Orifice meter – Advantages & disadvantages

Advantages of Orifice meter & disadvantages of Orifice meter:



What is Orifice Meter?

An Orifice meter is a flow measuring device, that is used to measure the flow rate of fluid or gas in a pipeline.

Advantages of Orifice Meter:

  • High Accuracy.
  • Orifice meters are easy to calibrate.
  • The Orifice is small plates and easy to install.
  • Pressure drop is very less.
  • Easy to operate.
  • The orifice meter is easy to maintain.
  • It Measures a wide range of flows.
  • It required less space to install.
  • They are the most suitable for most gases and liquids.
  • It is low-cost equipment.
  • Simple in construction.
  • They are more efficient and reliable.
  • Available in different types of materials.
  • It is available in a wide range of sizes.
  • Their characteristics are well known and predictable.

Disadvantages of Orifice Meter:

  • It Requires homogeneous and a single-phase liquid.
  • Calibration affects the output readings.
  • It gets easily blocked if any matter present in the fluid will affect the measurements.
  • Pressure drop is high in the fluid.
  • Measurement accuracy depends on the density, pressure, and viscosity of the fluid.
  • It has a low range capacity.




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