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EMCO Orifice Plate Series MRK with Carrier Rings and Corner Pressure Tappings for Insertion Between Flanges

Description

The EMCO Orifice Plate is used as a primary element in flow measurement of liquid, gas and steam applications based on the differential pressure principle. According to this working principle, the orifice plate creates a flow restriction in the pipeline to allow measurement of the resulting pressure drop and flow rate.  

The Orifice Plate Series MRK is constructed with carrier rings and corner pressure tappings for insertion between flanges. 

Features


Specifications


Construction

Design and calculation standards
ISO 5167-2, ASME MFC-3M, DIN 19205, Shell Flow Meter Engineering Handbook, L. K. Spink, AGA no. 3
Sizes
DN 50 - 600, 2" - 24"
Pressure rating
PN 10 - 400, 150 - 2500 lbs
Plate thickness
3 - 10 mm depending on plate size
Vent or drain hole
On request
Plate material
AISI 316, other on request
Carrier ring material
Carbon steel P265GH, AISI 316, other materials on request.
Mounting style
Between flanges with flat or raised face or groove according to DIN 2526, 2513 or 2512, RF according to B 16.5
Pressure taps
3/8", 1/2" BSP male, Ø 12 mm, 1/2" NPT
Tap length
150 mm, others on request.
Tap location
Normally same side of carrier rings, except for vertical mounting where an angle of minimum 90° is required otherwise to be stated with order
Orifice plate shapes
Square edge concentric, square edge eccentric, conical, 1/4 circle, segment. The plate is bevelled on the down stream side except for 1/4 circle orifice plate
Marking
The orifice plate is marked with "+" and"-" and flow direction.


Technical Data

Accuracy
+/- 0,6 % for β < 0,6 and equal to β for β values above 0,6
Pressure loss
Depending on β, for β equal to 0,6 : ca. 60 % of the differential pressure measured
Limits for Reynolds No
Re > 1260 x β2 D according to ISO 5167 2000 < Re < 108 according to ASME MFC-3M


Accessories

Shut-off valves and condensing chambers for steam flow measurement. Flange assembly complete with bolts, nuts and gaskets

Design

Installation

Before installation, the orifice plate must be kept clean and protected against corrosion and physical damage. It is also important that you pay careful attention to to the sharp edge of the plate. Once ensured that it is clean, install the orifice plate carefully such that the orifice bore aligns with the centre of the pipeline. Tap location varies depending on whether it is used for liquid, gas or steam. It is not supplied with any safety devices and must not be used for higher pressure, than stated on the name plate. The pipe system must therefore be equipped with a safety device. However, this type of primary element requires no special maintenance.

Download the installation guide above for more detailed information. 

Who to contact?

Christoffer Thrane
Sales & Marketing Manager

(Flow)

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