steam flow calculation through a fixed orifice
steam flow calculation through a fixed orifice
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I am trying to calculate the steam flow through a fixed orifice of 2.125" diameter in a 3" pipe with an inlet pressure of 100 psig... Can anyone help?





RE: steam flow calculation through a fixed orifice
RE: steam flow calculation through a fixed orifice
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RE: steam flow calculation through a fixed orifice
The velocity of gasflow through an orifice is limited to the speed of sound...
RE: steam flow calculation through a fixed orifice
3.068 inch pipe ID, inlet & outlet
2.125 inch sharp edged orifice Cd = 0.62
downstream pressure (PSIA) & resultant flowrate (LBm/hr)
114 3560
110 7,730
100 12,650
80 16,660
70 & less 17,300