1. Flange 2, pressure pipe 3, front ring chamber 4, throttling element 5, rear ring chamber 6, sealing gasket 7, bolt 8, nut
1、 Various standard orifice plate structures, as shown in Figure 2
Figure 2
5、 Product selection
| model |
Type spectrum description |
| BR |
enterprise standard |
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|
LG |
Flow throttling device |
|
|
code name |
pressure tapping method |
| H |
Pressure measurement of corner joint chamber |
| Z |
Corner drilling for pressure measurement |
| F |
flange taps |
| J |
Radial pressure measurement |
|
|
code name |
Description of throttling device |
| K |
standard orifice plate |
|
|
code name |
Nominal Pressure |
|
-0.6 |
0.6 |
|
-1 |
1 |
|
-1.6 |
1.6 |
|
-2.5 |
2.5 |
|
|
code name |
Nominal diameter |
| DN10 |
DN10~DN50 (threaded, flange) |
| DN50 |
DN50~DN800 (flange) |
|
|
code name |
flange material |
| C |
carbon steel |
| P |
stainless steel |
| H |
alloy steel |
|
|
code name |
medium |
|
1 |
liquid |
|
2 |
gas |
|
3 |
steam |
|
|
code name |
Attachment |
| N |
Excluding attachments |
| F |
Equipped with three valve groups, etc |
| I |
Equipped with F and transmitter (accessories can be selected according to the medium and requirements) |
| DC |
Equipped with F and multi parameter transmitter |
| O |
User specified configuration attachments |
6、 Installation skills
1. Approved parameters: Before installation, it is necessary to verify the on-site operating conditions and confirm that all parameters in the throttling device calculation sheet are exactly the same as the operating conditions at the installation point. Otherwise, necessary corrections or compensations must be made.
2. Direction: There are "+" and "-" marks on the handle of the orifice plate or the outer surface of the flange of the throttling device, respectively. "+" represents the upstream side (facing the direction of the fluid) and must not be installed in reverse.
3. Insertion depth: The pressure tapping hole plate in the ring chamber is inserted at a depth of 2-5mm between the pipeline and the ring chamber, but the pipeline cannot be pushed into the ring chamber, otherwise the pipeline will expand due to heat and damage the ring chamber. Drill a pressure tapping hole plate, and the pipeline protruding into the hole plate must not block the pressure tapping hole at any point.
4. System blowing: After the installation of the throttling device is completed, it should be blown. At this time, the throttling element (orifice plate) should be removed first to prevent debris in the pipeline from scratching the orifice plate or blocking the pressure pipe. After the blowing is completed, it should be installed in the same direction as the arrow on the orifice plate and the direction of fluid flow. Pay attention to tightening to ensure sealing.
5. Zero adjustment: After the purging and installation are completed, open the middle valve of the three valve group. At this time, the differential pressure value should be zero. If not, it must be reset to zero. The method is to hold down the button in the lower left corner for 20 seconds and release it.
6. Finally, slowly close the middle valve of the three valve group (it must be tightly closed), open all the shut-off valves on the upper part of the positive and negative pressure pipes, and the orifice plate can work normally.
7. Installation coaxiality requirements: The throttling element and the pipeline must be concentric, with an eccentricity distance of no more than 0.0025D. Users should pay attention to or take necessary measures during welding operations.
8. Orifice plates are generally used in conjunction with differential pressure transmitters. When connecting the pressure conduit to the differential pressure transmitter, attention should be paid to not installing the positive and negative pressures in reverse, with "H" indicating positive and "L" indicating negative;
9. The pressure pipes led out from the positive and negative pressure ports must be kept parallel in any situation;
10. If a regulating valve must be installed, it is recommended to install the regulating valve after the required length of the straight pipe section on the downstream calculation sheet.
11. When the measured medium is gas or steam and there are significant fluctuations in temperature and/or pressure, temperature and/or pressure compensation should be performed. The pressure transmitter is installed at 1D upstream, and the thermocouple is installed at 1D downstream.
12. There should be no bag shaped space on the differential pressure signal pipeline where liquid or gas may accumulate. If unavoidable, a gas collector (or exhaust valve) and a settling device (or drain) should be installed.
13. Zero drift of the transmitter can also cause measurement errors, and the differential pressure transmitter should be calibrated regularly during use.
14. In addition to regularly inspecting the pressure pipes to prevent blockage, outdoor pressure pipes should be properly insulated to prevent solidification or freezing. If the pipeline (vertical section) is quite long, false pressure difference caused by temperature difference should be avoided. At this time, it is recommended to lay two differential pressure pipelines close to each other and wrap them together in the insulation layer.
15. Differential pressure pipelines should have brackets to prevent vibration and strong forces from acting on the differential pressure gauge.
16. When hoisting the throttling device on site, it is strictly prohibited to use iron wire, steel wire, or hook to penetrate the throat hole of the throttling element to prevent sharp mouth damage and affect accuracy;
17. After using the throttling device for a period of time, due to the presence of solid particles in the liquid and liquid droplets or other impurities in the gas, the sharp inlet will be blunted, resulting in an increase in the outflow coefficient and additional errors. At this time, it is necessary to consider replacing the throttling element; In addition, after long-term use, the throttling device is prone to accumulate dirt at the lower corner of the upstream side of the orifice plate, which can cause changes in the outflow coefficient. Therefore, regular inspections should be carried out to eliminate dirt.
18. Pressure tube: The material of the pressure tube should be determined according to the properties and parameters of the measured medium. If the inner diameter is too small or the length is too long, it will cause serious signal lag or distortion. It is recommended to refer to Table (1) for determination.
Table 1: Inner Diameter and Length of Pressure Pipe