipples






2 Ball Valve





3
Valve Manifold






4 Condensing