Orifice Plate Discharge Coefficients: Optimizing Flow Measurement
In flow measurement, orifice plates are thin, circular devices inserted into a pipe to create a constriction for fluid flow. The discharge coefficient is a crucial factor that accounts for flow irregularities and is determined by the orifice design (e.g., concentric, eccentric), fluid properties (e.g., Reynolds number), and pressure drops. Accurately determining the discharge coefficient…